Today, I went to the airport to start the amazing 3 week vacation in Costa Rica that I've been saving for and planning for more than a year. They wouldn't let me on the plane because my passport expires in less than 6 months. FML
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Today, after cancelling work, arguing with my family, scrambling to pack my bags, speeding to the airport and filling in immigration forms to fly out to have a much needed holiday, I wasn't allowed to check in. My passport has less than 6 months away from expiration on it. Yes, that's a thing, apparently. FML
Today, after months of planning and saving for our honeymoon in Italy, my wife and I were turned away at the airport because my passport only has a month until it expires, even though it's only a five-day trip. FML
Today, I found out that my passport expired two days ago, two days before my first vacation abroad. I only found out when the airline employee scanned it at check-in, looked at me with sympathy, and said, "I don't think you're going anywhere today." My friends are currently posting beach photos while I'm filling out passport renewal forms. FML
Today, I woke up excited for my trip to Jamaica with my friends. We went to the airport, and I gave them my passport to check in. They gave it back. It had expired three weeks ago. I watched my friends board the plane while I'm stuck in the city. FML
Today, I went with my girlfriend to the airport for some much needed vacation time. We arrived on time but were stopped at the gate when they told me I didn't have the right passport. The plane left without me. My girlfriend did too. FML
Today, after spending 2 years saving for my flights, I was denied boarding due to issues with my passport. I heading straight to the embassy only to be told a replacement will take 8 days. The airline will only hold my place for 7. FML
Today, I finally received my passport. Too bad my flight to Italy left last week. FML
Today, I got to Costa Rica for my first vacation in five years. I immediately rented a scooter for the week after checking into my prepaid, no refunds, hotel. On the way back from the rental agency I hit a pothole and broke my leg and ripped the skin off my foot. I'm flying home tomorrow. FML
Today, I was unable to go on my dream vacation because I thought I'd lost my passport. Feeling incredibly stupid, I had no choice but to watch my plane depart without me. Shortly after, my brother handed me passport, saying that since I wasn't going on my trip, I could use my refund to pay for his cat's surgery. My trip was non-refundable. FML
Today, I picked up my passport, as my previous one was damaged in a car crash. As the teller warned me that a pattern of damaged passports would result in longer processing periods, she spilled her coffee - all over my new passport. I'm supposed to go overseas in a month. FML
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Top comments
mariazzz 5
Yeap. it's true. It's ridiculous but true your passport can't be within 6 months of expiring. Real ****** up!!
FYLDeep 26
Why the hell does that matter? I could see if it expired 6 months ago, but what the hell?
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Comments (155)
matt1990 0
wow, as much as i tried, i couldnt think of anything funny or sarcastic to say. sooo, YDI. think of a better fml next time.
xerxes190 3
it is a law- it's incase you get stranded over there- by having the six month rule you would have to be stranded for 6 months before your passport run out you should have done your research
AEverydayDouche 1
The reason why is probably that they don´t want you to end up stranded in another country just because you forgot to check when your passport expired (And they have a huuuuge safety buffer). It´s still pretty stupid that they can´t let people with a return ticket go though.
In_a_fishbowl 6
That sucks, but you should have done your research!
hellosir23 0
you have a mug on your face
MariaxMayhem 0
The 6 month thing with the passport is very true. Last year while planning a trip to Paris with my parents ,the guy at the travel agencie informed me that I would not be able to board the plane unless I renewed my passport bc it was 6 mnths away from expiring.
jmar411 12
Agency*, because*, months*.
conniebaby67 0
that's the law but not many enforce it, poor you.
AvengedSevenfold_fml_fml 12
Cute kitty :D
Kukua 5
Not many enforce it?? It is the law and any airline that makes exceptions can get a huge fine; not to mention the fact that once you get there and get denies by customs, the airline is now responsible for flying you back home. Sorry but you totally deserve it. Do your homework when trying to leave the country.
cptmorgan15 2
Not so amazing now.
MissMandyXO 2
I mean yeah that sucks, but if she'd been planning so long she shoulda known the rules of the country. every country has different policies on that... some countries even require your passport be valid for 6 months AFTER the date of your departure back home from their country.... so.... YDI OP.
Zebidee 9
That sucks, but they're usually pretty adamant about that in any travel information. It's not like it's a secret.
Zebidee 9
On a related note, I've just realised one of my passports is right on six months to expiry. Thanks for the reminder... *prints out renewal forms*
DarkJoy_fml 5
One of your passports? How many do you have and what type of illegal activity are you involved in?
Zebidee 9
I have two, because of dual citizenship, which is really common. I know a few people with three, and one that's eligible for a fourth. It comes in super-handy when you have to travel a lot, or live overseas - you just choose the one that's most appropriate. ...as for the illegal activities, well, that's a story for another day...
jackien1 6
didn't you know that? moron.