passport and 6 month rule
06-04-2008, 20:31
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passport and 6 month rule
advice needed, I am traveling to crete in May, but my current passport expires in October. I have read that you require 6 months left on your passport when you return to the UK.
Can anyone confirm if this is the case, and will i be able to travel with my exsisting passport??
Thanks in advance
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06-04-2008, 20:34
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
most countries require this.
When are you going?
get a replacement now, is possible try and go to the nearest passport office, it may be done quicker.
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06-04-2008, 20:43
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
May 9th
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06-04-2008, 20:47
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
The rule is that you should have 6 months left on your passport at the time you are due leave the country you are entering. So, if you are on a 2 week holiday, you have to have 6 months and 2 weeks on the day you enter.
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Just saw your reply. You need a new passport. You may be able to get away with it, but I wouldn't chance it to be honest.
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06-04-2008, 20:47
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
AFAIK the rule is entry to Crete requires that your passport is still valid for 6 months on the date you intend to return to the UK..
<edit> - must type faster
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06-04-2008, 20:55
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
panic over - thanks all for your help.
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06-04-2008, 21:06
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
You should still renew it, it only takes about two weeks normally, even by post.
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06-04-2008, 21:19
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
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Originally Posted by Paul M
You should still renew it, it only takes about two weeks normally, even by post.
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And it costs a small fortune (£68 when I renewed last year, but i'm sure it went up on 1/4/08 like everything else!)
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06-04-2008, 21:24
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
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Originally Posted by superbiatch
And it costs a small fortune (£68 when I renewed last year, but i'm sure it went up on 1/4/08 like everything else!)
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£72 now
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AFAIK if the country your traveling to is in the EU then the 6 month rule does not apply
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06-04-2008, 21:29
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy
AFAIK if the country your traveling to is in the EU then the 6 month rule does not apply
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I'm not so sure about that as I had to get a new one to travel to Amsterdam but i can't remember if my old one had run out completely or not
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06-04-2008, 21:31
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06-04-2008, 21:37
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
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I'm not so sure about that as I had to get a new one to travel to Amsterdam but i can't remember if my old one had run out completely or not
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For Greece it only has to be valid for your period of stay
http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelgui...es/Greece/Visa
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In fact to enter Greece, EU nationals dont strictly need a passport. An identify card is all that is required but as we still dont have one we have to use the passport
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07-04-2008, 03:47
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
It's not really a rule in many places more of guidance. If you are there and get injured or sick then you may find yourself also needing a new passport to get home.
I travelled back to the UK in November with my son for a long weekend. I knew my passport was good. I got a new 10yr before I moved here. Checking in at the airport was fine also. Got to the baggage drop and they asked when I was planning on returning. Sunday, why? Oh your sons passport expires on Tuesday!
That was a close one.
And my son as a 5yr old dual national I think I just spent nearly $400 renewing both his passports and will be doing the same again in 5 years and again in 5 years and then he will be 15 and still not entitled to a 10 year passport so doing the same again in 5 years. Expensive this passport stuff.
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07-04-2008, 04:11
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Re: passport and 6 month rule
Went to renew my passport and its was £75 - bloody rob!
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