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Response:

Calculated Shard: 191 (from laksa096)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa191.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/blog/swifts-guide-passport-expiration-dates/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/blog/swifts-guide-passport-expiration-dates/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/blog\/swifts-guide-passport-expiration-dates\/","crawl_time":1776458334,"first_indexed_time":1483842235,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,swiftpassportservices!www,\/blog\/swifts-guide-passport-expiration-dates\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2066110430318462991","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Swift's Guide to Passport Expiration Dates","meta_descriptions":["Not sure of the rules behind passports and expiration dates? Here's Swift's guide to dates and more."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If your U.S. passport is set to expire in six months or fewer, it’s high time for a renewal.\nWhile it’s always been safest to keep at least six months’ time on your \npassport before it expires\n, more and more countries are now enforcing regulations that demand it. Early passport renewal is the key to ensure you’re not stuck paying the consequences.\nWhat Are the Consequences?\nA release from the \nU.S. Department of State\n notes U.S. citizens traveling with passports that expire in fewer than six months have had disruptions to their planned trips. These have included:\nBeing denied airline boarding\nBeing detained upon arrival in several foreign destinations\nWhat happens when you’re detained upon arrival at foreign destinations depends on the authorities at each destination. You’ll be subject to each country’s specific laws and regulations. You’ll also be responsible for paying your own way back home if needed. The only help the U.S. government can provide is information for the foreign embassy in that country or info on hiring an English-speaking lawyer.\nRenewing your passport early is suddenly a \nvery\n good idea.\nWhy Six Months?\nThe travel disruptions have occurred in many European travel destinations in the \nSchengen area\n, which is comprised of 26 different countries throughout which you can travel while only showing your passport upon initial entry into the area. Although several countries within the Schengen area say passports must be valid for three months after entry, many countries assume travelers will be staying for the full three months allowed. They thus require six months’ validity on all travelers’ passports.\nThe 26 countries that make up the Schengen area are\n:\nAustria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia\nFinland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary\nIceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania\nLuxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland\nPortugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland\nEach country has its own passport validity regulations, although the U.S. Department of State recommends six months or more for all of the above.\nWhat about Other Foreign Destinations?\nOther countries across the globe also have their own passport validity regulations, and some may only require your passport be valid at the time of entry into your foreign destination. Take a look at Swift’s list of \nCountries Enforcing Six Month Validity Rule\n. You can specifically check what your destination country requires by visiting the search page for \ncountry specific information.\nEven when countries only ask your passport be valid at the time of entry, you’ll again be safest with at least six months validity on your passport at any given time. It’s much less of a hassle to renew your passport early than it is to risk missing your planned flight or being detained by authorities at your foreign destination. This is especially true when Swift makes it so easy and fast to \nrenew your passport online\n.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/blog\/swifts-guide-passport-expiration-dates\/#content)\n\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/about\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/blog\/)\n- [Knowledge Base](https:\/\/support.swiftpassportservices.com\/swift-knowledge-base)\n- [Login](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/my-account\/)\n\n[CART](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/cart)\n\n[CART](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/cart)\n\n[CHECKOUT](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/checkout)\n\n[CHECKOUT](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/checkout)\n\n[![Swift Passport& Visa 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Early passport renewal is the key to ensure you’re not stuck paying the consequences.\n\n##\n## What Are the Consequences?\n\nA release from the [U.S. Department of State](https:\/\/www.state.gov\/r\/pa\/prs\/ps\/2014\/09\/231319.htm) notes U.S. citizens traveling with passports that expire in fewer than six months have had disruptions to their planned trips. These have included:\n\n- Being denied airline boarding\n- Being detained upon arrival in several foreign destinations\n\nWhat happens when you’re detained upon arrival at foreign destinations depends on the authorities at each destination. You’ll be subject to each country’s specific laws and regulations. You’ll also be responsible for paying your own way back home if needed. The only help the U.S. government can provide is information for the foreign embassy in that country or info on hiring an English-speaking lawyer.\n\nRenewing your passport early is suddenly a *very* good idea.\n\n##\n## Why Six Months?