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Do airlines require 6 months passport validity?

The Issue Date of your passport can be found on the data page of your passport book or on the front of your passport card. Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.



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In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.

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Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay if you plan on transiting a Schengen country. Please review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page. We recommend that your passport have at least six months' validity remaining.

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Many European countries (the Schengen states) require that your passport be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.

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To enter the United Kingdom, your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your planned stay.

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The six-month passport validity requirement does NOT apply to an American citizen using a U.S. passport to enter Canada. He/she may do so up until the date of expiration of the passport.

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The countries listed here require you to have a passport with a period of at least 6 months upon arrival:
  • Afghanistan.
  • Algeria.
  • Anguilla.
  • Bahrain.
  • Bhutan.
  • Botswana.
  • British Virgin Islands.
  • Brunei.


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Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page. You will need proof of sufficient funds and a return plane ticket.

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Have at least six-month's validity remaining on your passport whenever you travel abroad.

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