Recent weeks have seen media reports of passengers being mistakenly denied boarding by airlines who said their passports were not valid for travel to EU and Schengen area countries.
The FCDO has now moved to try to clarify these validity rules which apply to all EU countries, apart from Ireland. They also apply for travel to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.
It advises that UK travellers must follow Schengen area passport requirements and check that their passport meets these rules:
* Passports must be issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (date of issue)
Foreign Office issues new guidance on passport validity to EU
Government
Rob Gill
13 May 2022
The Foreign Office (FCDO) has updated its guidance on passport validity requirements for EU countries following confusion about the rules among travellers and airlines.
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