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  1. Travelling to the EU and Schengen area

    Add up the number of days you have already spent in the Schengen area in that 180-day period (you can use the dates stamped in your passport showing when you entered and left a country).

  2. Passport validity rules for entering the EU

    UK passport holders are now considered 'third-country nationals' by EU and Schengen countries, so entry rules have tightened. Your passport must be issued less than 10 years before your arrival date (the day you land on holiday) and be valid for three months from the final day of your holiday. Holidaymakers whose passports don't meet the ...

  3. Travel documents for EU nationals

    Documents you need for travel in the EU and Schengen countries. As an EU national, you have the right to travel freely in the 27 EU member countries as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland (non-EU countries but members of the Schengen area) carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card (ID card).

  4. What is the new system for British travellers visiting EU countries?

    Since the UK left the EU in January 2021, there have been countless rumours about changes to how Britons can travel in and out of EU countries. The latest rules set to be introduced involve a new system tracking British travellers by fingerprint and face scans, hoping to remove the use of passports as a whole and, hopefully, reduce queues at ...

  5. Travel documents for UK nationals and their family members ...

    UK nationals with residence rights in an EU country under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement do not need a visa to enter their country of residence. Similarly, they do not need a visa when travelling to any other EU country for short stays, that is up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Non-EU family members of UK nationals covered by the Withdrawal ...

  6. How has Brexit changed travel for UK visitors to Europe?

    When travelling through EU airports, fast-track lanes for passport control are no longer open to British travellers, meaning longer queues. Vehicles queue at the border control booths at the Port ...

  7. Everything you need to know about travel to Europe after Brexit

    You should probably check your passport. Up until January 2021, all UK citizens with a valid passport were able to travel freely throughout Europe. Now, though, you may need to renew your passport ...

  8. Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen

    EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. In other cases, find out if you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK .

  9. PDF Travel documents required from EU citizens when travelling to the UK

    choose which travel document to use to enter the UK by insisting on passports only. Therefore, EU citizens can use their valid national identity card to enter the UK if they: have settled or pre-settled status under the UK's EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man's settlement schemes have an EU Settlement Scheme family ...

  10. Holidaymakers going to EU caught out by 10-year-passport rule

    BBC Business correspondent. Holidaymakers travelling to the EU are being warned not to get caught out by the "passport 10-year rule". UK travellers used to be able to carry up to nine months from ...

  11. Using British passports in the EU after Brexit

    Passports following a no-deal Brexit. The UK Government has issued guidance to British passport holders who plan to travel to the EU after a potential no-deal Brexit. It states that passport holders should have at least six months left - regardless of whether you are a child or an adult - to travel to 'most countries in Europe,' not ...

  12. UK holidaymakers will need an 'e-visa' to visit the EU from 2024

    The Schengen Area is a travel zone where you don't need to show your passport to cross borders. The full list is: British travellers will need a visa-waiver to visit most EU countries from 2024, including Spain, France and Portugal. Holidaymakers will need to apply online and pay a fee of €7 (around £6) before travelling.

  13. Travel after Brexit: what are the new Brexit passport rules?

    The new Brexit passport rules don't affect travelling to the United States. Usually, UK citizens can travel to the US without a visa as part of the Visa Waiver Program (you still need to fill out an ESTA form). However, COVID-19 has made things more complicated. While you can still fill out an ESTA online for future travel, there are travel ...

  14. UK passport holders warned to check expiry date after ...

    This allows a passport holder to travel for 90 days (the maximum number of visa free days a UK citizen can visit Europe in a six month period) and still exit with a valid passport.

  15. Urgent UK passport renewal and EU travel rules

    British passport rules for travel to Europe. Since Brexit, the rules on passport validity have tightened for Brits visiting Europe. When the UK was in the EU, British passports were valid for travel within the EU up to and including their expiration date. However, since the end of the Brexit transition phase, Britons are now treated as 'third ...

  16. How will the EU's new Entry/Exit System work?

    The new travel authorisation system will need to be applied for ahead of a person't travels to 30 European countries involved in the scheme. Ireland is exempt as it's part of the Common Travel ...

  17. Documents you need for travel in Europe

    Check what travel documents you'll need to cross the border into another EU country. And find out what documents you need for your spouse, children or other relatives if they are not EU nationals. More on: Travel documents for EU nationals. Travel documents for non-EU family members. Travel documents for non-EU nationals.

  18. UK passport: How much does it cost to get or renew and what is ...

    It now costs £88.50 to get, renew or replace your passport if you apply online, up from £82.50, or £100 for a postal application, up from £93. An online application for a child's passport ...

  19. Visa policy

    Under this key policy, all 27 countries in the Schengen area apply the same visa rules.. Non-EU nationals need a visa to enter the Schengen area for a visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.. When someone enters a country in the Schengen area, the 180-day period starts. They can enter Schengen area countries as many times as they want, but only stay for a total of 90 days, every 180 days.

  20. Passports

    Get a passport. Apply online for a UK passport. Get a passport urgently. Getting your first adult passport. Renew or replace your adult passport. Get a passport for your child. Change your name or ...

  21. International travel documents for children

    Children traveling to the U.S. All children, including infants, must have their own travel documents such as a passport or document from a Trusted Traveler Program to enter the U.S. If you travel or are going to travel with a child, consider taking the following documents: If the child is traveling with only one of their custodial parents, they ...

  22. Apply for a Child's U.S. Passport

    Apply for a Child Under 16. Both parents or guardians must approve that we can issue a passport to a child, and go with the child to apply in person. If one or both parents or guardians cannot apply with their child, you will need to show us more documents. You cannot renew your child's passport using Form DS-82.

  23. Travelers

    Please call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) or contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. Our highest priority is to protect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens overseas.

  24. Renew an adult passport

    Online renewals are currently paused. Because it can take up to three months to process your application, it is important to renew your passport before it expires. Typically, you will need the following items to renew your passport: Application - You will need Form DS-82. If you are renewing by mail: You can fill out Form DS-82 online, or.

  25. Passport Forms

    Primary Application Forms for a U.S. Passport. 1. Application For A U.S. Passport (DS-11) You should complete this form if you're applying for the first time, you're applying for your child who is under age 16, or you don't meet our requirements to renew your passport. Print the form but do not sign it until you are instructed to do so.

  26. The EU is turning its back on golden visas

    Which EU countries still offer golden visas and what are the requirements? There are only a few places that still offer golden passports in the EU. One of these countries is Malta. Here, the ...

  27. Passports please! British paratroopers met by French customs after D

    British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.

  28. Travel Documents & Requirements

    Passports are Best. A passport is the best ID document for travel. Make sure yours doesn't expire for 6 months after your cruise ends. Learn more. Caution: Birth Certificates. U.S. Citizens can cruise with a U.S. birth certificate on most sailings from the U.S. But your birth certificate needs to meet the requirements.