Passport and Visa information
Please be aware this page contains information for UK Passport holders, as well as non-UK Passport holders and residents.
UK Passport holders
- No matter where you’re heading in the world, we recommend that your passport:
- 1) Has more than six months validity left after the date of arrival into your destination countries.
2) Is less than 10 years old from the date of issue. - When travelling to Europe, UK Passports must be less than 10 years old from the date of issue. If your passport was renewed prior to October 2018, it could have a date of issue which is more than 10 years ago.
For more information and to understand the entry requirements of the countries you’ll be visiting, please go to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website using this link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Non-UK Passport holders / non-residents
- You will likely be required to present an Electrical Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Immigration Officers at the UK boarder. Click here on information for obtaining an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK
- Please also check what other entry requirements are required for your ports of call (including but not limited to health, Passport and Visa requirements).
EU ENTRY / EXIT SCHEME
For more information on the EU Entry / Exit Scheme (EES) please click below:
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