About UK Passport Checker
UK Passport Checker is an independent UK-based website that helps travellers understand whether a British passport is likely to meet common validity rules before a trip.
The site is designed for everyday travel planning: checking the 10-year Schengen issue-date rule, the 3-month Schengen validity rule, common 6-month validity rules outside Europe, passport renewal timings, ETIAS/EES updates, and reminder emails for future expiry dates.
What we do
We turn official travel rules into plain-English checks, examples, and guides for UK passport holders.
What we do not do
We cannot approve travel, issue passports, provide legal advice, or guarantee entry to a country.
Why it exists
Passport rules are easy to misunderstand, especially after Brexit and the end of extra months counting for Schengen trips.
How our guidance is created
We write and maintain our guides by checking official public sources, then explaining the practical effect for UK travellers. Where rules depend on the destination, we point users back to the relevant official country page.
- GOV.UK Foreign Travel Advice
- GOV.UK passport services
- Official EU ETIAS information
- Official EU Entry/Exit System information
Corrections and feedback
Travel rules can change quickly. If you spot something that looks wrong or out of date, please tell us through the contact page and include the source you checked.