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Passport Rules, Validity & Expiry

Understand UK passport validity rules, expiry dates, and renewal timing. Learn about the 10-year rule, six-month travel requirements, and how early you can renew before your trip.

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How long does a UK passport last?

Reading Time: 5 minutesReading Time: 5 minutes How long does a UK passport last? Well, you may not have known this, but they don’t last forever!  This is an important question for anyone holding a UK passport, as it determines how long they can travel and explore the world using their current British passport. Knowing the answer to...
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British Passport Expiry Date – Can I Still Travel If It Is About To Expire?

Reading Time: 5 minutesReading Time: 5 minutes British Passport Expiry Date: You’ve arranged all the necessary details for your upcoming trip, including booking flights, reserving a room, and selecting fun activities to participate in during your vacation. As you go over your checklist one more time, you remember to check your British passport to make sure that everything...
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Will My Burgundy Passport Still be Valid for Travel?

Will My Burgundy Passport Still be Valid for Travel?

Reading Time: 6 minutesReading Time: 6 minutes Quick Answer: Will My Burgundy Passport Still Be Valid for Travel? Yes – your burgundy (red) UK passport is still valid for travel as long as it meets standard requirements. The colour change to blue passports after Brexit does not affect validity. What matters is: Expiry date: Passports must not be...
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