🚨🛂 Passport renewal period expired! A complete rundown of essential info to check

The first step to preparing for an exciting trip is checking your passport! If you're planning a trip, be sure to check when your passport renewal is due — it's easy to miss!! If your passport has less than 6 months of validity left, you could be denied entry or even refused boarding on the plane! I was checking mine while getting ready for a trip next year and was so surprised that I quickly put this together!

🔍 1. Essential passport validity checklist ✔️ Regular passport (Adult): Valid for 10 years, early renewal possible up to 6 months before expiry ✔️ Departure requirement: At least 6 months of remaining validity from the departure date is recommended; some airlines and countries have been known to refuse entry otherwise ✔️ When you can apply: You can apply for renewal at any time before expiry, following the same procedure as a new application ✔️ Issuance fee: Passport (10-year validity) renewal fee: 50,000 KRW, may vary slightly by region/agency ✔️ Processing time: Average 5–7 days (excluding weekends), can take 10 days to 2 weeks during peak season 📝 2. Passport renewal procedure at a glance

① How to apply ✔️ Online reissue (Gov24) However, for those under 18, applicants getting an e-passport for the "first time," or those who have changed their name, online application is not available → In-person visit required ✔️ Apply in person Visit the passport issuance window at your local city/district office; waiting times can be long, so making a reservation is faster ② Checklist of items to prepare ✔️ ID (resident registration card / driver's license, etc.) ✔️ Original of your existing passport ✔️ 1 passport-size photo (taken within the last 6 months, 3.5 × 4.5cm, plain background, no glasses) ✔️ Fee: 50,000 KRW ~ 53,000 KRW ③ Application & Collection Process 1. Fill out the application form → Submit 2. Collect after an average of 4~7 business days 3. Your existing passport will be collected (you may request to keep it after it is invalidated) ⚠️ Important things to be aware of! ❌ Expired passport → Neither departure nor visa issuance will be possible ❌ Less than 6 months validity → Many countries, including the US and Vietnam, → may deny entry ❗ Emergency issuance → Same-day (1-day) issuance is possible, but requires a 48,000 KRW fee plus proof of reason ❗ Peak season (July–August) → Processing can take up to 2 weeks or more, so be sure to prepare in advance! ❓ 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1. I have 5 months of validity left on my passport—can I still travel? 👉 Most countries require at least 6 months of remaining validity, so we recommend renewing your passport before departure. Q2. I lost my passport. 👉 Report the loss to the police immediately, then apply for passport reissuance. Q3. If I renew my passport, what happens to the visa that was already stamped in it? 👉 You can request the return of the canceled old passport to keep it as a memento. Q4. Is the validity period different for minors? 👉 Yes! Passports for those under 18 are valid for 5 years. Q5. Can I wear glasses in my passport photo? 👉 No! Glasses, colored lenses, and heavy makeup may cause your photo to be rejected. 🔗 4. Official Reference Site 📘 Passport Information Homepage 👉 https://www.passport.go.kr 📝 Passport renewal/reissuance procedure 👉 https://www.passport.go.kr/home/kor/contents.do?menuPos=7 💻 Online reissuance guide 👉 https://www.passport.go.kr/home/kor/contents.do?menuPos=10 📸 Photo specification guide 👉 https://www.passport.go.kr/home/kor/contents.do?menuPos=32 📌 Finally, please make sure to remember this! ✔️ Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining from your departure date to be safe! ✔️ During peak season, prepare well in advance with plenty of time to spare ✔️ Photo specifications and application procedures change slightly every year, so be sure to do a final check on the official website Just having your passport ready means half your trip prep is already done! ✈️ Have a happy trip!