Answered5 years ago
Will my husband's damaged passport due to coffee stains be accepted at immigration?
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?
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?
Answer summary
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.
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Jo **********
the critical part is the foto and data page. there looking for tampering. A small brown stain is not a problem
Av **********
Has to be replaced...same happened to me
Andrew ********
Mine went in a river. Airport asked what happened, I told them. No problem.
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
Sophie *********
@Kool ******
I wouldn't count on it. My friend's passport had a watermark on it which was enough to curtail all travel.
Kristian ***************
@Kool ******
I think there is another artist in the Family... ;-)
Marguyvin **********
Should be fine. What you don't want is any torn pages or other damage like that.
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.
John ******************
If you have time change passport as they can refuse if damaged
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.
Marc ********
The cover? No problem
George *********
If possible do try to replace.
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