Passport 10 year rule still causing confusion

[turkeyfoot]

Hi
Have just read today of yet  another passenger falling foul of the 10 year rule and having their passport denied at the check in desk.

So perhaps a timely reminder for this years Summer trips. Dont be caught out.

The over 10 year issue arose because between 2001 and Sept 9th 2018 any period of unused validity could be carried over at renewal. Up to a maximum of 9 months

So a passport issued on Sept 9th 2018 could have an expiry date June 2029 (10 yrs. + 9months) so anybody using it now could fall foul of the 10 yr rule.

In fact their passport will expire Sept 9th 2028. 10 yrs from date of issue.

Since Sept 10th 2018 passports have only been issued with a expiry of 10yrs from date of issue for adults, and 5 yrs. for children.

The only exception to this, is travel to N.Ireland, where a UK passport need only to be unexpired.

Always check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to as some vary.

TUI have a passport checker https://www.tui.co.uk/passport-checker if you are unsure.

Geoff