Sealed Visa Package - Tear on side of envelope

[SM&JSN 11]

Question for all. Received my Passport with visa along with sealed envelope back today. 

 

The envelope seal is in tact but the side of the envelope has been torn, not fully (certainly not enough to remove or add anything into the package) but I am looking for some guidance if I need to have them repackage it before I travel? As the seal is not broken and none of the tape is removed does this tear still invalidate the package?

 

Due to be travelling in two days as fiance is unwell and am now concerned I will need to delay.

 

Thanks for your input.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, SM&JSN said:

Due to be travelling in two days as fiance is unwell and am now concerned I will need to delay.

Just travel. I’ve seen this asked before over the years and if it’s a small tear like that, it was not an issue at POE and London does not need to repackage. If you had access to remove and replace documents, then it would need content checking and resealing. 

[JFH 12,189]

Mine looked like they by the time I reached the desk at POE. I put it inside a large plastic zip wallet to travel but still it got torn and the flight was full. No room for it in my hand luggage so I put it in the seat pocket in front of me. It got torn when I pulled it out when we landed. Those envelopes are flimsy. Not an issue for the agent. 

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