How long your passport must be valid, country by country

Almost every airline check-in desk applies a passport-validity rule, and almost every traveler believes it is six months everywhere. It is not. Some countries measure six months from the day you arrive, others three months from the day you leave, and a large group only require the passport to outlast the visit. The distinction decides whether you board. This table gives each country's own rule and the wording it is drawn from.

199 of 199 destinations researched for this topic.

DestinationRuleWhat that means in practiceSource
Afghanistan6 months from arrivalCanada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Afghanistan.travel.gc.ca
Albania3 months beyond departureIf you do not need a visa, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from Albania and must have been issued within the previous 10 years. If you need a visa, it must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiry of the visa and have at least 2 blank pages.punetejashtme.gov.alLaw No. 79/2021 “On foreigners”; Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 858 of 29.12.2021
AlgeriaOther ruleAlgeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a passport 'valid for at least of six months' among the visa application documents. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.mfa.gov.dz
Andorra3 months beyond departureThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen Area.gov.uk
Angola6 months from arrivalThe SME eVisa FAQ's tourism-visa requirements ask for a passport with at least 6 months validity, and its form instructions ask for a passport valid for a minimum of one year with at least 4 empty pages. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Angola and have at least 2 blank pages.smevisa.gov.aoLaw No. 13/19 of 23 May, Article 61
Antigua and BarbudaValid for the whole stayThe Immigration Department says a visitor's passport must be valid beyond the date of their return ticket. For an eVisa application it asks for a travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter.immigration.gov.ag
ArgentinaValid for the whole stayThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Argentina. Argentina's Foreign Ministry asks consular tourist-visa applicants for a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.gov.uk
ArmeniaValid for the whole stayArmenia's Foreign Ministry says your passport needs to be valid during the whole period of your stay. Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Armenia.mfa.am
AustraliaValid for the whole stayThe UK government says that to enter Australia your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay, and that many countries require at least 6 months' validity remaining on your passport, even if you are just in transit.gov.uk
Austria3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national’s travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Member States and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a)(i)-(ii)
AzerbaijanOther ruleAzerbaijan's e-Visa portal says the expiry date of your passport or other travel document should be at least 3 months later than the expiry date of the e-Visa.evisa.gov.az
BahamasOther ruleAt the interview at the border you must present a passport that is valid for at least six months. Passport cards will not be accepted.immigration.gov.bs
BahrainOther ruleNPRA asks eVisa applicants for a passport copy valid for more than 6 months. For the visa on arrival, NPRA's eVisa portal says the passport must be valid for the length of time you will be in Bahrain or the length of the visa, whichever is longer. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.npra.gov.bh
BangladeshOther ruleBangladesh's Visa Policy 2026 says all visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date your visa starts, and that a Bangladeshi visa starts on its date of issue, not on your date of travel. It also says the passport needs at least 2 blank pages and no damage.gov.uk
BarbadosValid for the whole stayThe Immigration Department says your passport must be valid for the duration of your trip.immigration.gov.bb
Belarus3 months beyond departureBelarus's State Border Committee says a foreigner may be refused entry if the validity of their travel document does not exceed ninety days before their anticipated departure from Belarus. The UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date they arrive.gpk.gov.byLaw of the Republic of Belarus of 4 January 2010 No. 105-Z "On the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons", Article 30 (grounds for refusal of entry)
Belgium3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a)
BelizeOther ruleBelize's Immigration Department says visa applicants must have a passport valid for more than 6 months. No official Belizean source we could read states a minimum for visa-exempt visitors. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date more than 3 months after the date they arrive, and that some airlines may refuse boarding if it is not more than 6 months after arrival.immigration.gov.bz
BeninValid for the whole stayThe UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for the duration of their stay, and the US State Department says it must be valid at the time of entry. No Beninese official source we could read states a validity rule.gov.uk
Bhutan6 months beyond your stayBhutan's Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023 say the passport shall be valid for at least six months from the intended date of departure from the Kingdom. The Department of Immigration says Indian nationals may produce a passport or a Voter Identity Card in original at the port of entry.doi.gov.btImmigration Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2023, rules 37 and 73
BoliviaOther ruleBolivia's Migration Directorate asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months with a tourist stay application. The UK Foreign Office tells British visitors their passport should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive and at least two blank pages.migracion.gob.bo
