UK Travellers To Europe Warned Of '10-Year Passport Rule'

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The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) rules recently came into force, which left some UK fliers queueing for hours and even missing flights amidst airport chaos.

This is meant to lead into the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which will mean non-EU nationals hoping for a short stay in Schengen countries will have to apply to do so online. 

But there’s a lesser-known rule already in place that could affect UK passengers flying abroad, which Nick Caunter, the managing director of Airport Parking and Hotels, dubbed the ’10-year passport rule’.

What is the 10-year passport rule? 

To travel to the EU and Schengen countries, UK fliers’ passports need to be under 10 years old at the time of arrival. This change Read Entire Article