For British passport holders
Is your passport valid for your trip?
Check the EU 10-year rule, Schengen 3-month rule and destination-specific validity for every traveller in your family — in seconds.
- 220+ destinations, FCDO-based rules
- Adult & child passports, whole family at once
- Private — nothing leaves your device
Choose a destination to see the result.
The rules we check
EU 10-year issue rule
Passport must be under 10 years old on the day you enter the EU/Schengen area.
The 6-month passport rule
Which countries need 6 months remaining — and why Europe, Turkey and the USA have different rules.
Child 5-year passports
Children's passports expire after 5 years — often sooner than parents expect.
Blank pages & EES
Many countries need 1–2 blank pages. The EU's EES now registers fingerprints at the border.
Top UK holiday destinations
Travelling with the whole family?
Children's passports expire after 5 years, and every traveller is checked against the same destination rules. Add everyone to the checker above and see all results side by side before you book.
Child passport guidePassport not valid? You still have options.
HMPO's 1-Day Premium and 1-Week Fast Track services can get you a new passport before you fly.
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Frequently asked questions
This tool gives guidance based on published FCDO entry requirements. Rules can change at short notice. Always check the official GOV.UK foreign travel advice before you travel.