Revealed: The finicky passport rules Brits NEED to know before Easter getaway - including EU regulations on issue dates and why travelers should count their blank pages

New EU passport regulations could disrupt Easter travel plans The capricious rules have stopped some Britons from boarding their flights and trains. READ MORE: Why it's OK to recline your seat and ask to swap seats on planes

Easter getaway is fast approaching.

But here we reveal some finicky new passport rules that could disrupt your travel plans.

They have been introduced since departure from Great Britain. the EU and have blocked some holidaymakers from boarding their flights and trains.

Here's everything you need to know, from the 'rule of 10 years” to the “blank page” regulation.

In addition, we have included some practical tips for saving money on renewing your passport.

DON'T FALL FOR EU RULES

When traveling to EU, UK holidaymakers should be aware of the 10-year rule.', and pay close attention to the issue date and expiry date of their passport

When traveling to the EU, a 10-year UK passport is only valid for entry for exactly 10 years after the date of issue, regardless of the expiry date .

Prior to September 2018, passport holders could have a maximum of nine months added to the expiry date of their passport if they they renew their passport from 10 years ago. However, after Brexit, even though the official validity of your passport may exceed 10 years, the EU does not recognize these additional months if your passport is more than 10 years old on the date of your entry into the EU. On t...

Revealed: The finicky passport rules Brits NEED to know before Easter getaway - including EU regulations on issue dates and why travelers should count their blank pages
New EU passport regulations could disrupt Easter travel plans The capricious rules have stopped some Britons from boarding their flights and trains. READ MORE: Why it's OK to recline your seat and ask to swap seats on planes

Easter getaway is fast approaching.

But here we reveal some finicky new passport rules that could disrupt your travel plans.

They have been introduced since departure from Great Britain. the EU and have blocked some holidaymakers from boarding their flights and trains.

Here's everything you need to know, from the 'rule of 10 years” to the “blank page” regulation.

In addition, we have included some practical tips for saving money on renewing your passport.

DON'T FALL FOR EU RULES

When traveling to EU, UK holidaymakers should be aware of the 10-year rule.', and pay close attention to the issue date and expiry date of their passport

When traveling to the EU, a 10-year UK passport is only valid for entry for exactly 10 years after the date of issue, regardless of the expiry date .

Prior to September 2018, passport holders could have a maximum of nine months added to the expiry date of their passport if they they renew their passport from 10 years ago. However, after Brexit, even though the official validity of your passport may exceed 10 years, the EU does not recognize these additional months if your passport is more than 10 years old on the date of your entry into the EU. On t...

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