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Snowkr
Joined: 03 Jun 2005
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 Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject: passport questions. U.S. teachers plz help... |
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hi everyone
Pardon my ignorance on this issue... I'm maybe not as well traveled as many of you.
I'm in the process of renewing my contract/E-2 and my passport wil actually expire in November of this year.
I've never really been in this position before... (contract renewal/passport expiration)
Here are my questions:
1. my almost expired passport is totally full and there is no place for a new visa unless the rip an older one off and replace it with the new one. PROBLEM?
2. the visa or renewal that they give me in this passport will be valid until next year but then the passport will expire before...
3. How do I go about applying for a brand new passport? I checked the embassy website but for some reason, my computer freezes when I try to follow their links.
I don't need a CRC or medical check... I just need the renewal visa, so it shouldn't be a lengthy process, I hope... but then again, I've NEVER renewed a contract here before.
Any help here would be greatly appreciated. I feel like such a newbie at the moment! |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: passport questions. U.S. teachers plz help... |
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| Snowkr wrote: |
| I'm in the process of renewing my contract/E-2 and my passport wil actually expire in November of this year. |
If they're paying attention, they will not give you a visa past the expiration date of your passport. |
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cedarseoul
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
Location: nowon-gu
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| just go TO the embassy; i think you can apply in person there. i know for a fact that you can pick up a new passport while you're there, in the event you must replace yours. |
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michaelambling
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Location: Paradise
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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You need to go to the embassy and get a new passport. They won't issue a visa past your passport's expiration, and it's illegal to put a sticker or stamp on top of another sticker or stamp in a passport.
It's relatively stress-free to get a new passport, so just go to the embassy and apply for one. |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| When you get the new passport, or shortly thereafter, also apply for extra pages. Those are added at no cost. |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Just for the record, I've gotten a year-long E2 in a passport due to expire. Twice.
No more space is your real issue. You need a new passport. |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, pages can be added for free. I think it took me like 30 minutes the last time I did it. However, if you are going all the way to the embassy, you might as well apply for a new passport! |
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Snowkr
Joined: 03 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:43 am Post subject: |
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| thanks guys! Appreciate it! |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:35 am Post subject: |
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| losing_touch wrote: |
| Yes, pages can be added for free. I think it took me like 30 minutes the last time I did it. However, if you are going all the way to the embassy, you might as well apply for a new passport! |
You might want to take a gander at what I posted again. I suggested getting extra pages added to the new passport at the same time it's issued. |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:38 am Post subject: |
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| CentralCali wrote: |
| losing_touch wrote: |
| Yes, pages can be added for free. I think it took me like 30 minutes the last time I did it. However, if you are going all the way to the embassy, you might as well apply for a new passport! |
You might want to take a gander at what I posted again. I suggested getting extra pages added to the new passport at the same time it's issued. |
However, it might take him some time to get the new passport. I haven't got any idea how long it takes. He has both options at his disposal. Will they put additional pages in an otherwise empty passport? |
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Brooks
Joined: 08 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:52 am Post subject: |
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look, it depends on when your new visa will start.
If it is before your passport expires, you could get extra pages.
Then, once you get the new passport, you should get the visa stamp in your new passport.
I found the American embassy in Tokyo helpful when it came to the extra pages. I just mailed it and got it back in 2 weeks.
Yes, it would be convenient just to get the new passport and then the visa. |
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ChinaBoy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:58 am Post subject: |
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| Do NOT delay. Do this ASAP. |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:15 am Post subject: |
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| losing_touch wrote: |
| CentralCali wrote: |
| losing_touch wrote: |
| Yes, pages can be added for free. I think it took me like 30 minutes the last time I did it. However, if you are going all the way to the embassy, you might as well apply for a new passport! |
You might want to take a gander at what I posted again. I suggested getting extra pages added to the new passport at the same time it's issued. |
However, it might take him some time to get the new passport. I haven't got any idea how long it takes. He has both options at his disposal. Will they put additional pages in an otherwise empty passport? |
It doesn't take that long at all.
Yes, they will. In my experience as a US passport agent while in the US Navy, there was no problem whatsoever in processing such requests. |
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