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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Emma Grimshaw

UK passport changes: Bristol man forced to fly to Ireland after simple mistake

Confusing new passport rules have left people trekking across the UK to get their papers in order before going on holiday.

Since Brexit, passport rules have been updated and UK flyers can no longer use documents if they are older than 10 years old.

Before Brexit, Brits could travel up to and including the expiry date on their passports. But EU regulations now classify UK citizens as 'third country nationals,' meaning the rules have changed. If a UK passport holder wants to visit the EU, they will need a passport: which was issued within the previous 10 years.

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