Question about passport

[nabby]

OK, this is not specific to Princess, but there are many knowledgeable people here, so...

 

I renewed my passport in 2010, because the fees were going way up and it expired in 2011 anyway. When I got my new passport, it looked fine, except that my picture is extremely washed out and is hard to see. All of the barcode info is there and I know that is mainly what they use. In your opinion, will I have a hard time with this passport when I go through C&I? Should I also carry my previous passport, which has a much clearer picture? I have no intention of paying for another passport.

[cherylandtk]

You will be fine with your picture as is; the newer holographic film over the photo makes it harder to see the picture, but if the State Dept accepted the picture to issue the passport, it will be OK with ICE coming back in.

[Embracedbylife]

Agreed! I have had my pictures returned to me before they would process my renewal because they were not clear enough for them - so if they approved it and put it in your passport it's good enough! :) All the new passport photos are hard to see due to the security sealing. If you are really worried you can bring your old one, but you should be ok!

[Treven]

Ditto on the crappy photo :eek: on the new passport, but as the State Dept issued the new passport, it must have passed muster with them. Damn! they must be easy to please!!!