Bosnia and Herzegovina3 months beyond departureThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you plan to leave Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive. The Government of Canada says it must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave.gov.uk
BotswanaOther ruleBotswana's eVisa application terms say the passport must have at least six months' validity left and at least three unused pages.evisa.gov.bw
BrazilOther ruleThe eVisa portal's document list says your passport must be valid for at least 1 month before arrival. The Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami tells its visa applicants that before travelling to Brazil their passport must be valid until their intended date of return (US passports) or for at least six months after the date they enter Brazil (passports of all other countries).brazil.vfsevisa.com
Brunei6 months from arrivalThe UK government says that to enter Brunei your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
Bulgaria3 months beyond departureBulgaria's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from Bulgaria, issued within the last 10 years and with at least 2 blank pages. The UK government gives British visitors the same 3-month and 10-year rules for the Schengen area.mfa.bg
Burkina FasoValid for the whole stayThe entry conditions require a passport or travel document "en cours de validité" (valid), and the UK FCDO says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry stamps.visaburkina.bf
Burundi6 months beyond your stayCanada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Burundi and have at least one blank page. The UK's says 6 months from the date you arrive, with one blank page.travel.gc.ca
Cabo Verde3 months beyond departureCabo Verde's foreigners law (Lei n.º 66/VIII/2014, Article 7(3)) says travel documents must be valid for longer than the authorised stay, except on the re-entry of a foreigner legally resident in Cabo Verde. The Embassy of Cabo Verde in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay, and the UK government tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.ease.gov.cv
Cambodia6 months from arrivalCambodia's eVisa site says your passport must have more than six months' validity left at the time of entry.evisa.gov.kh
CameroonOther ruleCameroon's eVisa portal lists a passport or other travel document valid for at least six months among the documents for transit and short-stay visas, and valid for more than six months for long-stay visas.evisacam.cm
CanadaOther ruleImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay in Canada.canada.ca
Central African RepublicOther ruleThe embassy in Washington says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.usrcaembassy.org
Chad6 months from arrivalThe UK government says that to enter Chad your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
ChileValid for the whole stayChile's migration service says the transitory stay permit cannot run past the validity of your passport or travel document, and the UK Foreign Office says your passport should have an expiry date after the day you plan to leave Chile. The migration service lists an identity card, without the need for a passport, as a document for entering Chile only for nationals of Mercosur countries and Bolivia.serviciomigraciones.cl
ChinaOther ruleThe Chinese Embassy in the US says visa applicants' passports must have more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entrants need an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of their intended stay in China.cs.mfa.gov.cn
ColombiaOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid on entry to Colombia, and that Colombian immigration authorities recommend at least 6 months' validity beyond the date you plan to leave.gov.uk
Comoros6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in the Comoros.gov.uk
Costa RicaOther ruleIt depends on nationality. Costa Rica's visa directives set a minimum passport validity of one day for the first group (including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, EU states, Australia and Japan), with the stay granted not running beyond the passport's validity; 90 days for the second group; and 180 days for nationalities that need a consular visa. Salvadoran nationals may enter with a passport valid up to its expiry date, and the stay granted will not run beyond the passport's validity.migracion.go.crDGME resolution AJ-484-11-2025, Directrices Generales de Visas de Ingreso y Permanencia para No Residentes (Alcance 148, La Gaceta 216, 17 November 2025)
Côte d'IvoireOther ruleThe government's 2018 visa guide lists a passport valid for six months minimum among the documents e-visa holders present at Abidjan airport. The UK government tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.sftp.225invest.ci
Croatia3 months beyond departureCroatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs asks Schengen visa applicants for a passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least three months beyond the date they intend to leave the Schengen Area. The UK and Canadian governments give their citizens the same three-month rule, and the UK also the 10-year rule.mvep.gov.hrRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a); Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), Article 12
Cuba6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Cuba and 3 months after your planned departure date.gov.uk
Cyprus3 months beyond departureThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs says passports submitted with a visa application must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Cyprus, contain at least two blank pages and have been issued within the previous 10 years. The UK government tells British travellers their passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before arrival and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo.gov.cy
