Is your UK passport valid for your next trip?
Enter your passport and travel dates and choose from 227 destinations. We check the exact GOV.UK rule for each one, including the Schengen 10-year issue rule, 3 months after leaving, 6 months from arrival and country-specific rules like Turkey’s 150 days.
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Winter travel guides
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Common passport questions
What is the EU 10-year issue rule?
Your passport must be less than 10 years old on the date you arrive for EU/Schengen trips.
How long must it be valid after my EU trip?
At least 3 calendar months after the day you leave the Schengen area.
Do I need 6 months on my passport?
Not always. Many non-EU countries expect 6 months’ validity, but EU/Schengen trips usually follow different rules.
Also read our 6 month passport rule guide.
Helpful guides
Passport problems & urgent help
Lost, expired, damaged or need it urgently? Step-by-step help with fees and times from GOV.UK.
Winter & Christmas travel
Christmas markets, ski holidays and winter sun — check the passport rules before you book.
Renewal tips & timelines
When to renew, processing times, and fast-track options.
6 month passport rule explained
Do UK travellers really need 6 months on their passport? See when it applies and when it does not.
ETIAS explained
What UK travellers should know for EU trips.
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Popular destination passport rules
Spain passport rules
Check the 10-year issue rule and 3-month validity requirement for Spain.
France passport rules
Check passport validity rules for UK travellers visiting France.
Italy passport rules
See passport validity requirements for UK travellers going to Italy.
Greece passport rules
Check the passport rules for holidays and travel to Greece.
Turkey passport rules
Find out what passport validity UK travellers need for Turkey.
USA passport rules
Understand passport validity requirements for travel to the United States.
Portugal passport rules
Check the Schengen 10-year issue and 3-month validity rules for Portugal.
Germany passport rules
See passport validity rules for UK travellers visiting Germany.
Canada passport rules
Check length-of-stay passport validity and eTA guidance for Canada.
Mexico passport rules
Check Mexico passport validity and the 180-day recommendation.
All country passport rules
Compare every live destination guide in one searchable country list.
Trusted sources we reference
We base our guidance on official sources including gov.uk, ABTA, and the Post Office. Airlines and border authorities may interpret requirements differently.