Answered3 years ago
Is my damaged passport still usable for travel?
Is this passport too damaged for travel?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the usability of a damaged passport for travel, particularly in Thailand. Many users express skepticism about the feasibility of traveling with a damaged passport, advising to play it safe and obtain a new one or an emergency travel document. Some commenters share personal experiences, suggesting that while the passport might be functional depending on the border agent's discretion, it could lead to complications during travel. There are also humorous exchanges regarding passport photos and physical appearances.
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Martin ********
@Barry *********
is this you?Kevin **********
@Barry *********
He looks like Animal...can he play the drums?Martin ********
@Kevin *********
think Baz is back on the Hong TongBarry **********
@Martin *******
your eyesight is as bad as your spellingKevin **********
@Barry *********
Calm down ginge.....hey @Martin *******
you better hide....those northern gingers can be deadly when aroused 🤣Kevin **********
@Barry *********
Don't get upset ginge...look at KDB!@Martin *******
I think we need to have him admitted cos he seems to have just realised his pube colour....he could get psychotic??
Dan *******
You could try drawing blue spots on your face to match the passport 🤣
Graham ******
@Dan ******
tattoos maybe lol
Matt ******
Stopp can't breathh these comments 😂
Shafik *********
This photo looks funny. But sorry about it,visit immigration office at BKK airport.
Ken ********
Paint your face exactly like photo should be fine 😂
Stephen ********
Passport fine it’s the picture 😂😂
James *****
If you have to ask…
Mike *******
That's gonna leave a mark !!! Really applies .
Christopher *************
It's damaged and very ugly , better off putting a baboons arse on it lol
Ian *********
You can go back home with it but don't travel out with it.
Michael ******
The passport is not, the face is!
Stuart ********
Do you get charged double by the bar girls?
Tulip ********
Not if that's what you look like
Phill ****
Go and ask your local authorities lol
Tohksic ******
Brits shouldn't be issued passports to begin with unless they've passed a sobriety and minimum IQ test.
Mikie *********
OP@Tohksic *****
I'm not a Brit. Guess again. I'm pretty sure my IQ is much greater than yours. The sobriety thing I will have to get back to you.
Paul *********
@Tohksic *****
g7 country once the greatest empire on earth and you write in our language, which is the world language 🤣🤣 I don't think we need to prove our credentials to you 🤣🤣Tohksic ******
@Paul ********
And now a shit hole. You and your fellow barflies can live in the past all you want. You are essentially irrelevant in today's geopolitical world with a few exceptions such as the LSE and a halfway decent military.Mikie *********
OP@Paul ********
I sure Tohksic is from a great country. That's why he spends all his time trolling a page about immigration in Thailand.Paul *********
@Tohksic *****
and what amazing country do you come from faceless troll? Then we can compare our greatness to your pitiful country 🤣🤣 you reek of jealousy
Frank **********
Look like a pit bull lol.
Grange *******
You just know when you see a pic like this the comments are gonna be priceless … thank you everyone… humour lives on strong 💪 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Glenn *********
Is that a Van Gogh self-portrait?
Patrick **********
Yes ….
Dan ***********
Probably king back to home country. Go to embassy and have passport replaced
David ********
Something with "a face", "only" and "mother"...
Mikie *********
OP@David *******
My mother didn't really like me that much.
VaiAna **********
Really Mike . If you're asking then it is . Come on man it's like wearing wrinkled clothes and then you ask are my clothes wrinkled ?
Carlos *********
I don't know, do you have a sharpee at home!?!
I'm sorry I'll see myself out I just had to.
I'm sorry I'll see myself out I just had to.
David *******
Absolutely
Kristian ********
That head should not be travelling anywhere man!
Damien ********
U know what they say …
If u look like ur passport photo
Ur to sick to travel
If u look like ur passport photo
Ur to sick to travel
Gary *******
Only me..
Martin *********
Scary
Mike ******
Just put some dots in your face to match the photo.
John-Paul ******
Go to your embassy straight away and see what they say about getting you a new one/temp emergency obe or an official letter of explanation/certification. That's my suggestion to be on the safe side. But as picture is still legible... and as long as bio page and book itself is not extensively damaged .... you should be olay. But again... go to embassy/consulate to make sure
Mikie *********
OP@John-Paul *****
Thank you.
Thomas *******
In so many ways 🙏
Matthew ********
wouldnt chance it.
Hinerangi **********
Another one of gods fine creations
Stig **************
Absolutely
Maksim ********
Can use if face will same same)
Leo ******
Looks like he's been to a bukake session in Smurf village...
