Passports for the U.S.

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Is there a special passport requirement for the U.S. or is the regular Irish issued one sufficient??

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mickeyg said:
Is there a special passport requirement for the U.S. or is the regular Irish issued one sufficient??

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As long as you have the

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type stuff on the last page you will be fine. Presuming it's in date etc...etc..
 
Yes - the passport must be "machine readable". Any passport issued here in the last 4 or 5 years will be machine readable I think but it is always worth while checking in with the passport office just to be sure. The US immigration service are tough and will offer no leeway or slack on this or any other issue so check before you go.
 
Also make sure its in date for 3 months after you propose to go on your trip. When entering US you enter on I94 Visa waiver which allows you to stay for 3 months regardless of the length of your holiday, so passport needs to be valid for this length too.
 
Hi there.

work as travel agent you will need a machine readable passport (not hand written) to travel to the US

Also it needs to be valid for 6 months after you return.

When you book your flight you should provide your passport details and address where staying over there to save you time at the airport !!
 
Dont fully understand why it would have to be valid for 6 months after return. A 10 year passport should be valid for 10 years - not nine and a half!
 
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VISA SERVICES

Validity of Irish/EU Passports for Travel to the United States

In most cases, to enter the United States, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However, the United States has an agreement with some countries (including Ireland) that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration. An Irish passport need remain valid only for the duration of the holder's stay in the United States.
However, if you are traveling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and your passport is valid for less than 90 days, you will be admitted only until the date on which the passport expires. If the passport is not valid for the duration of your stay, you will be required to apply for a new passport from your Embassy while in the U.S.
If your visit will be of short duration during which time your passport will expire, we recommend that you obtain a new passport before traveling.
Click here for List of Countries with Agreements with the United States to Extend Passport Validity.
 
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