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Child’s passport only has 2 months on it. Flying to Spain on Saturday!

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olympicsrock · 15/02/2022 10:39

Help!!!
Just discovered that my 10 year old son’s passport only has 2 months left on it. We have flights booked to go to Spain on Saturday. .

Has anyone travelled to Spain on this situation recently? What happened?? Were you refused permission to board the plane?
I have phoned the passport office . There is absolutely no way to get a passport for him in the next 10 days as need to do face to face for child renewal , no appointments til next week abs then a week to deliver by post.

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harriethoyle · 15/02/2022 11:07

Wow. You are really rude OP. There's no need.

Lockheart · 15/02/2022 11:07

Oh no, sorry OP. I agree with above PPs that turning up to the airport and winging it is not likely to go well for you. Even if you do make it onto the plane (which I'm not sure you would), then immigration control at Spain should stop you.

Is there any way you can postpone / rebook? What does your travel insurance say?

WouldIBeATwat · 15/02/2022 11:06

@olympicsrock

Yes - I know what the requirements are. I’m Wondering if anyone was in this situation and what happened when they went to the airport
Someone on the radio this morning called in from the airport having been refused travel to Tenerife for exactly that reason. The rest of the family went.

Sorry OP.

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Ostryga · 15/02/2022 11:05

There is no exceptions. You either get an emergency passport or don’t go. Those are literally the only options.

Nutellanjam · 15/02/2022 11:04

Hi This happened to a family member (child ) last month, although they didn’t realize and got to departure gate and were refused boarding. Hope you can sort it out before

hangrylady · 15/02/2022 11:03

Eeek! Call up and beg? Might be worth a shot.

ENoeuf · 15/02/2022 11:01

Is it worth trying the online premium? Its a week?

Sammysquiz · 15/02/2022 10:52

He will definitely be refused boarding. It’s not up to the airline, it’s border control & they won’t be able to make an exception.

Triffid1 · 15/02/2022 10:50

@olympicsrock

Yes - I know what the requirements are. I’m Wondering if anyone was in this situation and what happened when they went to the airport
This isn't the equivalent of a restaurant agreeing to squeeze an extra seat round a table. These are legal requirements which means that the outcome is understood, clearly spelled out and consistent - you will not be allowed to board the plane.
PerfectlyImperfectme · 15/02/2022 10:48

Too late & I'd imagine you'll be refused boarding but it might be worth it asking your airline

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olympicsrock · 15/02/2022 10:48

Yes - I know what the requirements are. I’m
Wondering if anyone was in this situation and what happened when they went to the airport

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ENoeuf · 15/02/2022 10:47

Face to face for a child renewal? We’ve never done that. What a nightmare for you.

thunderonlyhappenswhenits · 15/02/2022 10:46

Sorry should've read your op properly !

thunderonlyhappenswhenits · 15/02/2022 10:45

Emergency appointment for new passport ? Or is it cutting it too fine?

Sammysquiz · 15/02/2022 10:45

They won’t let him in I’m afraid - he needs to have 3 months left from the day you leave Spain as a minimum.

BlingLoving · 15/02/2022 10:44

Passport validity
If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must meet the Schengen area rules.

Your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:

less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

Based on the above, your DC will not be allowed to leave the UK as UK border control will establish that they do not hold a sufficiently valid passport and you will be turned away.

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