Source watch: EU passport validity guidance

What to check

Official-source watch, checked 7 September 2026. This note points to an existing official guide; it does not announce a new policy or effective date.

Prepare and compare

Passport validity requirements vary with destination and status. Some conditions are measured after the planned departure, and an issue-date limit may apply separately from expiry.

Before you travel

Before you travel: Tourism with an ordinary passport only. No paid work. Border admission and other entry conditions still apply. Read all nationality-specific notes on the official page before booking.

Editorial source check: 7 September 2026. This is not the policy’s effective date.