Traveling to India with near expiry passport

[Alex-1]

My passport is going to expire on 18th Nov. I didn't see that and booked ticket for me, wife a child 2 months old on 14th November. We didn't want to spend winter with our newborn. Toronto consulate website says in their FAQ page that validity on passport is not required for Indians travelling to India. I confirmed the same with consulate official and passport office officials in India. They said I have to land before the 18th. However my airlines (Lufthansa) says since I have a 2 hour transit in Frankfurt I need to have at least 6 months validity in my passport. Did anyone face similar situation? any help would be much appreciated.

 

[armoured]

However my airlines (Lufthansa) says since I have a 2 hour transit in Frankfurt I need to have at least 6 months validity in my passport. Did anyone face similar situation? any help would be much appreciated.

Doesn't matter what anyone says - if your airline will not let you board the flight to Frankfurt, that's it. Speak to them.

 

[steaky]

My passport is going to expire on 18th Nov. I didn't see that and booked ticket for me, wife a child 2 months old on 14th November. We didn't want to spend winter with our newborn. Toronto consulate website says in their FAQ page that validity on passport is not required for Indians travelling to India. I confirmed the same with consulate official and passport office officials in India. They said I have to land before the 18th. However my airlines (Lufthansa) says since I have a 2 hour transit in Frankfurt I need to have at least 6 months validity in my passport. Did anyone face similar situation? any help would be much appreciated.

Why don't you get a direct Canada to India flight?

 

[Alex-1]

Doesn't matter what anyone says - if your airline will not let you board the flight to Frankfurt, that's it. Speak to them.

Thank you. I spoke with the airline. one person is saying that I need 6 month validity another is saying I can travel if Indian consulate say I can.

 

[Alex-1]

Why don't you get a direct Canada to India flight?

I booked tickets from my work without seeing my expiry date. I had to reschedule it to a date before my expiry date as I booked a non refundable ticket.

 

[steaky]

I booked tickets from my work without seeing my expiry date. I had to reschedule it to a date before my expiry date as I booked a non refundable ticket.

This has nothing to do with not booking a direct Canada to India flight.

 

[Alex-1]

This has nothing to do with not booking a direct Canada to India flight.

I didn't see any direct flights and this flight was the best option considering the travel time and I thought it would be good to have a break in between as we are travelling with a new born.

 

[armoured]

Thank you. I spoke with the airline. one person is saying that I need 6 month validity another is saying I can travel if Indian consulate say I can.

Let's be clear: I think the question of what India allows is clear (as with most countries, they'll let you in/can't deny you entry if your passport is valid - period). Lufthansa raised a separate issue - whether you need more validity in Frankfurt. What Lufthansa says, goes, because if you can't board your flight to Frankfurt, that's it.

 

[Alex-1]

Let's be clear: I think the question of what India allows is clear (as with most countries, they'll let you in/can't deny you entry if your passport is valid - period). Lufthansa raised a separate issue - whether you need more validity in Frankfurt. What Lufthansa says, goes, because if you can't board your flight to Frankfurt, that's it.

Can I get an emergency certificate? any idea on that?

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Can I get an emergency certificate? any idea on that?

Lufthansa can be very annoying and it is their prerogative on whether they'll allow you to board or not. Why not take a direct flight instead? Go to India by going from your current city to Toronto or Montreal or Vancouver instead.

 

[Alex-1]

Lufthansa can be very annoying and it is their prerogative on whether they'll allow you to board or not. Why not take a direct flight instead? Go to India by going from your current city to Toronto or Montreal or Vancouver instead.

Thank you for replying. I am searching for direct flights.

 

[steaky]

I didn't see any direct flights and this flight was the best option considering the travel time and I thought it would be good to have a break in between as we are travelling with a new born.

I googled and there's an Air India flight leaving Vancouver on Nov 12 at 10a.m. and the traveling time is about 14 hours to DEL.

 

[Alex-1]

I googled and there's an Air India flight leaving Vancouver on Nov 12 at 10a.m. and the traveling is about 14 hours to DEL.

Thank you so much for your time. I am looking into it. Thanks

 

[Parveendeol]

Hi , I am in the same boat, you were able to go by direct flight? or they still caused issues. I'm planning to book Air India direct.

 

[Alex-1]

I am playing it safe. I didn't find any direct flights from calgary so I am renewing my passport before travelling. You should have no problem if you have a direct flight.