Passport Rules 2025: Why British Travellers Are Being Denied Boarding

Why 200-300 British Travellers Are Being Denied Boarding Every Day...

According to travel expert Simon Calder, hundreds of British travellers are being turned away at airports, ferry terminals, and cruise ports daily. The reason? Passport expiry rules under EU/Schengen regulations that many travellers don't realise exist.

The Hidden Passport Rules You Need to Know

EU and Schengen Area Travel:

• Your passport must be issued less than 10 years before your travel date
• You need at least three months' validity remaining after your planned return date

Other Popular Destinations:

• USA and UAE require six months' validity
• Always check specific country requirements before booking

Three Simple Steps to Avoid Disappointment

1. Check the Issue Date Your passport's issue date is crucial for EU/Schengen travel. Even if your passport hasn't expired, if it was issued more than 10 years ago, you could be denied boarding.
2. Verify Remaining Validity Count forward from your return date - you need at least three months (or six for some destinations) beyond this date.
3. Don't Delay Renewal With processing times around three weeks, renew early if your passport is approaching the 10-year mark.

"The impact of my husband's passport being invalid and

me having to then travel on my own with three young children to

our destination is something I'd never want anyone to experience"

Sharon, Mum of 3, doqit user since Feb 2025

Smart Travel Tips

Protect Your Journey:

• Set passport renewal reminders in doqit
• Store digital copies of travel documents
• Take photos of packed luggage before travel (essential for lost baggage claims)

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Published: 7th July 2025