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underpants

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3. Should I Keep an Old and Expired Passport?
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 10:11 AM
Sep 27

Yes, besides being a keepsake, an expired passport has a few functions and should always be kept in a safe place. There are a few crucial reasons why you should keep your passport:

Visas are Still Valid
Even though your passport is expired and canceled, other countries still accept visas from your excursions abroad, especially those taken within the past ten years. Some of these countries include Russia, Italy, and Brazil.

When you travel to another country, investigate the country’s rules for entry. Some may accept a new passport and an old visa, while others need copies of old visas, along with possession of a new visa.

It Confirms Your Identity

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https://www.passporthealthusa.com/passports-and-visas/blog/should-i-keep-an-old-and-expired-passport/


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A passport question [View all] PJMcK Sep 27 OP
Keep Them. They're Fun as History. MineralMan Sep 27 #1
Thanks PJMcK Sep 27 #2
That works, too. MineralMan Sep 27 #4
Should I Keep an Old and Expired Passport? underpants Sep 27 #3
Thank you PJMcK Sep 27 #6
Either is fine, but... Footay Sep 27 #5
All the reasons in the article and... carpetbagger Sep 27 #7
Keep them. You might have a multi-year visa in the old one. sinkingfeeling Sep 27 #8
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