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Will my husband's damaged passport due to coffee stains be accepted at immigration?

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Jan 18, 2022

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Bianca *********

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Hi everyone,

I’ve just looked at my hubbys passport and I can see it’s got a little damage from coffee… do you think it will be okay or will I have to get a replacement?

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A user is concerned about a coffee-stained passport belonging to her husband and whether it would still be acceptable for travel and immigration purposes. Responses varied, with some suggesting that minor damage is generally not a problem unless it affects the ID page or critical data, while others recommended replacing it if possible to avoid potential issues with border agents.

Jo **********

the critical part is the foto and data page. there looking for tampering. A small brown stain is not a problem

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Av **********

Has to be replaced...same happened to me

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Andrew ********

Mine went in a river. Airport asked what happened, I told them. No problem.

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Kool *******

A little coffee won't hurt, as long as it didn't corrupt the magnetic strip. Just be lucky your young kids didn't get ahold of it to make it look pretty...lolol

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Sophie *********

I wouldn't count on it. My friend's passport had a watermark on it which was enough to curtail all travel.

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Kristian ***************

I think there is another artist in the Family... ;-)

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Marguyvin **********

Should be fine. What you don't want is any torn pages or other damage like that.

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Jason *********

It's the discretion of the border agent, but mine looks like shit and I've had no problems all over the world. As long as it's not on the ID page I think you'll be ok.

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John ******************

If you have time change passport as they can refuse if damaged

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Troy *******

It'll be fine. Mine literally looks like it's been through a washing machine. Occasionally eVisa won't read it.. then it's done manually.

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Marc ********

The cover? No problem

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George *********

If possible do try to replace.

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