Passport pages all filled up
Jul 25, 2007, 11:09 am
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Not true, though it can look like they did. They use pre-prepared sets of 24, labeled A through X where the pre-printed passport has page numbers, in which the pages are stitched in advance to a strip of tape about 2" wide that's covered with peel-off paper on the outside (the sticky side). They remove the peel-off paper and press the whole set down between two original pages. (Per regulations, they can't tape a new set to a previous set of taped pages.) Takes seconds. It took me longer to fill out the very short, simple form they asked for at the time.
Jul 25, 2007, 11:19 am
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Yes, Singapore will want to stamp your passport, but the stamp is quite small, probably less than 2 inches all around.
Jul 25, 2007, 11:22 am
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Just wait until 14 days out and make an appointment to get the new pages. Simple.
Jul 25, 2007, 3:23 pm
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SIN stamps are fairly small. Assuming you don't need a visa then should be okay - they'll find a space.
I'm in a similar situation only cannot add pages to my passport (rule). I should be able to manage with little space for a few more weeks until I have a long enough spell without international travel to get a new one.
I'm in a similar situation only cannot add pages to my passport (rule). I should be able to manage with little space for a few more weeks until I have a long enough spell without international travel to get a new one.
Jul 25, 2007, 3:30 pm
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You dont need pages to leave the country and depending on where you are going hopefully there is a nearby u.s. consulate. Few weeks ago we just went to the Consulate in Buenos Aires and it took less than one hour to have pages added. You can check ahead with the consulate in the country you plan to visit.
Jul 25, 2007, 4:20 pm
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Agree with everyone. If it's Singapore, don't worry, they will find 'someplace' to stamp and once in country the US embassy in Singapore is about the most efficient anywhere at adding new pages and as with everything in Singapore, it is close by. Singapore is not out looking for silly reasons to deny entry to legitimate travelers from rich nations. They value your business and welcome visitors. (possibly different story for citizens of poor nations though)
Jul 25, 2007, 5:56 pm
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Not true, though it can look like they did. They use pre-prepared sets of 24, labeled A through X where the pre-printed passport has page numbers, in which the pages are stitched in advance to a strip of tape about 2" wide that's covered with peel-off paper on the outside (the sticky side). They remove the peel-off paper and press the whole set down between two original pages. (Per regulations, they can't tape a new set to a previous set of taped pages.) Takes seconds. It took me longer to fill out the very short, simple form they asked for at the time.
Jul 25, 2007, 6:53 pm
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This supplement is an attachment to Passport No. [no. handwritten here]
Authority: (London England)
Date: [date handwritten here]
I suppose this qualifies as a "seal." Other embassies may have different forms, or none; or things may have changed in the six years since I got that set; I don't know. Any reports from elsewhere and/or more recently?
Authority: (London England)
Date: [date handwritten here]
Jul 25, 2007, 11:17 pm
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Indeed. The first page of the my second set, page A, has the preprinted statement "This supplement, under seal, forms a part of the passport" followed by the same in French. On mine, there is a rubber stamp below it reading:
This supplement is an attachment to Passport No. [no. handwritten here]
Authority: (London England)
Date: [date handwritten here]
I suppose this qualifies as a "seal." Other embassies may have different forms, or none; or things may have changed in the six years since I got that set; I don't know. Any reports from elsewhere and/or more recently?Authority: (London England)
Date: [date handwritten here]
Jul 26, 2007, 8:19 am
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I'm getting down to one clean page on my passport... 
My experience with almost full passports is that most countries just find an available space, whether or not there is adequate room, and they'll stamp, sometimes crossing over an existing visa from another country. So I'm not so sure you'll NECCESARILY (highlight on caps-- do this at your own risk) get into trouble if you show up with all your pages full.
My experience with almost full passports is that most countries just find an available space, whether or not there is adequate room, and they'll stamp, sometimes crossing over an existing visa from another country. So I'm not so sure you'll NECCESARILY (highlight on caps-- do this at your own risk) get into trouble if you show up with all your pages full.
Jul 26, 2007, 8:32 am
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I have no pages left in mine and still travel int'l all the time. Never had an issue - just a comment at times. I just never seem to have the time to get to a US Consulate to get pages added
Jul 26, 2007, 8:42 am
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The operative word there is "most." Those that use a small stamp should be OK. Those that need a whole page to stamp or staple an entry form are more likely to be a problem. So, check the specific countries you plan to visit if you're in this situation.
Jul 26, 2007, 8:44 am
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Jul 26, 2007, 9:03 am
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There are passport service places that will get the additional pages for you for a fee. My DH had that done in BOS. His company paid the expense. I wouldn't risk going to SIN and giving them any reason to question you.