Czechia3 months beyond departureThe Schengen Borders Code requires a third-country national's travel document to be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and to have been issued within the previous 10 years. The Czech Foreign Ministry also asks visa applicants for a passport with at least 2 empty pages.mzv.gov.cz
Democratic Republic of the Congo6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in the DRC.gov.uk
Denmark3 months beyond departureThe Danish Immigration Service says a visa-free traveller's passport or travel document must be valid for three months past the intended date of departure from the Schengen area and must have been issued within the past 10 years.nyidanmark.dk
DjiboutiOther ruleThe eVisa portal asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months.evisa.gouv.dj
Dominica6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica.gov.uk
Dominican RepublicValid for the whole stayThe UK government says that up to 31 December 2026 British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit, and that the rules may change after that date.gov.uk
Ecuador6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that, to enter Ecuador, their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.gov.uk
Egypt6 months from arrivalEgypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.visa2egypt.gov.eg
El SalvadorOther ruleEl Salvador's migration regulation (Art. 25) says every foreigner seeking to enter El Salvador must present a passport valid for more than six months, unless a treaty, convention or agreement on the matter applies or the foreigner is in transit through the country to their country of origin or residence. The UK government says that to enter El Salvador your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive.diariooficial.gob.svReglamento de la Ley Especial de Migración y de Extranjería (Decreto Ejecutivo No. 35 de 2019), Art. 25 (requisitos de entrada)
Equatorial Guinea6 months from arrivalThe Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least one empty page; the UK government says your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive.egembassydc.com
Eritrea6 months from arrivalThe UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa.gov.uk
Estonia3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.vm.ee
Eswatini6 months beyond your stayCanada's travel advice says a regular Canadian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Eswatini and have at least 2 blank pages. The UK government tells British travellers their passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date they arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps, and 2 additional blank pages if they are also travelling to South Africa.travel.gc.ca
Ethiopia6 months from arrivalEthiopia's eVisa site asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia, and the UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive and be machine-readable.evisa.gov.et
Fiji6 months beyond your stayFiji's Ministry of Immigration asks for a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay in Fiji.immigration.gov.fj
Finland3 months beyond departureThe Foreign Ministry says your passport must be valid for at least ninety days after your intended date of departure from the Schengen area and must have been issued no later than ten years ago.um.fi
France3 months beyond departureService-Public says a foreigner must have a passport issued less than 10 years ago and valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned date of departure.service-public.gouv.fr
Gabon6 months beyond your stayThe DGDI e-Visa portal says the application must include a copy of the passport data page with a validity of at least six months. Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Gabon.evisa.dgdi.ga
GambiaValid for the whole stayThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.gov.uk
GeorgiaOther ruleGeorgia's e-Visa portal says the travel document must be valid for at least 3 months after the validity period of the requested Georgian visa, have at least 2 free pages, not be damaged and have been issued within the previous 10 years. No official source we could read states a separate rule for visa-free visitors.evisa.gov.ge
Germany3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a non-EU visitor's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399, Article 6(1)(a)(i)–(ii)
Ghana6 months beyond your stayGhana's eVisa applicant guide says the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the applicant's intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages.evisa.immigration.gov.gh
Greece3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)
Grenada6 months from arrivalThe Grenada Tourism Authority says your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival. The Embassy in Washington requires visa applicants' passports to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Grenada.puregrenada.com
Guatemala6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.gov.uk
GuineaOther ruleGuinea's border police list a valid passport 'with validity more than 6 months' among the documents needed at Guinean entry checkpoints.paf.gov.gn
Guinea-Bissau6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Guinea-Bissau.gov.uk
Guyana6 months from arrivalThe UK government says that to enter Guyana your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
HaitiOther ruleThe Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.haiti.org
Honduras6 months from arrivalHonduras's National Institute of Migration says passports must be valid for at least 6 months. The UK Foreign Office says at least 6 months after the date you arrive, with at least 2 blank pages.gov.uk
Hong KongOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong.gov.uk
Hungary3 months beyond departureThe UK government says Hungary follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a)
Iceland3 months beyond departureÍsland.is says non-EEA/EFTA citizens' travel documents must be valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date and have been issued within the last 10 years.island.is
