Current EU passport rules for UK travellers must know including vital 10-year limit
dailyrecord.co.ukThe rules for British passport holders travelling to the European Union have changed since Brexit, and it's important to be aware of these changes so you don't get caught out.Before Brexit, Brits could travel freely in and out of the EU as long as their passport was valid.
But now, the UK is considered a "third country" by the EU, which means stricter border rules apply to UK citizens.Since the end of the Brexit transition phase, British passport holders are treated as "third country nationals".
This brings new restrictions on passport issue and expiry dates, as well as how long you can stay when travelling in Europe.The rules for travel in the Schengen Area, which includes most EU countries plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, state: "If you are a non-EU national wishing to visit or travel within the EU, you will need a passport:If you're a non-EU national wanting to visit or travel within the EU, you'll need a passport that is less than 10 years old on the day you leave for the EU and has at least three months left on it when you return.
In the past, the UK used to give credit for "unspent" time when renewing passports. This meant that passports could be valid for up to 10 years and nine months, reports the Mirror.
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