Originally Posted by
t325
I know most countries won't accept a passport if it expires in 6 months. Does the same apply to IDs? My drivers license expires at the end of March and I'm going to the UK and Germany at the beginning of March (I'm returning home before it expires). I'm just wondering if I need to get it renewed before I leave or if I can do what I usually do with my DL and put it off until the last possible minute
Thanks
Welcome to FT. You have been very brave making your first post in this forum. I am sure that you will get lots of support in no time.
Is the bolded statement true? I have never been turned around based on a passport nearing expiration. Mind you, that probably only impacted a few trips. As for your ID, that should be no impact on your ability to travel to other countries and it will be accepted by TSA stateside with 1 day left. As for your ability to use it to rent cars and such in Europe, that should have no impact as well.
Now that I think of it, the only time this 6 month thing has ever impacted me was once when I applied for a VISA I had to check the box on the application stating that my passport had at least six months left at the time of applying for the visa.
I have no idea why anybody outside of a rental agency would even want to see your ID anywhere outside of the US unless you get pulled over. You will be fine.
Other experts will chime in I am sure if I have misunderstood something.