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What should I do if my passport expires before my flight back to South Africa?

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Mar 23, 2020

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Hi Guys. I need some advice. My passport expires on 25th March and I can only get a flight back to South Africa on 28 the March, What can I do?

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The user seeks advice on traveling back to South Africa as their passport expires shortly before their flight. Suggestions include contacting the embassy for assistance, possibly obtaining a temporary passport, and ensuring they are aware of the validity dates of their passport.

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Contact your Embassy and see if they can help you, it should not be a surprise that the passport had a valid until date of 25 march 2020.

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Some countries Embassies can issue a temporary passport. Usually the same day.

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Don ********

Go to embassy..get a letter

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Bobby ********

Your passport expires in two days?

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Thank you so much

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Were can I buy a cheap flight

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Yes

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