Answer: No, you cannot travel internationally without a valid passport.
Photocopies of passports are not acceptable
. If you need your passport to travel internationally and do not have time to wait for routine processing, then you can apply for expedited passport renewal. By mail, this process takes 2-3 weeks.
Can I use a scanned copy of my passport?
Your Passport Scanner Can Be Used Or Sold
A new type of identity theft involves the use of a scanned copy of your passport or a passport scan as POI (Proof of Identity). Many websites and organisations demand POI in order for users to authenticate their credentials.
Can I use a photocopy of my passport to travel domestically?
No, a photocopy is not the same as a passport, and therefore is not a valid travel document.
You will not be allowed to travel using a photocopy to anywhere that requires a valid U.S. passport
.
Can you travel internationally with a copy of your passport?
You'll need your passport to clear airport security and immigration, sure. But in instances internationally where you're asked to present identification, specifically note whether or not the actual passport is required—
in most cases, an international driver's license or copy of your passport will suffice
.
What happens if I lost my passport before a trip?
Passengers traveling without a form of identification will have to go through interviews with TSA officers to establish their identity and
airlines will not refund tickets for people who missed their flights due to a lost ID
.
Can you take a picture of your passport and use it as ID?
No you cannot
. A copy has to be certified / notarized in order to be used in lieu of the original for the purpose of identification.
How do you photocopy front and back of passport?
- Photocopy must be on plain white, 8 1/2 x 11′′ standard paper stock, showing the front and the back of your ID.
- Photocopy must contain images on only one-side of each page submitted. …
- The paper should be free of other images and/or markings.
Should I put a copy of my passport in my checked luggage?
You want a copy of all your identification –
one for each checked bag
. Keep a hard copy of your documents in your carry-on and each checked bag of luggage with which you are traveling, in case any of them go missing during the trip. These copies can help you in multiple situations.
Do passport photocopies have to be in color?
Photocopy must be on white
, 8.5” x 11′′ standard paper, black and white, and single sided. Do not decrease the image size (although you may enlarge it).
Do I need to photocopy back of passport?
Evidence of U.S. citizenship AND
a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) must be submitted with your passport application
. The photocopy must be on 8.5′′ x 11′′ paper, black and white ink, legible, and clear.
Is it legal to photocopy a passport UK?
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What documents to make copies of when traveling?
- Passport (the identification page)
- Visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Driver's license.
- Health information (see What's my basic medical info? for details)
What part of my passport should I copy?
Take a copy of
the entire first page of your passport, including the photo, when you go overseas
. If you lose your passport, this won't serve as a replacement, but may help you prove your identity.
