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When traveling internationally, one of the key points that citizens, naturalized foreigners, and visitors must consider is that the passport with which they will enter and leave the United States must remain valid under the criteria of the competent authorities.

Although maintaining its validity is essential in these cases, it is often not enough for it to simply be current when traveling; other required standards must also be checked regarding this point and the physical condition of the document, since failing to meet the standards can cause problems with airlines and different agents.

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Essential information for the entry and exit of citizens and naturalized foreigners

Federal regulations require that a valid document be presented and, in the case of naturalized citizens, that they enter using their U.S. passport, regardless of whether they have another passport from their country of origin.

Presentation of a document in good condition is also required, since those showing severe damage, large stains, and other serious tears—such as ripped visa pages—cannot be used for this type of travel.

On the other hand, USA.gov advises checking, depending on the destination, how much validity a passport must have: “Some countries and airlines may deny you entry if your passport expires in less than 6 months,” it says.

Federal regulations require that a valid document be presented and, in the case of naturalized citizens, that they enter using their U.S. passport, regardless of whether they have another passport from their country of origin. Image: archive.

What is the maximum validity of a U.S. passport?

Adult U.S. passports have a maximum validity of up to 10 years, whereas for those under 16, the documents cannot be renewed and are valid for 5 years.

Key information for visitors entering the United States

In these cases, for travel to the country to be authorized, as a general rule the United States requires a future validity of 6 months beyond the initially planned travel period.

If the passport presented was issued so long ago that it does not meet the six-month requirement, it will not be considered valid when applying for a visa to travel.

Important points about this passport rule

CBP keeps the list of countries that are exempt from this regulation updated on its official website. In the case of these nations, they only need to present a valid passport during their stay.

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Latin American countries included in the list

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Dominican Republic
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela

The complete and updated list of countries that do not have to follow this rule can be consulted by clicking here.

In addition, to avoid any inconvenience when leaving the country, travelers must preserve the physical integrity of their document in order to avoid delays and complications.