My visa is valid until 2026, but my passport is completely damaged. I'm applying for a new passport. How do I go about getting my visa print back in my new passport?
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1What country issued the visa?– Nate EldredgeCommented Jun 13, 2017 at 5:27
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It was issue in jamaica– user62482Commented Jun 13, 2017 at 5:36
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But what country actually issued it? In other words, what country does it let you travel to?– Nate EldredgeCommented Jun 13, 2017 at 5:42
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I'm now in the United states– user62482Commented Jun 13, 2017 at 5:44
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My visa is still valid, why would I apply for a new visa– user62482Commented Jun 13, 2017 at 6:00
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If your visa is damaged, then before your next trip to the US, you must apply for a new visa at the US embassy, as damaged visas are not valid.
If only the passport is damaged, you can enter the US with your damaged passport with the visa and the new passport together. So the visa does not need to be put in your new passport.
Source: Timatic, the database used by airlines:
A passenger may enter the USA with a valid visa in an expired passport, provided also holding a valid passport of the same nationality
answered Jun 13, 2017 at 5:53
My visa was damaged. What should I do?
If your visa has been damaged in any way, you will need to reapply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
answered Jun 13, 2017 at 5:47
