I'm traveling to Europe from the US on Tuesday and just realized my passport expires in February 2010...my point of entry in the netherlands. The state dept website says passport "should" (not must) be valid for 3 months after your stay.
I called KLM and they said that i'm fine, although the customer service rep i spoke with wasn't super convicing.
The embassy's are closed so i won't be able to speak with anyone until Monday, the day before my trip. I've checked on emergency renewal, it's possible, but will cost $485 (!!!!!!!). I can't afford that much....definitely not unless it's absolutely 100% necessary....and even then....
I'm such an idiot...i meant to renew my passport months ago and i forgot. Nothing i can do now though. anyone have any experience or insight? I've read some other posts and they generally say that the rule could be enforced...
Does anyone have any actual experience being turned away or squeaking by under the three months?
I'm traveling with my wife, who's an EU citizen, we have a return ticket for december 2, my feeling is that the KLM rep is probably right and i'll probably be ok.....but very stressed and feeling very stupid. Please help if you know anything...!