What happens if I book a flight with my old passport number?

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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Each passport you own will have a different number. The new passport number will be needed for any flight reservations and visa applications that are needed for any upcoming trips. The old passport number will no longer be valid.

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If your personal details (such as name, date of birth, etc.) will remain the same, then you can provide your new passport at the checkin desk without issue. The API (Advanced Passenger Information) that includes among other things your passport information can be updated as long as the flight has not departed.

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Many international airlines will ask to see your passport when you reserve any international trip. You might be able to purchase your ticket without having your passport number. But you must have a valid passport before arriving at the airport.

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That's perfectly fine. You can always present your new passport at check-in (where it matters). Most airline requires that the name you use for booking matches the name on your passport so things can be a bit tricky if the names on both passports are different. In most cases the airlines can handle this as well.

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Changing it and getting a new one are the exact same thing. Your passport number is not on your boarding pass, but you have to show your passport when you check in and they will put the new number into the computer.

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Valid Proof of Citizenship **A passport cannot be used as a List A document if it is expired. If it has expired within the past 12 months, it can be used, but only as a proof of citizenship (List B). Additionally, an expired U.S. passport may not be presented by itself.

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Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to see if they can provide a solution for the name mismatch.

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The name on your passport needs to match your ticket due to security measures put in place by governments and airlines. It is essential to prevent people from using fraudulent documents to travel or engage in criminal activities.

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Tickets need to match your passport in order to avoid issues with TSA. You may apply for a passport name change when you return from your trip.

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Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining. Might be different for each country. In the US they take your old passport while processing the new one.

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Bring a photocopy of your old passport and your new valid passport with you to Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you must tell the border services officer that you have a new passport. The officer will check your documents and print out your work permit if you meet the requirements to enter Canada.

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