Reliable Visa, Unreliable Passport: Remember that each case must be evaluated individually based on the legislation of your country of citizenship and the host country.

• If your passport expires before your visa, the entry stamps allowing border crossing remain valid. When obtaining a new passport, check with the Ministry of Internal Affairs whether it is possible to keep your old passport.

Many countries accept this option. You must present both documents when crossing the border.

• Transferring the visa to a new passport.

This method is accepted by some countries. Confirm with the embassy of the host country whether it is possible to transfer the visa to a new passport. The standard procedure begins with submitting an application. After that, the entry permit in the old passport is canceled, and a new stamp is placed in the new passport with validity matching the previous one.