What are the passport requirements for my holiday? FAQ

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Question: What are the passport requirements for my holiday?

Answer:

The answer to this depends on the policy of the country you are travelling to.

Everyone requires a valid passport and sometimes a visa to leave the UK and travel abroad. It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party have valid passports and visas for your trip, and that the names on the passports of all members of your party match the names on your tickets. British Citizens require a valid full ten-year British Citizen passport for travel outside the British Isles (this includes all children aged under 16 who are not already included on an adult passport).

An important consideration is how long there is on your passport before it expires. This varies from country to country, but ranges from the passport being valid on the return date, to it being valid for 6-months after your return date.

For UK Passport holders, this information can be checked on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) web-site ( click on this link to access FCO)and then navigate to the advice for the country you are travelling to.

For non-UK passport holders, you will need to contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are travelling to. These contacts can also be found on the FCO website.

Your documents will be checked at the UK departure point for your flight or holiday, and if not deemed acceptable, you will be denied travel. Flightline recommends that all customers should re-check their passport and visa requirements six weeks before they travel.

If you need to organise a new passport, do not leave it until the last minute, allow plenty of processing time before your departure date, although you can pay an additional fee to expedite UK passport delivery. More information can be obtained from this link Apply for a UK Passport.