How close to passport expiration can you travel in Europe?


How close to passport expiration can you travel in Europe? Have at least six-month's validity remaining on your passport whenever you travel abroad.


Can you travel to Paris with less than 6 months on passport?

Passport Validity for France Entry into France for short-term tourism (90 days) or business requires that your passport be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area.


How long do I need on my passport to travel to France?

Passport Validity for France Entry into France for short-term tourism (90 days) or business requires that your passport be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area.


What documents do I need to travel to Europe?

In much of Europe, the only travel document a US or Canadian citizen needs is a passport. (The US Passport Card works only for those driving or cruising to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.)


Can I travel to Europe with less than 6 months on passport?

Have at least six-month's validity remaining on your passport whenever you travel abroad. Check the expiration date on your passport carefully before traveling to Europe – especially children's passports, which are valid five years, not 10 years like those issued to U.S. citizens aged 16 and older.


Does the US have a six month validity rule?

Visitors traveling to the U.S. are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the U.S. Citizens of the countries listed below are exempt from the six- month rule and need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay.


Can I travel to Italy with 3 months left on my passport?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page. You will need proof of sufficient funds and a return plane ticket. For additional information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.


How close to expiration can I use my passport?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.


Can I travel internationally with a 3 month passport?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States.


Does Italy require 6 months passport validity?

Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page. You will need proof of sufficient funds and a return plane ticket.


Can I travel to France with less than 3 months on my passport?

PASSPORT VALIDITY: At least three months beyond date of departure from the Schengen area. The 12-page U.S. emergency passport is not valid for visa-free entry into France.


What happens if my passport expires in 3 months can I travel?

Yes, you will be denied entry abroad if your passport is about to expire. Additionally, if you need a visa, you won't receive one with a valid passport of less than six (sometimes three) months. For this reason, you have to make sure that your passport is up-to-date before you travel.


Can I travel back to US from Mexico with a passport that expires in 2 months?

Visitors traveling to the U.S. are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the U.S.


How strict is the 6 month passport rule?

In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.