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Footay

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5. Either is fine, but...

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 10:15 AM

Sep 27

Make sure you keep the old one in a place where it won't be mistaken for the new one.

Last month, I had a client (travel advisor) who showed up for his trip with his expired passport. The rest of his party left for Mexico, while he returned home for his passport and basically missed the entire first day of their vacation. Plus, he had to buy a new flight out of pocket, as travel insurance does not cover incorrect documents! I don't think he'll be doing that again.

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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