Passport Question
May 22, 2003 | 8:33 pm
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Passport Question
ok this is stressing me out, so I want to post this question to make myself feel better. My US passport somehow has gone MIA and i'm travelling tomorrow to Dublin.
I'm hoping it just fell out at my desk at work somewhere.
I have a british passport as a dual citizen, if push comes to shove could I just use that one to travel? I have photocopies of my US passport.
Thanks for any comments.
Chris
I'm hoping it just fell out at my desk at work somewhere.
I have a british passport as a dual citizen, if push comes to shove could I just use that one to travel? I have photocopies of my US passport.
Thanks for any comments.
Chris
May 22, 2003 | 8:39 pm
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No problem to travel to Dublin on your UK ppt, but for you to return to US, you must as a US citizen, enter on your US ppt. So you will need to apply for a new US ppt at US consulate overseas. It might be helpful to have a police report of lost/missing ppt with you when you apply for new ppt.
May 22, 2003 | 9:03 pm
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As another dual national, I do it all the time
As mentioned above you may want to apply for your US passport when in Dublin, if your time does not permit to wait for the new passport to be made the Consulate will have to issue you a travel document that will allow you to enter the US without hassle.
If I were you, I would travel on your UK passport to Dublin, then claim that you lost your passport in Dublin and go to the US Consulate, as otherwise they will many unnecessary questions that paperpushers love to ask.
Good luck! And as always, looking forward to one of your fantastic trip reports on Dublin, if you choose to write one
As mentioned above you may want to apply for your US passport when in Dublin, if your time does not permit to wait for the new passport to be made the Consulate will have to issue you a travel document that will allow you to enter the US without hassle.
If I were you, I would travel on your UK passport to Dublin, then claim that you lost your passport in Dublin and go to the US Consulate, as otherwise they will many unnecessary questions that paperpushers love to ask.
Good luck! And as always, looking forward to one of your fantastic trip reports on Dublin, if you choose to write one
May 23, 2003 | 2:16 am
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Good idea from asnovici
When in Dublin lodge a Police report and go to US embassy and ask for a travel document showing your photocopy. You should have no problem in returning. I had a similar problem with my green card and INS let me through based on a letter from US embassy,
When in Dublin lodge a Police report and go to US embassy and ask for a travel document showing your photocopy. You should have no problem in returning. I had a similar problem with my green card and INS let me through based on a letter from US embassy,
May 23, 2003 | 2:20 am
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I agree that you will not have a problem traveling on your UK passport but disagree with going to Dublin and calling the police to get a report there. That is plain lying and could come back to get you.
May 23, 2003 | 6:00 am
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I found it successfully this morning, lodged between my desk and file cabinet at work.
Thanks for the responses, they gave me a piece of mind.
I wouldn't have lied, just said I lost it, but at least I still could have gone, i bet replacing a passport at the last minute would be a pain in the you know what.
chris
Thanks for the responses, they gave me a piece of mind.
I wouldn't have lied, just said I lost it, but at least I still could have gone, i bet replacing a passport at the last minute would be a pain in the you know what.
chris
May 23, 2003 | 10:40 am
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Glad you found it. For future reference, I believe you could get an expedited passport in a few hours at the passport office in Philadelphia (or any Passport office for that matter). You would have to show proof of imminent departure and of course, pay an expedite fee.
May 23, 2003 | 10:55 am
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I just got my passport,via mail, expedited using 3rd party service...www.globalpassport.com Cost me $110 for new (my old had expired beyond renewing), $30, court fee, and $75 to the above. Sent it on a Tuesday, it was back at my house on a Friday. Peace of mind was worth it...(Though I should have just renewed it for like $55 last year)...
May 23, 2003 | 10:56 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by DaveM:
Glad you found it. For future reference, I believe you could get an expedited passport in a few hours at the passport office in Philadelphia (or any Passport office for that matter). You would have to show proof of imminent departure and of course, pay an expedite fee.</font>
Glad you found it. For future reference, I believe you could get an expedited passport in a few hours at the passport office in Philadelphia (or any Passport office for that matter). You would have to show proof of imminent departure and of course, pay an expedite fee.</font>
Most of those offices are by appointment only, and may only be offering next day service, not same day anymore. Check before going.
May 23, 2003 | 1:47 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Rudi:
don't ly - your passport could have been found (and reported to be found) in the USA in the meantime ...</font>
don't ly - your passport could have been found (and reported to be found) in the USA in the meantime ...</font>
Although easier said than done, it's helpful to be organized in life and keep papers in their designated place.
May 23, 2003 | 3:11 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by seat 50J:
If someone checked Irish immigration records and it showed that you didn't enter with the US passport, you could be suspected of being bin Laden's Philadelphia consul general and have your whole life turned upside down.
Although easier said than done, it's helpful to be organized in life and keep papers in their designated place.</font>
If someone checked Irish immigration records and it showed that you didn't enter with the US passport, you could be suspected of being bin Laden's Philadelphia consul general and have your whole life turned upside down.
Although easier said than done, it's helpful to be organized in life and keep papers in their designated place.</font>
May 23, 2003 | 7:11 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by seat 50J:
If someone checked Irish immigration records and it showed that you didn't enter with the US passport, you could be suspected of being bin Laden's Philadelphia consul general and have your whole life turned upside down.
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If someone checked Irish immigration records and it showed that you didn't enter with the US passport, you could be suspected of being bin Laden's Philadelphia consul general and have your whole life turned upside down.
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I don't think the US government cares what you do once you leave (unless you are purchasing missle launchers or something), only that you have a US passport to reenter.
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