passport rules

[cris r]

Going to USA in April this year and my passport runs out on the March 2011 when do I needto apply for a new one Thanks x

[dzug]

March 2011.

Passport validity is in most circumstances not an issue with visiting the US. With nearly a year's validity you wouldn't have any problems anywhere.

[Buenchico]

The USA has a '6 month validity' rule for passports but they also have an agreement with the UK whereby the validity of a British passport is automatically extended for 6 months beyond its nominal expiry date. So, as long as you hold a British passport, you can use it for travel to the USA (subject to visa requirements) as long as you leave the USA on or before the expiry date on the passport:
http://www.usembassy...._visa_niv.html#niv079

You can renew a British passport at any time. Any unexpired period on your old passport (up to a maximum of 9 months) is automatically added to the validity of your new one.

Chris