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Holiday plans: don't forget to check your passport expiry and renew if necessary

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JoBrodie · 07/03/2025 11:29

Every year there are posts from stressed people who've realised, a little too late, that their (or their child's) passport has expired or doesn't have enough time remaining on it.

Now might seem like a great time to check everyone's passports and make sure there is enough time left on them (many countries require 3-6 months of unexpired passport - Europe is typically 3 months, US possibly 6 months).

"Do not book travel until you have a valid passport - your new passport will not have the same number as your old one."

Renew or replace your adult passport
https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport

Getting your first adult passport
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-adult-passport

Get a passport urgently
https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently

Get a passport for your child
https://www.gov.uk/get-a-child-passport

Happy future holidays!
Jo

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KnewYearKnewMe · 07/03/2025 12:05

Thank you very much - going to check ours now 🙏🏻🙏🏻

JoBrodie · 01/05/2025 09:11

Bumping this to encourage people to check that their / family passports are good to go for 2025 holidays.

Processing times are currently about 3 weeks https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/about-our-services#processing-times-in-the-uk

Jo :)

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