出国度假,护照需6个月有效期国家新列表(美图)




秋冬想旅行散心的话去哪好呢?

选择去常年夏天的南美度假,享受阳光沙滩,会是个不错的选择,呵呵。这次我们家选了去Jamaica(牙买加)的度假村。5天、5个人、三个房间,包吃、住、飞机,总共不到4千。


然后发现护照还有两个月就到期更新了。我们订的票是10月去,去5天,护照12月才到期。(绿卡的话,带上中国护照就可以了。)

保险起见还是上网查一查吧。结果惊讶发现,还真有一些国家,是必须持有至少6个月以上有效期的Passport,才不会遇麻烦的~!






那么,有些什么国家是有此6个月限的呢?不仅有6个月限的,甚至还有3个月限的。而反之,也有国家是只要有护照就行,不看日期的。以下摘录举出了一些:





Some countries have a strict 6-month validity rule in place. If your passport expires within 6 months of your date of arrival you will be turned away at immigration, if not before at your departure airport. These include: Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Paraguay, Tunisia, Romania, Singapore and surprisingly, Belgium.

Other countries enforce a 3-month rule. These include: Cambodia, Denmark, Fiji, Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand, Croatia and Estonia





Many countries however require only a valid passport for the duration of your stay. Among these are: Kenya, Tanzania, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, UK and USA.

There are some exceptions: EU citizens only ever need a valid passport, regardless of date, to travel in other EU countries. US citizens need only a driving license or valid passport to enter Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and any US overseas territories such as Puerto Rico.

原址:http://www.wordtravels.com/forum/discussion/1580/x





The only exception to this rule is if you’re traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. In that case, you’ll be able to get by with your photo ID and a birth certificate until June 1st.  After that, the rules change, and you’ll need a valid passport.

原址:http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2009/04/453/





至于Jamaica在不在此类国家之内,刚开始的时候找到不少答复是,Jamaica不需要6个月有效的Passport,例如以下这个论坛里有比较多网友的答复:
http://couples.com/mb/showthread.php/11487-Passport-expiration-question

但多查一些网站,答案似乎又不同了。虽然不少网站的“6个月限期”列表,是没有Jamaica的,但也有一些,而且是比较新的列表,是把Jamaica列在里面了。






其实最早订票时,我们就问过订票网站的工作人员。对方不是很肯定的语气提议我们先更新了。于是,我又再次打电话问了另一位工作人员,确定,Jamaica真的需要Passport要有至少6个月的有效期。所以可见,每个国家是否执行“6个月期限”,是随时会更改的。

以下是2014年4月登出的一个列表,算比较新的,把Jamaica包括在里面了。近期出国旅行,而护照又即将到期的话,记得查查这个表,或问清楚旅行社哟:

http://passportfaqs.com/faqs/what-is-the-6-months-validity-rule/






顺便提一下,以下则是从其它国家进入美国,不需要6个月限的国家名单。如果您的中国亲友要来美国玩,护照就需要有6个月以上的有效期,因为中国不在这个名单内
http://www.immihelp.com/visas/six-months-passport-validity-rule-visitors.html





关于护照更新。一般的护照更新,只需要填表,连2x2相片及旧护照,及$110支票一起寄去即可。但要4-6星期才能寄回来。

详细可看:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/renew.html


赶时间要快的话(像这次我们太紧了),可以找代理,无论网上或是当地,都有很多公司提供快捷代理服务,最快的2-3天就回来。





然后又发现,也可以不找代理,而直接办快件。这样比找代理便宜。

普通:$110, 快件:+$60,或过夜快件再+$14.85。

方法是:

* 填好DS-82表格

* 连$184.85支票,支票上写好名字、出生日期。抬头:U. S. Department of State

* 2X2正面照

* 旧的Passport

一起放在大信封中,表格不折叠。信封面某处注明:
Expedited

寄到:P.O.Box 90955, Phila, PA 19190-0955

这个方法,3星期内到。


如果两个礼拜之内就要出国的话,要在某些城市,例如纽约、水牛城等,可以到当地的办事处去。具体如下链接:

Submitted in person at a Passport Agency or Center.
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/costs.html

例如纽约的 Agency of Center:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/where-to-apply/agencies/new-york.html

首先,要打电话预约时间,到时带上2星期内出国旅游的证据(例如机票)及上述资料,前往办理。

(条件是:必须是两个礼拜内出国时,才能打那个电话预约。三个礼拜都不行,得等到那时候再预约。)

预约的时间一般是一两天后。到那天交齐资料,我们是第二天就能取到更新的护照。

Call 24/7 for an Appointment
1-877-487-2778

Appointments are required at all passport agencies.  There is no charge to make an appointment at a passport agency and customers should not pay anyone or any business making such a charge.

You must pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to application fees to apply at this agency.

Proof of travel is required when applying at this agency.

Will call service is offered for life or death emergencies and immediate travel abroad (leaving within 5 business days).  The agency will advise you when the passport will be ready for pickup at will call based on your documented travel plans.

For all other customers, passports will be issued within 8 business days of applying at the agency. During your appointment, the agency will advise how the passport will be sent to you.

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