IndiaOther ruleIndia's e-Visa instructions say the passport should have at least six months' validity at the time of applying for the e-Visa and at least two blank pages for stamping. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive and at least 2 blank pages.indianvisaonline.gov.in
Indonesia6 months from arrivalThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages. The immigration directorate's visa-free page asks for a passport still valid for at least 6 months.imigrasi.go.id
IranOther ruleIran's Foreign Ministry eVisa portal says that to apply for any electronic visa your passport should have at least six months of validity beyond your actual travel date, and its visa-on-arrival page says all visitors must hold a passport or travel document valid for 6 months at the time of departure. The UK Foreign Office says that if your passport has stamps from Israel or other countries' border crossing points with Israel, you may be refused entry to Iran.evisa.mfa.ir
Iraq6 months from arrivalIraq's Foreign Ministry lists a passport valid for at least six months among the conditions for a visa request, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Iraq.gov.uk
IrelandOther ruleThe Immigration Service says short stay ‘C’ visa applicants must submit a current passport valid for at least 6 months after the date they plan to leave Ireland. No official source we could read states a validity rule for visa-exempt travellers.irishimmigration.ie
IsraelOther ruleThe Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. The UK government tells British citizens their passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date they arrive.israel-entry.piba.gov.il
Italy3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399, Article 6(1)(a)(i)–(ii)
JamaicaOther ruleJamaica's Embassy in Washington says the travel document should have at least six months' validity. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.embwashington.mfaft.gov.jm
JapanValid for the whole stayThe UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp.gov.uk
JordanOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan. For visas applied for in advance, the Ministry of Interior's service cards ask for a copy of a passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months.gov.uk
KazakhstanOther ruleThe UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 30 days from the date you arrive in Kazakhstan and have at least one blank page, and that if you have a visa for Kazakhstan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after your visa's expiry date.gov.uk
KenyaOther ruleThe eTA portal lists a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity with at least one blank page) among the documents to have before starting an application.etakenya.go.ke
Kiribati6 months beyond your stayKiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 requires visa-exempt visitors to hold a passport valid for not less than six months on the day of departure from Kiribati. The UK government says that to enter Kiribati, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.mfa.gov.kiImmigration Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023, made under s.62 of the Immigration Act 2019 (in force 1 September 2023), para. 3.3
KosovoOther ruleKosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires visa applicants to show a travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond their departure from Kosovo, with at least two blank pages. It states no separate rule for visa-free visitors; the UK government says a passport must be undamaged and valid for the duration of the stay. Citizens of EU and Schengen states, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Holy See, Albania, Montenegro and Serbia can enter with a valid biometric ID card.ambasadat.net
Kuwait6 months from arrivalKuwait's Ministry of Interior says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Kuwait.kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw
KyrgyzstanOther ruleThe e-Visa portal says the passport's validity must extend at least 6 months after the validity period of the requested Kyrgyz visa. No Kyrgyz source we could read states a rule for visa-free visitors; the UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive.evisa.e-gov.kg
Laos6 months from arrivalThe Lao eVisa terms say the passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos; the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.laoevisa.gov.la
Latvia3 months beyond departureLatvia's State Border Guard says a third-country national's travel document is valid for crossing the Schengen external borders if its validity extends at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and it was issued within the previous 10 years.rs.gov.lvRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a); Immigration Law of Latvia, Section 4(1)
LebanonOther ruleGeneral Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a copy of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of application, and Canada's travel advice says 6 months beyond the date you leave. The UK's travel advice says 3 months from the date you enter.general-security.gov.lb
LesothoOther ruleThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive in Lesotho and at least 4 blank pages, because Lesotho border control need to stamp it and so do South African border control on your way to and from Lesotho.gov.uk
Liberia6 months from arrivalThe Liberia Immigration Service's visa-on-arrival portal requires a passport valid for at least six months, and the UK says your passport must have at least 6 months' validity remaining when you apply for a visa.visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr
LibyaOther ruleLibya's eVisa portal lists, among the requirements for its tourist visa, a travel document valid for not less than six months entitling its holder to return to the issuing country; for the study visa it asks for not less than one year. The UK FCDO says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.evisa.gov.ly
