Passport Validity

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Hello All,

My passport is going to expire in April first week 2010. So i have 5 months + a week validity.

My company is planning to send me for a business trip for 4 weeks. Can i enter US with my passport validity less than 6 months.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Sundeep

[txh1b]

Yes, you can. SOme POE officers tend to give you the I-94 only till the DOE of the PP.

You can renew your PP 1 year before expiration. Renew it.

[shervin143]

Check this link.
cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trip-cancellation-insurance/inspections_carriers_facilities/carrier_info_guide/carrier_info_guide.ctt/carrier_info_guide.pdf

India doesn't fall under the 6 month passport validity list. So you should be fine. However, some airlines require minimum 6 months valid passport to board an aircraft. So check with your airlines. For peace of mind, write an email to CBP, get it clarified and carry the printout of their reply.

[txh1b]

https://www.immihelp.com/six-months-passport-validity-rule-entering-us-non-immigrant-visa/

This is for vistors. I am not aware of airlines requiring 6 months validity of passport. Any info on that would be great.

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Thanks

Thanks txh1b and sherwin143 for your replies.

I will travel this time as my trip is only for 4 weeks and renew it once i am back.

Thanks.