Just because your passport is not yet expired doesn’t mean you can travel freely around the world. Travel experts say this common misconception can cause you to miss a trip entirely.
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00:00Just because your passport is not yet expired doesn't mean you can travel freely around the world.
00:06Travel experts say this common misconception can cause you to miss a trip entirely.
00:12A spokesperson for flight alert service GOING notes,
00:15A lot of us just think we need a valid passport to travel the world beyond our borders.
00:20But what many people don't realize is that a current passport alone might not be enough.
00:25HuffPost notes that many countries require your passport to have a certain duration of validity
00:30remaining beyond the intended dates of your trip.
00:34The most common lengths are 3 and 6 months past the date you fly back to the U.S.
00:39A travel expert tells the site,
00:41If you arrive at the airport and try to get on your flight,
00:44some airlines won't even let you board without this very important bit of time.
00:49Be sure to give yourself enough time to order a new passport if needed.
00:52According to the U.S. Department of State,
00:55current processing times for a passport are 6-8 weeks or 2-3 weeks if you'd like it expedited,
01:01which costs additional money.