\n\nThe travel disruptions have occurred in many European travel destinations in the [Schengen area](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/schengen-visas), which is comprised of 26 different countries throughout which you can travel while only showing your passport upon initial entry into the area. Although several countries within the Schengen area say passports must be valid for three months after entry, many countries assume travelers will be staying for the full three months allowed. They thus require six months’ validity on all travelers’ passports.\n\nThe 26 countries that make up the Schengen area are:\n\n- Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia\n- Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary\n- Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania\n- Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland\n- Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland\n\nEach country has its own passport validity regulations, although the U.S. Department of State recommends six months or more for all of the above.\n\n##\n## What about Other Foreign Destinations?\n\nOther countries across the globe also have their own passport validity regulations, and some may only require your passport be valid at the time of entry into your foreign destination. Take a look at Swift’s list of [Countries Enforcing Six Month Validity Rule](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/your-passport-and-the-six-month-validity-rule\/). You can specifically check what your destination country requires by visiting the search page for [country specific information.](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/passports\/en\/country.html)\n\nEven when countries only ask your passport be valid at the time of entry, you’ll again be safest with at least six months validity on your passport at any given time. It’s much less of a hassle to renew your passport early than it is to risk missing your planned flight or being detained by authorities at your foreign destination. This is especially true when Swift makes it so easy and fast to [renew your passport online](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/us-passport-renewal-service).\n\n[PrevPrevious Post](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/blog\/passport-owe-irs\/)\n\n[Next PostNext](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/blog\/ringing-chinese-year\/)\n\n![Picture of Rob Lee](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTE3MCAxMTg1IiB3aWR0aD0iMTE3MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMTg1IiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n#### Rob Lee\nRob Lee is co-founder of Swift Passport and Visa Services. 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If you do not wish to use a third party, visit the [U.S. Department of State website](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel.html).\n\nScroll to Top","attrs_readable_markdown":"If your U.S. passport is set to expire in six months or fewer, it’s high time for a renewal.\n\nWhile it’s always been safest to keep at least six months’ time on your [passport before it expires](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/can-i-travel-with-an-expired-passport\/), more and more countries are now enforcing regulations that demand it. Early passport renewal is the key to ensure you’re not stuck paying the consequences.\n\nWhat Are the Consequences?\n\nA release from the [U.S. Department of State](https:\/\/www.state.gov\/r\/pa\/prs\/ps\/2014\/09\/231319.htm) notes U.S. citizens traveling with passports that expire in fewer than six months have had disruptions to their planned trips. These have included:\n\n- Being denied airline boarding\n- Being detained upon arrival in several foreign destinations\n\nWhat happens when you’re detained upon arrival at foreign destinations depends on the authorities at each destination. You’ll be subject to each country’s specific laws and regulations. You’ll also be responsible for paying your own way back home if needed. The only help the U.S. government can provide is information for the foreign embassy in that country or info on hiring an English-speaking lawyer.\n\nRenewing your passport early is suddenly a *very* good idea.\n\nWhy Six Months?\n\nThe travel disruptions have occurred in many European travel destinations in the [Schengen area](https:\/\/www.swiftpassportservices.com\/schengen-visas), which is comprised of 26 different countries throughout which you can travel while only showing your passport upon initial entry into the area. 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Boilerpipe Text	If your U.S. passport is set to expire in six months or fewer, it’s high time for a renewal. While it’s always been safest to keep at least six months’ time on your passport before it expires , more and more countries are now enforcing regulations that demand it. Early passport renewal is the key to ensure you’re not stuck paying the consequences. What Are the Consequences? A release from the U.S. Department of State notes U.S. citizens traveling with passports that expire in fewer than six months have had disruptions to their planned trips. These have included: Being denied airline boarding Being detained upon arrival in several foreign destinations What happens when you’re detained upon arrival at foreign destinations depends on the authorities at each destination. You’ll be subject to each country’s specific laws and regulations. You’ll also be responsible for paying your own way back home if needed. The only help the U.S. government can provide is information for the foreign embassy in that country or info on hiring an English-speaking lawyer. Renewing your passport early is suddenly a very good idea. Why Six Months? The travel disruptions have occurred in many European travel destinations in the Schengen area , which is comprised of 26 different countries throughout which you can travel while only showing your passport upon initial entry into the