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.