Overview
- Luton Airport issued a pre-Christmas alert telling passengers to renew any passport that will be 10 years old or more on the EU entry date.
- EU and Schengen travel for UK nationals also requires at least three months’ validity beyond the planned return date.
- Passports issued before September 2018 may include carried‑over months from a previous document, which do not count toward the EU 10‑year limit.
- Travel advisers at Tiger.co.uk warn that water damage, peeling laminate or fewer than two empty pages can lead to refusal at check‑in or border control.
- Tiger.co.uk says travel insurance rarely covers costs if boarding or entry is refused for passport issues, with children’s passports expiring after five years.