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berbrock · 12-27-2004, 02:58 PM

My passport is valid through 2008 but the picture is from when I was 17 and I look pretty different now that I'm 23.......do I need to get another one or just have an updated photo id with me?

**space virgin** · 12-27-2004, 03:06 PM

Getting another one will cost you and arm and a leg and take a while. Just have a photo ID with a more recent picture with you and you should be fine.

**beergal** · 12-27-2004, 03:14 PM

yes unless you have been on extreme makeover i agree with SV just take some valid phot id with you like drivers lisence etc

**pinion** · 12-27-2004, 10:28 PM

I agree with the above experts

Costs $75 here in Canada (last I checked) to get a new pasport, its not alot of money...but it aint chump change!

If you are really worried about, or there really is a huge difference, you may just want to look into gettin a new one. If you show up to customs sweating bullets b/c you're so nervous about it....they may suspect something. So who knows, it may save you some hassel! I know I've been torn into by customs a couple times (here & Europe).

Turns out my dashing charm doesn't work on Italian custom agents.

**omisan** · 12-28-2004, 09:41 AM

My passport's only 2.5 years old and already I look completely different. Hell, I look different ever month. No one's seemed to have ever given a damn except for the US immigration officers upon coming home... and even they couldn't be bothered to ask for backup ID.

**space virgin** · 12-28-2004, 10:17 AM

In that case we should start calling you Mr. Makeover.