Liechtenstein3 months beyond departureThe UK government tells British nationals that Liechtenstein follows Schengen area rules: their passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date they arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave the Schengen area.gov.uk
Lithuania3 months beyond departureThe UK government says Lithuania follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.gov.uk
Luxembourg3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399, Article 6(1)(a)(i)–(ii)
MacauOther ruleMacao’s Public Security Police says your passport or travel document should be valid for at least 90 days beyond the period of your intended stay in Macao.gov.moLaw No. 16/2021; Administrative Regulation No. 38/2021
Madagascar6 months from arrivalThe UK government says that, for people travelling on a full British citizen passport, the passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Madagascar and at least 2 blank pages.gov.uk
Malawi6 months from arrivalThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Malawi.gov.uk
Malaysia6 months from arrivalMalaysia's Immigration Department says travel documents must be valid for six months or more from the date of entry into Malaysia.malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my
MaldivesOther ruleMaldives Immigration says you need a passport or travel document with a machine-readable zone and at least 1 month's validity; the UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least one month after the date you arrive. Canada's travel advice says a Canadian passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.immigration.gov.mv
MaliValid for the whole stayThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Mali.gov.uk
Malta3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code (Article 6(1)(a)), a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399, Article 6(1)(a)(i)–(ii)
Marshall Islands6 months beyond your stayThe RMI Division of Immigration requires visitors entering on a visa on arrival or visa waiver to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from the Marshall Islands, and Visitor's Visa applicants a passport with at least 6 months' validity from the departure date.rmiimmigration.org
Mauritania6 months from arrivalThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Mauritania.gov.uk
MauritiusValid for the whole stayMauritius's Passport and Immigration Office requires a passport or other recognized travel document valid beyond the intended period of stay.passport.govmu.org
MexicoOther ruleINM requires a passport or identity and travel document that is valid (vigente) at the immigration check; it states no minimum validity period.gob.mx
MicronesiaOther ruleThe UK government says that to enter the Federated States of Micronesia your passport must have an expiry date at least 120 days after the date you arrive. Canada's travel advice says a regular Canadian passport must be valid at least 120 days beyond the date you enter Micronesia.gov.uk
Moldova3 months beyond departureMoldova's Border Police says that on the day you enter, your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date set for leaving Moldova, must have at least two blank pages and, except for identity cards, must have been issued within the last 10 years.border.gov.md
Monaco3 months beyond departureThe UK government says Monaco follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Monaco's government says nationals of the European Economic Area and associated states need only a valid passport or identity card.service-public.gouv.fr
MongoliaOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Mongolia. The Embassy of Mongolia in London asks visa applicants for a passport valid for a minimum of six months before the intended travel.gov.uk
Montenegro3 months beyond departureMontenegro's foreign ministry says a foreign travel document is valid for entry if it was issued within the last ten years and will not expire until at least three months after your planned departure from Montenegro. If you need a visa, the passport must be valid at least three months longer than the visa.gov.me
MoroccoOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Morocco, and that the Moroccan authorities have refused entry to some travellers with damaged passports.gov.uk
MozambiqueOther ruleDecree 10/2023 requires the citizens it exempts from the visa to hold a passport valid for at least six months, and the eVisa portal asks for a passport valid more than 6 months. The UK government says you also need at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.evisa.gov.mz
MyanmarOther ruleMyanmar's eVisa notice says your passport validity must have at least 6 months. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive.gov.uk
Namibia6 months from arrivalThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Namibia, and at least 3 blank pages. Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs lists a passport with 6 months validity and 3 blank pages among the documents for online visa applications.gov.uk
NauruOther ruleThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visa applicant's passport must not be due to expire within 3 months after the date of the application.gov.uk
Nepal6 months from arrivalThe UK FCDO says that to avoid problems at immigration your passport should have an expiry date at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal. The Department of Immigration asks eVisa applicants to upload a scanned passport copy valid for at least 6 months.gov.uk
Netherlands3 months beyond departureUnder the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States (a requirement that may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a)
New Zealand3 months beyond departureImmigration New Zealand says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.immigration.govt.nz
Nicaragua6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
NigerValid for the whole stayThe UK government tells British nationals their passport should be valid for the proposed duration of their stay, and that no additional period of validity is needed.gov.uk
