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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
All UK passport holders told to act 'today'
HM Passport Office has issued an alert ahead of many summer holidays His Majesty's (HM) Passport Office is urging British passport holders to act "today", ahead of what will likely be a very busy summer for international travel. With millions of people from the UK poised to jet off abroad over the next few months, the Passport Office issued an alert on its official X account. The post reads: "Did you know that some countries require your passport to be valid for several months after your scheduled return date? Check your passport expiry date today!" An accompanying link directs travellers to the Foreign Office website, which details information for visits to some 226 countries and territories. For instance, those planning to enter the Schengen zone with a UK passport must ensure the "date of issue" is less than 10 years from the date of arrival. Additionally, the "expiry date" should extend at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area, which includes 29 countries, such as Spain, Greece, France, and Italy. British passport holders jetting off to Turkey need to have an expiry date at least 150 days post-arrival and one blank page available. Meanwhile, trips to Dubai or other UAE destinations require passports to remain valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found unconscious in city centre dies
A man who was found unconscious in Liverpool city centre has died, police have said. Paramedics found the man, believed to be in his 20s, in Old Hall Street at about 04:35 BST, Merseyside Police said. He was taken to hospital where he later died. An area near HM Passport Office was cordoned off as police carried out enquiries but they said the man's death was "not initially believed to be suspicious". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
10-05-2025
- BBC News
Man in his 20s dies after being found unconscious in city centre
A man who was found unconscious in Liverpool city centre has died, police have found the man, believed to be in his 20s, in Old Hall Street at about 04:35 BST, Merseyside Police was taken to hospital where he later area near HM Passport Office was cordoned off as police carried out enquiries but they said the man's death was "not initially believed to be suspicious". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brits unaware of rule everyone most follow as soon as they get new passport as gov check ‘you can't use it until you do'
HOLIDAYMAKERS travelling with a new passport have been urged to make one vital check. With new rules introduced after Brexit many travellers have been renewing their old passports. Advertisement 1 Brits have been urged to check their passports for a signature before flying Credit: Alamy But as summer approaches and Brits begin jetting off on holiday, the government has urged its residents to check they have signed their passport. A signature is required to determine the owner of the document and is absolutely essential before boarding a flight. Tourists wishing to travel must use a "black ballpoint pen" and sign on the holder's signature line. The government website states: "Sign your new passport as soon as you get it. You can't use it until you do." Advertisement Those aged 11 or under are exempt from this rule, as well as anyone who has been told by HM Passport Office they don't need to sign because of a disability. In these instances, the passport will show "the holder is not required to sign". Other vital passport checks First up - and one of the most important - is checking the start date of your passport. It is thought that as many as 32 million people still have the old burgundy passports, which means your expiry date might not match your start date. Advertisement The new rules no longer allow this, so your expiry date might be 'incorrect' by as much as nine months. Brit yoga teacher stranded in Thailand & barred from return flight over 'tiny' passport problem…would YOU have noticed? Passports are now only valid for 10 years from the start date - so make sure to check this. And don't forget to take away a few more months as well, with up to six months left on passports required by a number of countries. European countries require at least three months left, while Egypt and Thailand require six months. Advertisement Brits should also check how much space they have left in their passport. With European countries now having to stamp passports on entry and exit, it means the pages can quickly fill up. But some countries require as much as two free pages to be allowed to enter, such as the Bahamas, Cuba and Indonesia. Just a few countries even need three blank pages, which is Zambia and Madagascar. Advertisement Heading to Brunei? You need a whopping six blank pages in your passport. If you are someone who travels a lot, it might even be worth paying extra for a "larger" passport that has more pages. Costing £12 extra, the jumbo passports have 54 pages rather than 34 pages. And finally, check your passport for any damage, even if it seems minor. Advertisement Small tears, water damage or pen marks can all render your passport invalid, which will see you stopped at the border.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brits unaware of rule everyone most follow as soon as they get new passport as gov check ‘you can't use it until you do'
HOLIDAYMAKERS travelling with a new passport have been urged to make one vital check. With new rules introduced after Brexit many travellers have been renewing their 1 Brits have been urged to check their passports for a signature before flying Credit: Alamy But as summer approaches and Brits begin jetting off on holiday, the government has urged its residents to check they have signed their A signature is required to determine the owner of the document and is absolutely essential before Tourists wishing to travel must use a "black ballpoint pen" and sign on the holder's signature line. The government website states: "Sign your new passport as soon as you get it. You can't use it until you do." Read more on Travel Those aged 11 or under are exempt from this rule, as well as anyone who has been told by HM Passport Office they don't need to sign because of a disability. In these instances, the passport will show "the holder is not required to sign". Other vital passport checks First up - and one of the most important - is It is thought that as many as 32 million people still have the old burgundy passports, which means your expiry date might not match your start date. Most read in News Travel The new rules no longer allow this, so Brit yoga teacher stranded in Thailand & barred from return flight over 'tiny' passport problem…would YOU have noticed? Passports are now only valid for 10 years from the start date - so make sure to check this. And don't forget to take away a few more months as well, with up to six months left on passports required by a number of countries. European countries require at least three months left, while Egypt and Thailand require six months. Brits should also check how much space they have left in their passport. With European countries now having to But some countries require as much as two free pages to be allowed to enter, such as the Bahamas, Just a few countries even need three blank pages, which is Heading to Brunei? You need a whopping six blank pages in your passport. If you are someone who travels a lot, it might even be worth paying Costing £12 extra, the jumbo passports have 54 pages rather than 34 pages. And finally, check your passport for any damage, even if it seems minor. Small tears, water damage or pen marks can all render your passport invalid, which will see you stopped at the border.
