Passport validity requirements by country

Compare passport rules for popular destinations quickly. This page is designed for UK travellers who want a fast overview before opening the full destination guide or using the checker tool.

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EU / Schengen rules

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For Schengen destinations, UK passports usually need to be under 10 years old on arrival and valid for 3 months after leaving the Schengen area.

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Country Category Passport rule Guide status Details
Australia Non-EU Passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay, and you need the correct visa Live guide View rules
Austria EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Canada Non-EU Passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay; most air arrivals need an eTA Live guide View rules
Croatia EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Cyprus EU / Non-Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival, at least 3 months valid after leaving, plus 1 blank page Live guide View rules
Egypt Non-EU Passport must have at least 6 months validity after arrival and at least 1 blank page Live guide View rules
France EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Germany EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Greece EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Ireland Common Travel Area British nationals are not legally required to show a passport, but carriers may require ID Live guide View rules
Italy EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Japan Non-EU Passport must be valid for the length of your stay and have a blank page for the visa stamp Live guide View rules
Mexico Non-EU Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay; 180 days validity is recommended Live guide View rules
Morocco Non-EU Passport expiry date must be at least 3 months after the date you arrive Live guide View rules
Netherlands EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Portugal EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Spain EU / Schengen Less than 10 years old on arrival and at least 3 months valid after leaving the Schengen area Live guide View rules
Thailand Non-EU Passport must have at least 6 months validity after arrival and at least 1 blank page Live guide View rules
Tunisia Non-EU Passport should be valid for the duration of your stay Live guide View rules
Turkey Non-EU Passport must be valid for at least 150 days from the date you arrive Live guide View rules
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Non-EU Passport must have at least 6 months validity after the date you arrive Live guide View rules
USA Non-EU Passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay Live guide View rules

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