Remember that passport renewals can take up to 18 weeks.
After no-travel 2020, planes are again whizzing in the skies. The U.S. State Department is currently overwhelmed with passport requests, so you may have to wait up to 18 weeks to get it renewed. Not an ideal situation, so the first thing to do when you plan international travel is check your passport validity and the destination’s entry requirements. Many countries need it to be valid for six months from your date of entry or valid for six months after your departure. If your travel book is expiring earlier than that, you may be denied boarding.
Ideally, it’s recommended to travel with a six-month passport validity to avoid hiccups with airlines and immigration, but if that’s not possible, here’s a list of countries that don’t have the six-month validity rule for travelers. There are other requirements that keep changing, so don’t forget to check the U.S. State Department and embassy websites for details.
Note: The pandemic is still a reality around the world. Look up case loads and vaccination rates before planning your trip and consider traveling after getting your jab(s) to protect yourself and your community.