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How long do I need left on my passport to travel to Italy?

Quick Facts. PASSPORT VALIDITY: Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.



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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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As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY: Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required for entry stamp.

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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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Countries With a Three-Month Passport Validity Requirement
  • Albania*
  • Lithuania.
  • Austria.
  • Luxembourg.
  • Azerbaijan.
  • Malta.
  • Belarus.
  • Moldova.


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Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.

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As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY: At least three months beyond date of departure from the Schengen area. The 12-page U.S. emergency passport is not valid for visa-free entry into France.

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

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Have at least six-month's validity remaining on your passport whenever you travel abroad. Check the expiration date on your passport carefully before traveling to Europe – especially children's passports, which are valid five years, not 10 years like those issued to U.S. citizens aged 16 and older.

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Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.

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Yes, you will be denied entry abroad if your passport is about to expire. Additionally, if you need a visa, you won't receive one with a valid passport of less than six (sometimes three) months. For this reason, you have to make sure that your passport is up-to-date before you travel.

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Passport Validity: A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry is required to enter the UAE. Emergency passports are not accepted for tourists visiting the UAE.

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Yes, you have to carry your passport in Italy. Italian law requires that anyone in a public area must carry an identity document issued by their national government. According to the law of DLGS, 25 July 1998, N. 286, you are always required to carry with you the original passport in Italy.

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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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