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Can you travel with two passports one expired?

If your old passport has expired and your US visa is still valid, you can travel to the United States with your two passports (your new unexpired passport and your expired passport with the valid visa).



Yes, you can travel with two passports where one is expired, provided the expired one contains a valid, unexpired visa that is required for your destination. In 2026, many countries (notably the United States, China, and India) still honor long-term visas in expired passports as long as you carry the new, valid passport alongside it. It is crucial that the personal details (name, date of birth, and nationality) on both passports match exactly. You must not attempt to remove the visa from the old passport, as doing so will immediately invalidate it. This "two-passport" method is a standard procedure for millions of travelers. However, some newer digital systems like the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) require you to link your permission to your current, active passport. If you are a dual citizen of the UK, as of February 2026, you are now strictly required to use your valid British passport to enter the UK; using an expired British passport alongside a valid foreign one is no longer sufficient and could result in being denied boarding or entry at the border.

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U.S. nationals, including U.S. dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. U.S. dual nationals may also be required by the country of their foreign nationality to use that country's passport to enter and leave that country.

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For international flights: If you are traveling internationally, attempting to board your flight with an expired passport will not be possible. Even if you are permitted on the plane, you will likely be turned away upon arrival. It is not worth the risk, so renew your passport before you travel.

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Can I use my old passport while waiting for a new one UK? The short answer is no, you cannot use your UK passport while it is being renewed, as you will need to send it in to HM Passport Office to be invalidated.

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If you were age 16 or older when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 5 years.

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Immigration scrutiny: Traveling with two passports may attract more scrutiny from border officials and customs officers, resulting in longer wait times and more questioning. There are only a handful of examples of this occurring, but remember, your passport is a legitimate document to travel anywhere in the world.

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Firstly, if you lose your passport when traveling abroad, you could be issued with an emergency travel document by your national embassy or consulate. This will allow you to travel securely and without problems, across borders to return home.

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To enter the United Kingdom, your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your planned stay.

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When you renew your passbook, any valid eVisas, visas, and travel authorizations registered to your old document will become null and void. This is the case for most online visas and visa waivers. Travelers will not be able to board any flights or use any visas arranged using an old or expired passport number.

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In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.

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