how long can i use my passport for before it expires
You can apply for a new passport up to 12 months before your current passport expires. Please note that if you apply for a new passport before your current passport expires, the unused validity period of your current passport will not be transferred to your new passport.
What to do if your passport will expire in less than six months: 1  Contact the host countryâs embassy or consulate to see if you can get a special visa for travel within the expiration period. 2  Renew your passport.