Nigeria6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says that to enter Nigeria your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
North KoreaValid for the whole stayThe UK government says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, and to check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements, including for China if you are travelling through China.gov.uk
North Macedonia3 months beyond departureNorth Macedonia's Law on Foreigners says a foreigner's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from North Macedonia (an obligation that may be waived in justified cases set by law) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.mfa.gov.mk
Norway3 months beyond departureThe UK government tells British nationals that Norway follows Schengen area rules: their passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date they arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave the Schengen area.gov.uk
Oman6 months from arrivalThe Royal Oman Police says a normal passport should be valid for at least 6 months before entering Oman.evisa.rop.gov.om
PakistanOther ruleThe UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.gov.uk
Palau6 months from arrivalPalau's Division of Immigration says your passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Palau.bcbp.pw
PalestineOther ruleThe UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and that to enter Israel or Palestine your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says that for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel.israel-entry.piba.gov.il
PanamaOther rulePanama's National Immigration Service lists a passport or travel document with a minimum of 3 months' validity among its entry requirements. The UK Foreign Office says a British visitor's passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they plan to leave Panama, and at least one blank page.migracion.gob.pa
Papua New GuineaOther ruleICSA's visa guide says passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel.ica.gov.pg
ParaguayOther ruleThe Dirección Nacional de Migraciones lists a valid passport as the travel document for non-resident foreigners and says that if you enter with a travel document close to expiry, the immigration authority grants the length of stay taking the document's expiry date into account. It says the national identity document of the country of origin is valid exclusively for Mercosur citizens travelling to another member or associated country: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador.migraciones.gov.pyLey N° 6984/2022 de Migraciones
PeruOther ruleMigraciones says a passport valid for at least six months is mandatory, and that without it you cannot enter Peru.gob.pe
Philippines6 months beyond your stayThe Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free nationals must hold passports valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated period of stay.evisa.gov.ph
Poland3 months beyond departurePoland's Foreign Ministry says a C-type visa applicant's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the planned date of leaving the Schengen Area, contain at least two blank pages and have been issued during the last ten years. Under the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure and have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a)
Portugal3 months beyond departureThe Schengen Borders Code says a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)
QatarOther ruleHayya, which issues Qatar's e-visas, lists a minimum of 3 months' passport validity from the date of arrival among the requirements for entry through Hayya. Qatar's consulate in Hong Kong lists a passport valid for a minimum of six months for its 90-day visa-free list, and the UK government tells British visitors their passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they arrive.hayya.qa
Republic of the CongoOther ruleThe embassy in Paris requires a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel, and the embassy in Washington one that remains valid for the next 6 months. Canada's travel advice says at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave; the UK government says British passports must be valid for the duration of the stay.ambacongo-us.org
Romania3 months beyond departureRomania's Foreign Ministry says foreigners entering the Schengen Area (including Romania) must hold a travel document valid for at least three months from the planned date of departure from the territory of the Member States, and issued within the last 10 years.eviza.mae.ro
RussiaOther ruleRussia's Foreign Ministry says e-visa applicants need a machine-readable passport issued by their country of nationality, valid for at least 6 months from the date the e-visa application is submitted, with sufficient space for border crossing stamps. For a regular visa it says the passport must have at least two blank pages for visas and, as a rule, must not expire earlier than six months after the visa expires.evisa.kdmid.ru
RwandaOther ruleRwanda's immigration directorate says an applicant should hold a genuine acceptable travel document valid for not less than 6 months. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least one blank page for entry stamps.migration.gov.rw
Saint Kitts and Nevis6 months from arrivalThe border portal says eTA applicants need a passport valid for at least six months after the planned date of arrival in St Kitts and Nevis, with at least one blank page.knatravelform.kn
Saint Lucia3 months beyond departureNo official Saint Lucian source we could read states a passport-validity rule. Canada's travel advice says the passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave Saint Lucia; the UK's says it must have an expiry date after the day you plan to leave.travel.gc.ca
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive; the US State Department says it must be valid at the time of entry. No Vincentian source we could read states a passport-validity rule.gov.uk
