Jet2, Ryanair, and Easyjet issue key travel advice for UK passengers with red passports

UK holidaymakers and tourists still holding onto 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, among others, have alerted passengers to the potential pitfalls of travelling with a burgundy passport.

The UK's transition to blue passports post-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 North Wales Live.

It's essential to check the entry requirements of your destination country to understand which calculation method applies. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on passport validity requirements, you should consult that country's embassy or consulate.

It's important to confirm the entry requirements of the country you plan to visit. To get the most reliable and current data on passport validity requirements, contact the embassy or consulate of that country or use trustworthy travel resources.