Warning issued to Jet2, Ryanair and EasyJet passengers who haven't got blue passport
by Annabal Bagdi · ChronicleLiveUK holidaymakers and tourists who are still in possession of their red passports have been issued a warning about the rules and restrictions that come with them. Airlines including Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, Wizz Air, British Airways, and others have alerted passengers to the potential pitfalls of travelling with a burgundy passport.
The UK's transition to blue passports following Brexit has led to new 'third-country nationals' rules for entering European Union countries, which could catch out those still using their old red or burgundy passports. Since the UK's departure from the EU, your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the day you enter the EU/Schengen Zone and must be valid for at least three months after the day you plan to leave.
The six-month passport rule is a regulation stating that your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of your planned departure or arrival from the country (depending on the country). This rule applies to both international and domestic travel.
If your passport is not valid for at least six months, you may be denied boarding or entry into certain countries. The calculation of the 6-month passport validity requirement depends on the specific country you are travelling to.
In some cases, the six-month period begins from the date you depart from that country, while in other cases, it begins from the date you arrive, reports Birmingham Live.
It's vital to confirm the entry requirements of your destination country to comprehend which calculation method is applicable. For the most precise and current data on passport validity requirements, you should refer to that country's embassy or consulate.
It's crucial to verify the entry requirements of the nation you're intending to visit. To obtain the most dependable and recent information about passport validity requirements, liaise with the embassy or consulate of that country or utilise reliable travel resources.
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