Which US Passport should I enter Israel with?
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Which US Passport should I enter Israel with?
I was issued another US passport because of all the traveling I do. I have an upcoming trip to Tel Aviv next week. I have been there on Passport 1 (I got the yellow sticker on the back, but no stamps). Passport 1 however has travel to other Middle Eastern and South Asian countries. Last time I went, I was held for almost 4 hours.
Passport 2 is virtually untouched, except for one or two European stamps.
Which would be best?
Passport 2 is virtually untouched, except for one or two European stamps.
Which would be best?
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This is a destination specific question, so I'll move it to the Middle East forum, where such issues are commonly discussed.
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Id say the key is having used PP2 info all along and knowing if PP1 was used when or if they sent the info over or if switching the info if PP1 was used to PP2 will result in a follow up message being sent over.
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Very true, however it also depends on if PP2 was issued after PP1, if it was then Id use PP2. However when the res was made which PP was used is also key, if PP1 then it depends if the info was already sent over to Israel or checked with them, if it was and you switch the info on the res that alone can result in way more then a 4 hr screening, or if PP1 info was in putted on the res and you hand them PP2 look out charlie! 4 days will be a drop in the bucket
Id say the key is having used PP2 info all along and knowing if PP1 was used when or if they sent the info over or if switching the info if PP1 was used to PP2 will result in a follow up message being sent over.
Id say the key is having used PP2 info all along and knowing if PP1 was used when or if they sent the info over or if switching the info if PP1 was used to PP2 will result in a follow up message being sent over.
I ended up cancelling the booking, and I think I will make another one with PP2.
Thanks!
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There are any number of reasons for more than one passport, including that PP1 was lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed. None of that matters overseas.
Not sure why one would cancel the ticket and purchase a new one in order to change passport data. That also happens all the time.
Not sure why one would cancel the ticket and purchase a new one in order to change passport data. That also happens all the time.
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There are any number of reasons for more than one passport, including that PP1 was lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed. None of that matters overseas.
Not sure why one would cancel the ticket and purchase a new one in order to change passport data. That also happens all the time.
Not sure why one would cancel the ticket and purchase a new one in order to change passport data. That also happens all the time.
that said as someone mentioned up thread its very possible all their info will trigger them anyways even with a new PP, but if I can try and stack the odds in my favor to avoid going thru it by getting a new PP and using it on my res w/o ever inputting PP1s info, I most surely will do so, nothing to lose.
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that said as someone mentioned up thread its very possible all their info will trigger them anyways even with a new PP, but if I can try and stack the odds in my favor to avoid going thru it by getting a new PP and using it on my res w/o ever inputting PP1s info, I most surely will do so, nothing to lose.
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The worst thing a person can do is lie unless they know 100% exactly what the questioner knows
exception would be if PP1 is offically cancelled then its void, so if asked do you have another PP the truth is 'no'. If asked did you have a different PP before answer s/b 'yes'.
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There are any number of reasons for more than one passport, including that PP1 was lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed. None of that matters overseas.
Not sure why one would cancel the ticket and purchase a new one in order to change passport data. That also happens all the time.
Not sure why one would cancel the ticket and purchase a new one in order to change passport data. That also happens all the time.
I would have CX the tkt and rebooked as well, simply due to not knowing if the carrier will forward to the Israelis that I changed my PP info when the PP 1st used was still valid for travel. Sure there can be dozens of valid reasons for getting rid of a perfectly valid PP and get a new one. But if I had gone thru a 4 hr security ordeal I wouldnt chance that by changing everything I just ended up causing myself to go thru it again
that said as someone mentioned up thread its very possible all their info will trigger them anyways even with a new PP, but if I can try and stack the odds in my favor to avoid going thru it by getting a new PP and using it on my res w/o ever inputting PP1s info, I most surely will do so, nothing to lose.
that said as someone mentioned up thread its very possible all their info will trigger them anyways even with a new PP, but if I can try and stack the odds in my favor to avoid going thru it by getting a new PP and using it on my res w/o ever inputting PP1s info, I most surely will do so, nothing to lose.
and if asked answer 100% honestly OP by saying Yes, otherwise you will wish they only questioned you for 4 hours. And after they are finally done you might just find yourself on the next flight back w/o having been admitted and that will probably KO any future entry as well
The worst thing a person can do is lie unless they know 100% exactly what the questioner knows
exception would be if PP1 is offically cancelled then its void, so if asked do you have another PP the truth is 'no'. If asked did you have a different PP before answer s/b 'yes'.
The worst thing a person can do is lie unless they know 100% exactly what the questioner knows
exception would be if PP1 is offically cancelled then its void, so if asked do you have another PP the truth is 'no'. If asked did you have a different PP before answer s/b 'yes'.
That's easier said than done lol!
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