Stapled old and new passports

1 Answer. 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.

1. Do you staple passport application together?
2. Do you staple passport photos?
3. Why do they cut old passports?
4. Can you stay in the US with an expired passport?
5. Can you send 2 Old passports back together?
6. Can I staple my passport renewal form?
7. What is the best color to wear for passport photos?
8. What happens if I don't staple my passport photo?
9. What is not allowed in a passport photo?
10. What should I do with old passports?
11. Should you destroy old passports?
12. Do we need to keep old passports?

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.

Do you staple passport photos?

Photos should be stapled or glued to Form DS-82 or DS-11 (application for U.S. passport). ... Photos taken in front of busy, patterned, or dark backgrounds will not be accepted.

Why do they cut old passports?

It's because they might contain visa stamps. While you can usually transfer a visa to a new passport, most countries will accept one in an expired passport. At immigration you will present your old and current passport.

Can you stay in the US with an expired passport?

Usually, to enter the United States, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you enter or re-enter. ... You must have a valid passport to re-enter the United States. If your expired passport has a valid visa, you may still use it if you kept the old 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 I staple my passport renewal form?

Print out the form, and attach one photo to the application with staples. Enclose your current passport (don't worry, you'll get it back), the form, and a check with the appropriate fee, which will be at least $110.

What is the best color to wear for passport photos?

Wear a Color Other Than White

Your passport photo must have a plain white background, so if you wear a white shirt, it may blend into the background and leave you looking like a floating head.

What happens if I don't staple my passport photo?

Do NOT staple the photo to your application: include it in a separate envelope or paperclip it to the application only. Failure to submit the correct photographs will result in significant processing delays.

What is not allowed in a passport photo?

Passport photos are not the place to make fashion statements. The State Department wants your photo to be “taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis.” However, no uniforms, or clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage clothing. You also can't wear a hat or head covering in your photo.

What should I do with old passports?

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. If your old passport is linked to a valid visa, you can still use the valid visa. You must travel with both your new and old passport in this case.

Should you destroy old passports?

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.

Do we need to keep old passports?

Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.