Problems with passports issued in 2006 Julia Fry, Oxford, writes My husband and I have booked a last-minute holiday to the US and Canada. Unfortunately, it appears that my husband's British passport, issued in March 2006, may not be valid to enter the US using the Visa Waiver Program. Both the Foreign Office website (fco.gov.uk) and the US Embassy website say British passports issued between October 26, 2005, and October 25, 2006, must have digital photographs. Apparently this means that the photograph must be printed directly on to the passport page and not glued or laminated on. I was told by a visa agency that my husband's passport would be fine. I pointed out that the photograph appeared laminated but was told that it would be OK. But there is still a doubt in my mind. Gill Charlton, consumer expert, replies You are right to remain doubtful. Most British passports issued between October 26, 2005, and October 25, 2006, do not have printed digital photographs. This one-year problem arose because the UK's passport agency did not have the equipment to print digital photographs in time for the US deadline for countries using the Visa Waiver Program. The US Consulate in London says that your husband either has to apply for a tourist visa or he must obtain a new passport. I gather you have now shown your husband's passport to another agent, who confirmed that the photograph is not digitalised. The best solution is to apply for a new passport which, fortunately, you have time to obtain.