Samoa6 months beyond your staySamoa Immigration says the passenger must possess a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months after the intended date of departure from Samoa.mpmc.gov.ws
San Marino3 months beyond departureThe UK government tells British citizens that San Marino follows Schengen area rules: the passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive, and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.gov.uk
São Tomé and PríncipeOther ruleeVisa applicants upload a scanned passport valid for three months beyond the last day of stay shown on the visa. The UK government tells British visitors only that the passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.smf.stDecree-Law 11/2009, art. 13(1)(c)
Saudi Arabia6 months from arrivalVisit Saudi says your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi Arabia, unless you are a US citizen: US citizens may enter as long as the passport is valid.visa.visitsaudi.com
SenegalOther ruleSenegal's Foreign Ministry says visa-exempt visitors need a passport or laissez-passer valid for at least 6 months. The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.diplomatie.gouv.sn
SerbiaOther ruleSerbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists, among general visa requirements, a passport valid at least 90 days after the intended date of departure from Serbia, with at least two consecutive blank pages, issued within the past 10 years. The UK Foreign Office tells British passport holders that their passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date they plan to leave Serbia. The ministry's pages for Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Albania say an ID card can also be used.mfa.gov.rs
SeychellesValid for the whole staySeychelles Immigration says the passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the holder's country of origin or residence. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.gov.uk
Sierra Leone6 months from arrivalSierra Leone's eVisa portal says that to apply, your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter the country.evisa.sl
Singapore6 months from arrivalICA says all travellers, except Singapore passport holders, must ensure their passport has a minimum validity of 6 months; its visa pages ask for a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Singapore.ica.gov.sg
Slovakia3 months beyond departureThe UK government says Slovakia follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.gov.uk
Slovenia3 months beyond departureThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Slovenia's government says EU citizens can enter with a valid identity card or a valid passport.gov.uk
Solomon Islands6 months from arrivalSolomon Islands Immigration says you may not be allowed into Solomon Islands if your passport validity is less than 6 months. The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.immigration.gov.sb
Somalia6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office says that to enter Somalia, including Somaliland, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
South AfricaOther ruleHome Affairs lists a passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit, with at least one unused page for entry and departure endorsements, among the documents required to apply for a visa; for entering South Africa it lists a valid passport for the intended stay with at least one blank page for endorsements. The UK government says British passports must have an expiry date at least 30 days after the date you leave and at least 2 blank pages.dha.gov.za
South KoreaValid for the whole stayThe UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
South Sudan6 months from arrivalThe UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that to enter South Sudan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive and at least 2 blank pages.gov.uk
Spain3 months beyond departureThe UK government says British visitors' passports must have been issued less than 10 years before arrival and expire at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave the Schengen Area.interior.gob.esRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a)
Sri Lanka6 months from arrivalThe ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.eta.gov.lk
Sudan6 months from arrivalThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Sudan. Sudan's embassy in Berlin asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least 6 months, with 3 empty pages.gov.uk
Suriname6 months beyond your staySuriname's eVisa service says all visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Suriname, with at least 1 blank page for use by the Immigration Officer, and that if it has less than 6 months' validity you have to renew it before you can apply for an eVisa.suriname.vfsevisa.com
Sweden3 months beyond departureThe Swedish Migration Agency says visitors who do not need a visa must have a passport valid for at least three months after they plan to leave the Schengen area; for visa applicants it must be valid for at least three months after the visa expires, have been issued within the past ten years and have at least two blank pages.migrationsverket.se
Switzerland3 months beyond departureThe Schengen Borders Code says a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States (this may be waived in a justified case of emergency) and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.sem.admin.ch
SyriaOther ruleThe UK government says that to enter Syria your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive. Germany's Federal Foreign Office tells its citizens all travel documents must still be valid for at least six months on entry.gov.uk
Taiwan6 months from arrivalBOCA says visa-exempt entry requires a passport with remaining validity of at least six months as of the date of entry, and that US and Japanese nationals need a passport valid for the intended period of stay.boca.gov.tw
TajikistanOther ruleTajikistan's Consular Department says that, as a rule, the passport must not expire earlier than 6 months before the visa expires and must have at least 2 blank pages reserved for a visa. The UK FCDO says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.consular.tjGovernment Resolution No. 31 of 25 January 2017, Rules for issuing visas and electronic visas
