British citizens who hold an older burgundy red passport will need to double check their passport’s validity in the country they are travelling to before they fly. EU countries have joined tens of other nations by introducing restrictions on British passports.
UK passports must be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave and need to have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive. This is because the UK is now classed as a third country by the EU following Brexit.
There are two new criteria for British citizens entering the EU, however, be sure to check the individual requirements for the country you’re visiting on the FCDO. Here’s the general rules you need to know.
