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EU Countries: Passports

Asked by Christine JardineLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 60560

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to increase public awareness of changes to passport validity rules for UK travellers to the EU.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Before travelling overseas, we advise British Citizens to check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's travel advice on gov.uk. This includes entry requirements by country and advice on passport validity. Our travel industry partners amplify our travel advice to their customers through their channels.

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