What is Six-month passport rule?

Six-month passport rule: The six-month passport rule is an entry requirement in some countries that your passport stay valid for six months beyond your arrival or departure date.

Rules differ by country; each country page on travel.state.gov lists the requirement.

Source: U.S. Department of State: Country information

Which terms are related?

  • Passport card: A passport card is a wallet-size U.S. passport valid only for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
  • Visa: A visa is permission from a foreign government to enter its country for a stated purpose and length of stay.

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