Brits holidaying abroad this summer will have to comply with new EU passport validity rules. The change is one of many post-Brexit travel updates set to affect families this school holiday.
It’s no longer as simple as dusting off the passports and checking the expiry date. British nationals must now check that their passports comply with the two criteria of the Schengen passport rules.
Additionally, British passport holders must stick to the 90-day limit on visa-free travel - during a period of 180 days - within the Schengen area. They must also have their passports stamped on entry and exit from Schengen countries. Here are the details you need to know.