area. Although several countries within the Schengen area say passports must be valid for three months after entry, many countries assume travelers will be staying for the full three months allowed. They thus require six months’ validity on all travelers’ passports. The 26 countries that make up the Schengen area are : Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Each country has its own passport validity regulations, although the U.S. Department of State recommends six months or more for all of the above. What about Other Foreign Destinations? Other countries across the globe also have their own passport validity regulations, and some may only require your passport be valid at the time of entry into your foreign destination. Take a look at Swift’s list of Countries Enforcing Six Month Validity Rule . You can specifically check what your destination country requires by visiting the search page for country specific information. Even when countries only ask your passport be valid at the time of entry, you’ll again be safest with at least six months validity on your passport at any given time. It’s much less of a hassle to renew your passport early than it is to risk missing your planned flight or being detained by authorities at your foreign destination. This is especially true when Swift makes it so easy and fast to renew your passport online .
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The 26 countries that make up the Schengen area are: - Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia - Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary - Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania - Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland - Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Each country has its own passport validity regulations, although the U.S. Department of State recommends six months or more for all of the above. ## ## What about Other Foreign Destinations? Other countries across the globe also have their own passport validity regulations, and some may only require your passport be valid at the time of entry into your foreign destination. Take a look at Swift’s list of [Countries Enforcing Six Month Validity Rule](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/your-passport-and-the-six-month-validity-rule/). 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Readable Markdown	If your U.S. passport is set to expire in six months or fewer, it’s high time for a renewal. While it’s always been safest to keep at least six months’ time on your [passport before it expires](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/can-i-travel-with-an-expired-passport/), more and more countries are now enforcing regulations that demand it. Early passport renewal is the key to ensure you’re not stuck paying the consequences. What Are the Consequences? A release from the [U.S. Department of State](https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2014/09/231319.htm) notes U.S. citizens traveling with passports that expire in fewer than six months have had disruptions to their planned trips. These have included: - Being denied airline boarding - Being detained upon arrival in several foreign destinations What happens when you’re detained upon arrival at foreign destinations depends on the authorities at each destination. You’ll be subject to each country’s specific laws and regulations. You’ll also be responsible for paying your own way back home if needed. The only help the U.S. government can provide is information for the foreign embassy in that country or info on hiring an English-speaking lawyer. Renewing your passport early is suddenly a very good idea. Why Six Months? The travel disruptions have occurred in many European travel destinations in the [Schengen area](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/schengen-visas), which is comprised of 26 different countries throughout which you can travel while only showing your passport upon initial entry into the area. Although several countries within the Schengen area say passports must be valid for three months after entry, many countries assume travelers will be staying for the full three months allowed. They thus require six months’ validity on all travelers’ passports. The 26 countries that make up the Schengen area are: - Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia - Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary - Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania - Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland - Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Each country has its own passport validity regulations, although the U.S. Department of State recommends six months or more for all of the above. What about Other Foreign Destinations? Other countries across the globe also have their own passport validity regulations, and some may only require your passport be valid at the time of entry into your foreign destination. Take a look at Swift’s list of [Countries Enforcing Six Month Validity Rule](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/your-passport-and-the-six-month-validity-rule/). You can specifically check what your destination country requires by visiting the search page for [country specific information.](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country.html) Even when countries only ask your passport be valid at the time of entry, you’ll again be safest with at least six months validity on your passport at any given time. It’s much less of a hassle to renew your passport early than it is to risk missing your planned flight or being detained by authorities at your foreign destination. This is especially true when Swift makes it so easy and fast to [renew your passport online](https://www.swiftpassportservices.com/us-passport-renewal-service).
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