TanzaniaOther ruleTanzania's visa guidelines say visa applicants must ensure that their passports have a validity of at least six months and at least one unused visa page before submitting their application.visa.immigration.go.tz
Thailand6 months from arrivalThe UK government tells British nationals that to enter Thailand the passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 1 blank page.gov.uk
Timor-Leste6 months from arrivalTimor-Leste's Migration Service says foreigners entering for tourism or transit must hold a travel document valid for at least six months, and its tourist visa page asks for a travel document valid for at least 6 months at the date of entry.migracao.gov.tl
Togo3 months beyond departureThe UK government says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Togo. Togo Voyage asks visa applicants for a passport valid for three months longer than the visa requested.gov.uk
Tonga6 months from arrivalTonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says travellers are required to hold passports with a validity of a minimum of 6 months when entering Tonga.revenue.gov.to
Trinidad and TobagoOther ruleThe Immigration Division's eVisa application checklist says the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months. The UK government tells British citizens that to enter, the passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.homelandsecurity.gov.tt
TunisiaValid for the whole stayThe UK FCDO says your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay and in good condition: travellers who enter with a damaged or torn passport may have difficulty leaving.gov.uk
TurkeyOther ruleTürkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that, under article 7.1b of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection, foreigners should carry a passport with an expiration date at least 60 days beyond the "duration of stay" of their visa, e-Visa, visa exemption or residence permit. It also advises having a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.mfa.gov.trLaw No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, art. 7(1)(b)
TurkmenistanOther ruleThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Turkmenistan; Canada's travel advice says at least 6 months beyond the date on your letter of invitation.gov.uk
Tuvalu6 months from arrivalTuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits are issued on arrival to visitors with a valid passport (at least for 6 months from the date of arrival).un.int
UgandaOther ruleUganda's immigration service asks visa applicants for a passport with at least 6 months' validity, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.immigration.go.ug
UkraineOther ruleThe UK FCDO tells British nationals travelling without a visa that their passport should be valid for the proposed duration of their stay, with no additional period of validity required. Canada's travel advice tells Canadians their passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date they expect to leave Ukraine. No Ukrainian source we could read states the rule.gov.uk
United Arab Emirates6 months from arrivalThe UAE government portal says passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.u.ae
United KingdomValid for the whole stayGOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay.gov.uk
United States6 months beyond your stayCBP says visitors must have passports valid for six months beyond their intended stay, and that citizens of the countries on its exemption list need only a passport valid for their intended period of stay. The list includes the UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, India and the Bahamas, among others.cbp.gov
UruguayValid for the whole stayThe UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay.gov.uk
UzbekistanOther ruleThe UK government says that to enter Uzbekistan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive.gov.uk
Vanuatu6 months from arrivalVanuatu's Department of Immigration says a non-citizen's passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival.immigration.gov.vu
Vatican City3 months beyond departureThe U.S. State Department says there is no passport control at Vatican City's border with Rome. Under the Schengen Borders Code, a third-country national's travel document must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must have been issued within the previous 10 years.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), Article 6(1)(a), consolidated to 12 October 2025
Venezuela6 months beyond your stayThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Venezuela. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry lists a passport with at least six months' validity as mandatory for a tourist visa application.gov.uk
VietnamOther ruleFor an e-visa, the e-visa's validity must be at least 30 days shorter than your passport's. No Vietnamese official source we could read states a passport-validity rule for visa-exempt visitors; the UK Foreign Office says a British passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.evisa.gov.vn
Yemen6 months from arrivalThe Embassy of Yemen in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least six months after the date of the intended departure to Yemen, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Yemen.gov.uk
Zambia6 months from arrivalThe UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamping. Zambia's Department of Immigration says travellers getting a visa on arrival need at least six months' passport validity from the date of entry and at least 3 full blank pages.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm
Zimbabwe6 months from arrivalThe UK government tells British nationals that to enter Zimbabwe their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive, and 3 blank pages.gov.uk

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