Passport warning after dad forced to miss easyJet flight due to 'little-known' rule
dailyrecord.co.ukJetting off for a well earned holiday can be hugely enjoyable, but getting there can be pretty stress inducing.This is especially the case if there are hiccups during your journey, like those faced by Peter Holt who had to drive 1,000 miles across Europe and shell out £3,000 to join his family after being denied on his easyJet flight.Peter was left unable to join his wife and three sons on a flight to Croatia, making the journey via car to join them later.
The incident occurred due to a "little known" passport rule that saw the 50-year-old turned away despite the fact his document does not expire until next year.Before Brexit, you could travel around the EU as long as your passport was valid, even if you document expired upon the day of your return to Scotland.However, post-Brexit rules are a little more complicated, with lots of holidaymakers falling victim and therefore unable to jet off as planned.To make sure this does not happen to you, we have explained the passport rules for travelling throughout the EU. .
Most people will be aware that a passport is essential if you are travelling outside of the UK and Ireland.Your document must be in date, with expired passports not accepted.
However, the issue of when a passport is considered "too old" is the tricky bit as rules have changed in recent years.Since 2021, passports must be less than 10 years old in order to travel to any EU country.
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