Why Do Passports Expire

[StuartLittle]

Here's a question I haven't seen asked before.

 

Why do they expire in 10 years (or 5 if you're a child)? It's not like you're no longer a citizen. Granted, your appearance will change in that time frame, but why not simply have us send in the old passport with a new photo? They could quickly "check us out", and reissue with a new photo. Shouldn't cost more than $10 to pull that off every 10 years.

[cuyahoga11]

But look at all that money the government will be losing.

[GoinCruisin]

Why do drivers licenses expire??? It's a form of ID... alot can change in 10 years, no biggie, comes out to about $9/year

[VentureMan_2000]

They need to see the most recent wrinkles, scars, and effects of gravity that constitutes your facial looks... :D

 

Just be glad they don't require a photo of your breasts every 10 years... :eek:

[BBiles]

Here's a question I haven't seen asked before.

 

Why do they expire in 10 years (or 5 if you're a child)?

 

Probably because this is a "Carnival Message Board" and not http://www.travel.state.gov. ?!?!

 

Instead of 2nd hand information from a cruise message board, why not get it straight from the source??

[VentureMan_2000]

I liked my answer better... :D

[buddyjo143]

Why do drivers licenses expire??? It's a form of ID... alot can change in 10 years, no biggie, comes out to about $9/year

 

Passport photos: $20

Passport renewal: $67

Carnival cruise: $199~$$$

Memories: Priceless

[Ev1995]

Consider yourself lucky to be able to get them for 10 yrs, in Canada, they are issued for 5 yrs, but are really only good for 4.5 yrs as they must be valid for a min of 6 months after your return.

 

I would love for the passports to be at least good for as long as they are supposed to be, we pay for 5 but dont get 5 yrs of use. Doesn't make any sense at all.

[Lightsluvr]

Passport photos: $20

Passport renewal: $67

Carnival cruise: $199~$$$

Memories: Priceless

 

 

Perfect response. Bravo.

 

LL

[Montana Cruzer]

Just be glad they don't require a photo of your breasts every 10 years... :eek:

 

VentureMan, I loved your answer! :D It made me laugh out loud. And coming from a woman, I whole-heartedly agree! :eek:

[samickgirl]

Consider yourself lucky to be able to get them for 10 yrs, in Canada, they are issued for 5 yrs, but are really only good for 4.5 yrs as they must be valid for a min of 6 months after your return.

 

I would love for the passports to be at least good for as long as they are supposed to be, we pay for 5 but dont get 5 yrs of use. Doesn't make any sense at all.

Yeah I know what you mean, I wish they'd hurry up and allow our passports to be renewed instead of having to get a whole new passport. I have a British passport at the moment which is good for 10 years. The rest of the family just got their Canadian passports(I've had my BP for 4 years already) And theirs will expire before mine does. Go figure!