New passport question and esta???

[crabbie1]

DB passport has 5 months 3 weeks and 2 days left on it when we go to america so has to get a new passport(I think as 6 months are needed so I understand).Anyway does he have to buy a new esta or can the existing one be updated?

 

[The_Banking_Scot]

Hi,

If it is a british passport then you passport just needs to be valid for the length of your stay ( I went to the US with 4 months remaining on my passport last year with no problems or questions then renewed my passport 2 months later.)

Regards

TBS

 

[wayneg]

You are not reading all the threads are you?

One here from a few days ago, as TBS says usually you only need a valid passport the 6 month rule is waived for UK passport holders.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2636751

 

[crabbie1]

No im not sir wayne i aint got time. He has an irish passport by the way so i guess a new esta is needed yes?

 

[wayneg]

Ireland is on the list of countries they extend the passports by 6 month, same as UK.
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/104770.pdf

 

[crabbie1]

Ireland is on the list of countries they extend the passports by 6 month, same as UK.
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/104770.pdf

Thanks wayne so i dont hv to worry abt being stopped with him or holidaying on my own just clarifying

 

[pinkhart]

If you are cruising I think the Bahamas require at least 6 months left on your passport. My DH is renewing his for this reason.

 

[pinkhart]

Found the link:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/bahamas
Scroll down to Entry Requirements - Passport Validity

 

[2Tiggies]

Alyson, tell your DB he's very complicated when it comes to travel

 

[wayneg]

Alyson, tell your DB he's very complicated when it comes to travel

You can say that again, Irish passport and a cruise, just trying to test me

Virgins advise for an Irish passport with entry to the Bahamas.
Passport required.
- Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
for period of intended stay.

Bahamas Gov website. As far as I can see a valid passport to have a return or onward ticket, and a document which will permit them to enter another country (e.g. valid passport). They may also be asked to produce evidence of sufficient funds to allow them to sustain themselves whilst in The Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamaswe...Entry+and+Departure+Requirements!Opendocument

 

[crabbie1]

Alyson, tell your DB he's very complicated when it comes to travel [/QUOTE
Oy u 2!!!! After last years nervous breakdown and causin a riot on here by some halfwit who was adament he needed a visa i hv to be extra careful. He is only 2 days off tge 6 months anyway. Thanks for the link wAyne. Wld it still apply if we stayed onboard as i hv visited the bahamas and wasnt impressed apart from the beach

You can say that again, Irish passport and a cruise, just trying to test me
Sorry usin my iphone and hv trouble double quotin on it I think he may just renew it becus i will be bald worrying abt whether he will get in again although been since dui and didnt bat an eye and then the passport thing.
Virgins advise for an Irish passport with entry to the Bahamas.
Passport required. Gonna nickname u 2 chip and dale
- Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
for period of intended stay.

Bahamas Gov website. As far as I can see a valid passport to have a return or onward ticket, and a document which will permit them to enter another country (e.g. valid passport). They may also be asked to produce evidence of sufficient funds to allow them to sustain themselves whilst in The Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamaswe...Entry+and+Departure+Requirements!Opendocument

 

[crabbie1]

Forgot to say thanks to u pinkhart as well

 

[wayneg]

99% cretain you don't need 6 months if you get off in the Bahamas, 100% certain if you stay on the ship.
Been to the Bahamas about 5 times, I would say the most relaxed immigration in the world, half the time they don't even look at the passport just wave you thru.
On the other had if you want to renew passport the 5 months he has remaining will be added to a new one giving you 10 years 5 months.

 

[crabbie1]

So if a new passport do I need a new esta.Gonna go for the new one like you say will last 10 years and 5 months.Thankyou all again.xx

 

[2Tiggies]

So if a new passport do I need a new esta.Gonna go for the new one like you say will last 10 years and 5 months.Thankyou all again.xx

Yes, new passport needs a new ESTA as he will have a new passport number and it's mandatory field on the ESTA, i.e. cannot be amended or updated.

Just look at you now Last year you were so worried; this year you are asking all the right questions and have everything under control.

 

[crabbie1]

Yes, new passport needs a new ESTA as he will have a new passport number and it's mandatory field on the ESTA, i.e. cannot be amended or updated.

Just look at you now Last year you were so worried; this year you are asking all the right questions and have everything under control.

I wish.My next worry is will they approve the new esta

 

[2Tiggies]

I wish.My next worry is will they approve the new esta

They approved the last one. Assuming nothing has changed, this will be no different. And at least this time you know everyone has to pay.

 

[Pegasus928]

They approved the last one. Assuming nothing has changed, this will be no different. And at least this time you know everyone has to pay.

Do we ever. It's getting a bit expensive this Florida lark isn't it

 

[crabbie1]

They approved the last one. Assuming nothing has changed, this will be no different. And at least this time you know everyone has to pay.

Yes. You must think im a right dimwit. Lesson learnt . Thankyou

 

[2Tiggies]

Do we ever. It's getting a bit expensive this Florida lark isn't it

Yes, whatever happened to "The best things in life are free"? Is Florida not one of them?

You must think im a right dimwit.

You're wrong about that! Very wrong!