When booking a holiday, there’s plenty of things to remember like your passport and travel insurance but there’s one thing you should do that might need bumping up your priority list. While you’ll probably remember to pack your passport in your bag, you might forget to do one thing and it could cost you your holiday. Experts at Travel Republic have shared a five-minute check you should do before jetting off to your next holiday destination.
5-minute passport check you should do before going on holiday All travellers should check their passport expiry date because those with less than three or six months left won’t be accepted in most countries, warn the experts at Travel Republic . Apply or renew your passport application online. You can also submit your photo online! Find our more at: https://t.
co/jut4KBHlhI #GetOnline pic.twitter.com/bfO0og0Tuo — His Majesty’s Passport Office (@HM_Passport) March 25, 2024 Gemma Brown, Head of Commercial and Travel expert at Travel Republic, warns: “Many UK travellers are still unaware of the various passport validity rules that could cut their trips short, with the 6-month passport rule being the most common.
“A passport is usually valid for 5-10 years and because of this, many simply forget to check when they expire before booking a holiday. It’s important to make this check as most countries will not allow you to travel if your passport has less than three or six months before expiration. 6 tips for cheaper family holida.