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)
mightymart 5
wtf?? it is still good! they cant do that, hope you fought them
missymo 0
FYL
zemo999 0
I know someone that went through a couple countries, with NO passport....(yes they flew on an airline)....
Zebidee 9
There's only a very few circumstances where that would be possible these days. Even the US doesn't allow it the way they used to anymore.
kattreats 0
uh, happened to me once. they just told me they would book me in another flight as they give you the whole morning to go to the passport place where they will make you a passport in one day. sorry about that! I know how you feel but they should have told you what you could have done to go asap.
websmith 0
That would be part of the planning process, no?
FajitaFreak 3
It expires in 6 months. That mean it is still valid for those 6 months. The **** ?
kykyshay 0
you've been planning for a year? you had a year to think about that. ydi.
haeckels_embryos 0
So a passport does expire 6 months before it expires, then? How very interesting. [/sarcasm] Anyway, even if it came to a point that the OP had to stay 6 months longer (which chances are, it wouldn't), s/he can always go to the closest US Embassy and get a new one. Embassies, that's what they're there for.
xhk20x 0
obviously haven't travelled before... ammature
k9obsessed 5
#54, what the hell? Do you realize how VERY low the chances are something would happen to keep OP there for 6 months or longer? By your logic, no one should be allowed to leave their own house because god forbid they might break their leg or something and not be able to get back inside. Idiot. Think before you post.
armour 0
the 6 month expiery is due to the visa length. once your passport is stamped on entry the visa is valid for 6 months. The country you are visiting will deny entry because your passport will not be valid for the length of your visa.