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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

How Brexit Affects Your British Passport: Why It's Time To Check Validity Before Making Those Holiday Plans

Post-Brexit, your British passport needs to be under 10 years old with three months’ validity for EU travel. Don’t get turned away—check today! (Credit: Ethan Wilkinson : Pexels)

Brexit has reshaped travel plans for Britons, and one of the biggest headaches is navigating new passport validity rules for trips to the European Union.

As of 30 June 2025, thousands risk being turned away from flights due to post-Brexit regulations, which have caught many by surprise.

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