I am traveling to my country of origin from u.s, do i need to renew my passport? or can i wait until am there?

Question

I am traveling to my country of origin from u.s, do i need to renew my passport? or can i wait until am there?

Answer 1

You need to get the process for your passport started before you go... it does not happen overnight and you may have a long wait till you get it.

You need a valid passport in hand to travel now.

Answer 2

You can travel only on valid passport. If passport is expired, visit embassy of your country.

Answer 3

One must always travel with valid  documents as in passport & visa. It is possible that you may be allowed to leave BUT it is is also possible that you will not be allowed to enter your country of origin for lack of valid travel documents. Better safe than sorry. Contact your nearest embassy for specifics. Note - There are less line-ups here than in your country.

Answer 4

We don't care if you leave. It depends on your country of origin as to what they will do.

Answer 5

You need a valid passport to travel.

Answer 6

You got some good info already- the US government may let you leave without a passport. But the country you arrive in may not let you in without a *valid* travel document. And if there are any intermediate countries, just because you plan to stay at the airport doesn't mean that country will allow you to deplane without a valid passport and visa.

There's one more wrinkle you can't avoid- airlines are on the financial hook for people who get refused entry, so you may not be allowed to board the plane without something that indicates you have a right to land in any intermediate countries and the final country.

Best bet- get your valid passport from your embassy or consulate here before you try to leave. That way everyone will be happy. And don't forget arriving at an intermediate place- you'll need something like a visa for those place(s), too.