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No, it's not a problem. Staple holes, stickers etc on the back of your passport are very common and are ignored by immigration officials, because the back cover holds no useful information and has no use other than protection.
- Is a hole punched passport valid?
- What is considered to be a damaged passport?
- Do you staple passport application together?
- Can you use a ripped passport?
- Can I destroy my old passport?
- What happens if you don't get your old passport back?
- What happens if you rip a page out of your passport?
- What do I do if my passport is torn?
- How do I flatten my passport?
- Can you send 2 Old passports back together?
- Can you send two passports one envelope?
- Do you have to staple the photo on a passport application?
Is a hole punched passport valid?
When you submit your passport for renewal, the State Department will mark your passport cancelled by punching holes in the cover. ... Your old passport won't say that it is cancelled, but the holes are proof that it is has been renewed. So keep your old passport in a safe place after you renew your passport.
What is considered to be a damaged passport?
According to the US government, a passport is considered damaged and may not be used if “The passport has been materially changed in physical appearance or composition, or contains a damaged, defective or otherwise nonfunctioning chip, or includes unauthorized changes, obliterations, entries or photographs, or has ...
Do you staple passport application together?
To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all the photo requirements. Please note: Staple the photo to the application. Please use 4 staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges as possible.
Can you use a ripped passport?
Passports classed as wear and tear can be accepted as evidence of nationality and identity. Where a passport has been accepted as evidence of nationality and identity, the passport should be cancelled and returned to the applicant in the normal way.
Can I destroy my old passport?
Never simply throw a passport away. Even if the government has canceled it, it could still be used by thieves to commit forgery or identity theft. Do not destroy a passport unless it has been officially canceled. Even if it is expired, you may need to present it to a passport agency in order to obtain a replacement.
What happens if you don't get your old passport back?
Yes, in most cases, we will return the old, canceled passport to you. The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.
What happens if you rip a page out of your passport?
If any page of your passport gets torn, sorry – your passport is officially mutilated. Cut pages. Just like torn pages, if any of your passport pages are partially or completely cut, your passport is now mutilated.
What do I do if my passport is torn?
The event of the lost passport has to be reported immediately at the closest police station and to the India Mission or PO (Passport Office), if abroad. Once this is done, the next step is to apply for a “re-issue” at the closest PSK (Passport Seva Kendra) along with the form and other essential documents.
How do I flatten my passport?
Place the passport inside a heavy book, rather than under. Open the book to its approximate center, and gently work the spine of the passport into the crease. By sandwiching the passport inside the book, the paper pages will evenly absorb moisture from both covers of the passport.
Can you send 2 Old passports back together?
Yes it's fine. They call them a group or family and should do them together.
Can you send two passports one envelope?
Answer: No, you do not have to mail the two passport renewal applications separately. However, we do recommend you place each Form DS-82, passport, passport photo and payment for fees in a separate envelope. ... Your new passports will be sent separately and, more than likely, will not arrive at the same time.
Do you have to staple the photo on a passport application?
Photos should be stapled or glued to Form DS-82 or DS-11 (application for U.S. passport). If the photograph is stapled, the staples should be placed as far away as possible from the applicant's face. Photos taken in front of busy, patterned, or dark backgrounds will not be accepted.
