Passport expiry date

horseykitty

My son is travelling to Lanzarote on the 19th of this month as part of his uni course. His passport is valid until 10th May. is he going to be ok to travel on this or does he need a new one? Thanks.

Caroline_a

I would check with the Passport Office, but I would think he should be ok so long as he returns before the expiry date of the passport.

toniq

I'm thought you need 6 months clear in your passport at time of travel x

toniq

This site lists which countries need what amount of time left in passport x If he is going to Lanzarote he should be fine.
http://www.wordtravels.com/travel-inspiration/passport-expiry-issues

hth x

Some countries have a strict 6-month validity rule in place. If your passport expires within 6 months of your date of arrival you will be turned away at immigration, if not before at your departure airport. These include: Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Paraguay, Tunisia, Romania, Singapore and surprisingly, Belgium.

Other countries enforce a 3-month rule. These include: Cambodia, Denmark, Fiji, Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand, Croatia and Estonia

Many countries however require only a passport valid for the duration of your stay. Among these are: Kenya, Tanzania, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, UK and USA.

There are some exceptions: EU citizens only ever need a valid passport, regardless of date, to travel in other EU countries. US citizens need only a driving license or valid passport to enter Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and any US overseas territories such as Puerto Rico.


For any other nationalities: rather than risk travelling with a passport that will expire in 6 months or less, you are strongly advised to get your passport renewed or get an emergency passport before travel.

hippychick1

When we went to Majorca, my young son only had about two weeks left on his passport. We were told that it was fine, as long as it hadn't expired for the return journey. I'm sure it's fine. Maybe ask the company he booked the flights with?

dixie_dean_2

It's fine.