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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 8:46 am
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Originally Posted by drewguy
When it says "machine readable" passport, does that mean one of the new ones with a RFID chip in it? I still have a pre-chip passport, and wouldn't want to pay the non-refundable fee only to find out I can't do it.

Of course, I will have to renew in about 18 mos., so at that point . . .
I think it means that your passport is in working condition (ie, no peeling laminated areas).
Mine is chip-less and works fine.
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