Passport Expiry-3 months left-Hol to Spain?

Inactive

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

It's the usual MSE "man in the pub" affair.

Yes I know that, I was just trying to get an answer.. I knew there wasn't one.

Why do some people think that it is OK to give false information like that...it helps nobody.:mad:

dzug1

Heliflyguy wrote: »

Thailand also require the passport to be in good condition and some require clear pages in the passport...but anyway I have read that you can enter Spain on an expired British passport for up to 1 year from the date it expired as long as it states you are a "British citizen", the airlines probably wouldnt let you travel though :rolleyes:

That bit about Spain was certainly true a few years ago - I've seen no recent confirmation of that it still applies though.

PolishBigSpender

Inactive wrote: »

Yes I know that, I was just trying to get an answer.. I knew there wasn't one.

I'm sure there will be a claim that they were refused boarding by Ryanair on the basis of their passport not being valid for 26 months exactly

Why do some people think that it is OK to give false information like that...it helps nobody.:mad:

Winds me up too - I'm sure people must believe this nonsense, but two minutes search on Google will tell you all!

PolishBigSpender

dzug1 wrote: »

That bit about Spain was certainly true a few years ago - I've seen no recent confirmation of that it still applies though.

Officially, it doesn't. The Schengen Borders Code states clearly that the border may only be passed on the basis of a valid passport or recognised identity card - and while the Spanish border guards may let you in with an expired passport, it's not worth the risk or hassle.

dzug1

Inactive wrote: »

Yes I know that, I was just trying to get an answer.. I knew there wasn't one.

Why do some people think that it is OK to give false information like that...it helps nobody.:mad:

They are probably just repeating what they've read somewhere else without actually 'knowing' it.

csh_2

So to revive and clarify: Can I travel to Spain and back with 4 wks left on Passport at return without TC airlines throwing me off?
The airline can't over-rule the FO can they?

If I have to renew my and OH passports and get one for the baby I'll be too poor to go!