With summer holidays fast approaching, many Britons will be eager to fly overseas. for a holiday.
But as the Home Office has warned, the extension could be delayed due to backlog. caused due to the Covid pandemic, British passport holders are being urged to check their documents for a long time. of time before their journey. current delays mean getting new documents may take up up to 10 weeks, according to The Mirror.
While your passport is expiring, it’s not the only thing you need Check on them. There are other factors to consider, including your issue the date that can invalidate your passport for travel.
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Instead of being rejected as soon as you get to the airport, read below for all of in information on four key what to check before traveling on holiday.
Shelf life
It may sound obviously, but the validity of your passport key. The Ministry of the Interior estimated that over five million people delayed the replacement of the passport in 2020 and 2021 as travel is mostly off in cards (including ban on overseas travel during peak restrictions).
In a frenzy of finally get to head abroad again, it is easy to forget to check if your documents are valid, so do sure check the validity of your passport. This is also worth noting that the expiration date must be valid after you have traveled too.
Majority of countries usually require your passport to be valid for at least three months after the date of departure from the country, including holiday hot Spots like Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Cyprus and Greece. best place check exactly requirements is an on Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice for destination – you can check it on gov.uk/foreign travel tips.
the date of issue
A large number of of European Union countries in The Schengen area requires that your passport is not more over 10 years from the moment of issue. However, given that your passport also must be valid for at least three six months after your trip need to ensure you meet both sets of Criteria for visiting the country.
For example, Portugal requires your passport to be valid for three months after your trip, so your passport will be need be issued nine years and nine months before the date of travel. Previously, British passports were issued and, in fact, allowed for this buffer, but after the UK leaves the EU this does not apply in Same way.
Again best place check exactly requirements for What is your destination on gov.uk/foreign travel tips. But this also worth talk to your airline or tour operator if you’re unsure.
Check your passport for damage
A damaged passport may be invalidated at border control on or side of your journey, so it is important to keep this document in security place. However, accidents do happen – and if your passport is damaged, you need apply for a new one.
There is various factors that may mean that the passport is considered invalid. For example, if your personal data is not readable, if there are any pages that are torn or missing, or if the pages have been water damaged. Any unexpected markings or inscriptions may also means that your passport is not considered suitable.
You can find out more about the restoration of a damaged passport on in website here – gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/replace.
Use the Foreign Office’s recommendations checklist
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a special checklist before the trip for British use as a reference point before the holidays, including key information on passports and visas.
As part of He offers his advice:
- “Take a photo or photocopy of in information page of your passport (page with your photo, personal details and passport number) and store it’s secure so you can access if your valuables/phone are lost or stolen.”
- “Sign your passport on page opposite yours information page. An unsigned passport is invalid.”
- “Fill in your emergency contact details in in back of Your passport.”
You can find out more on gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-checklist.
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