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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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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