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18.06.2023 - 19:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Many Brits will be planning a getaway abroad this summer. But if you are flying somewhere in the coming weeks it’s important to make sure that your passport is the right condition.
If your passport is damaged, shows too much wear and tear or was issued too long ago, it could stop you from boarding your plane. It’s more important than ever before to check your passport, especially as post-Brexit rules come into force.
With a surge in passport applications following Covid and strikes at passport officers, the Government currently advises that it’ll take up to 10 weeks to renew a passport, so make sure you check your travel documents as early as possible, the Mirror reports. Below are five common mistakes people need to look out for to ensure that their holiday runs smoothly.
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Following Brexit EU border officials are required to stamp UK passports, so governments can keep a tab on who has been where. However, this means you can run out of blank pages a lot earlier than you’re used to.
This can be an issue when you visit certain countries as they can require a specific number of blank pages. It’s important to check the requirements of your destination before you travel.
Travellers need to ensure that their passports are valid for at least three months after the day they plan to leave when heading to an EU country. You also need to make sure that your passport has been issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country.
This is something which has caught out many holidaymakers as previously when you renewed your passport, any remaining months were added onto the expiry date. If you turn up at an airport with an invalid passport, you
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