Grange *******
@Leo *****
mate.. I actually nearly burst a vessel when I read this 😂😂😂Mikie *********
OP@Leo *****
After I looked closely at the picture it looks like I was giving Smurfette some oral pleasure.
Nick *******
Looks like an escaped prisoner on the run from Wakefield prison in Uk.
Just a typical northerner uk expat over here really.
Just a typical northerner uk expat over here really.
Oleg ***********
First day out the joint go get passport and head Pattaya.standard…
Eamon ******
@Nick ******
good old ‘monster mansion’ 🤣🤣Mikie *********
OP@Nick ******
I have been to jail in the United States but never in the UK.Nick *******
@Mikie ********
thats ok then, You will feel at home here in Thailand then. Many of them hiding overhere.
Bob **********
Yes
William *********
It looks okay, just say you had smallpox
Kevin ******
Your photo is also on the chip of your passport.
Mitchell *******
Honestly, it depends on a lot. If you are travelling now, you are stuck with it. If you are not traveling, I would get a new one as soon as possible. Some countries will give more leeway than others. Make sure you have your driver's license with you.
Alexander ********
If your already in Thailand and going home best go to your embassy get a covering letter or temp one to get you home.i can't see any airline taking it never mind imo at airport.
Harris **********
Tattoo your face to match the spots then all good 🤣😂😅
Steve *****
Get some blue ink to mark your face then you are ok 😉
Del ******
Try get a new one ,,, just in case the blue spot blur on the passport .. and the tattoos u get don’t or vice Versa 😀
Greg *********
Yes
Jj *****
The number is more important than a face for certain countries, like Thailand.
Nigel ***********************
Better to be safe than sorry, change it for a new one! Peace of mind.
Mike *******
As they say in the classics … the question answers itself.
Jason *********
No one can definitely answer that question because it's up to the border agent you deal withs opinion. US passports do have a biometric chip with a digital copy of the photo inside which may make them more lenient than if it didn't have one. Depending on where you go though the immigration may not even have a scanner, so yeah, it's a risk.
Mikie *********
OP@Jason ********
I'm currently in the Philippines and will travel to Thailand in a few weeks. I don't want to return to the United States so I could skip my Thailand trip because the Philippines doesn't have a problem with the picture.
Adam *********
@Mikie ********
mines damaged and was fine for Thailand but they did question it in Vietnam but I said it was wet and now dry they said it’s ok, they were just concerned of the stamp if it was still wet
John ********
@Mikie ********
why not get a new passport in Manila?Mikie *********
OP@John *******
I'm checking into that. I have travel plans for Thailand the second week of September so at the worst I would have to reschedule those. I definitely don't want to return to the United States right now.
Dennis ********
No, it is good ... I have one like this and it is fine no one ever says anything ... Water Damage
Shayne **********
Just put it in a washing machine and it will get the ink out.
Luca **************
It's still valid.
However, to be 100% sure you won't have any problems, I recommend you to find an good amateur tattoo artist who can draw a dozen of blue ink spots on your face.
In this way nobody can say anything or complain about the blue dots on your passport picture!
However, to be 100% sure you won't have any problems, I recommend you to find an good amateur tattoo artist who can draw a dozen of blue ink spots on your face.
In this way nobody can say anything or complain about the blue dots on your passport picture!
Tav *****
@Luca *************
make my day 🤣🤣🤣
Anthony *********
@Luca *************
karma will take care of you 😊Mikie *********
OP@Anthony ********
That's what I'm afraid of. I have been in and out of Thailand several times over the past year and a half and I know Thai immigration officials can be rather demanding.Mikie *********
OP@Chris *********
probably a little of both.
Chris **********
@Mikie ********
demanding or doing their job?Mikie *********
OP@Luca *************
Blue is my color.
James *********
@Luca *************
ahh, someone beat ya to it!
Duncan *******
Thai Immigration doesn't check for souls, so it should be ok.
Sam *********
Return to sender. Lol
Andy *******
person too damaged to travel out of his home
Dice ****
@Andy *********
calm down Mario
Tony *******
Has to be an AI face, it's hilarious.
Rei ***********
Just put blue ink in your face. Then you're all good
Graham *******
if concerned get an emergency travel doc
Paul ********
I would think the guy is damaged!
Christian *****
I wouldn't trust anyone's answer if they said yes anyway. That's a hell of a gamble to risk losing flights, accommodation and more for.
Save yourself playing russian roulette and get a new one
Save yourself playing russian roulette and get a new one
Graham *******
if u are returning home should be ok, t i would not start a new one with it!
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