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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Travel
Marcelo Alejandro Leyva Chapa

Summer Holidays Ruined: Brits Told Their Passports Are 'Too Old' to Fly — Here's What You Need to Know

Some Britons are encountering difficulties while travelling due to the length of their passports validity. (Credit: UK Abroad)

British holidaymakers are facing a summer of travel disruption as confusion over post-Brexit passport regulations leaves many stranded at airports, with airlines turning away up to six passengers daily for seemingly valid documents.

The chaos stems from stricter rules introduced after leaving the EU, requiring UK passports to be less than 10 years old when entering Schengen zone countries—a catch that's catching out even seasoned travellers with months of validity remaining.

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