Key things Brits must check on passports before travelling abroad
Key things Brits must check on passports before travelling abroad - Daily RecordLifestyleTravelTravelNeed to knowTravellers need to remember these key details about their passport before making travel plansTravellers need to keep an eye on some passport issues that could stop them from flying this summer(Image: Getty Images)British travellers are being urged to check their passports carefully for any damage before travelling. Even small issues could result in being denied boarding or entry at the airport.A passport may be considered damaged if key details cannot be read or pages are torn or missing. Damage to the cover, water stains or ink marks can also make it invalid.Replacing a passport can be done online for £94.50 or via a paper application for £107. Processing times can take weeks, especially during busy travel periods.Dual citizens must now enter the UK using a valid British or Irish passport, or one with a certificate of entitlement. Foreign passports with an electronic travel authorisation are no longer accepted for UK entry.Obtaining the required documents for dual citizens can be costly and time consuming. A certificate of entitlement costs £589 and may delay imminent travel plans.Airlines may sometimes accept an expired British passport alongside a valid foreign one, but this is not guaranteed. Personal details must match exactly, and final decisions rest with the airline.For travel to most European countries in the Schengen Area, passports must be less than 10 years old on entry. They must also have at least three months validity remaining after the planned return date.Some countries outside Europe require passports to be valid for six months from arrival. Others also require at least one or two blank pages in the passport for entry.Follow dailyrecord:At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share my Data" button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.
