My time flies.... I just noticed that my husband's US passport expires January 30, 2015.
We are traveling to the UK on Sept 20 and returning to US on Oct 4th. Also, we are connecting in Stockholm enroute to Edinburgh, but won't be leaving the airport. Will there be any issues with his passport expiring not quite 4 months after our return? Just a little concerned that we are now with 38 days of traveling if he needs a new passport before our trip.
Posted by
OP
Monterey County, CA (formerly Verbania Italy-Lago Maggiore)
1626 posts
After changing my search question, I found the following on the US State Department Web site, but haven't found anything on a UK government site confirming the same.
While some countries impose minimum passport validity for arriving passengers, there is no such requirement for U.S. citizens entering the United Kingdom. U.S. citizens seeking entry as tourists or visitors are required to present a valid passport.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5326 posts
This is the statement on gov.UK:
You’re not from an EEA country
You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It must be valid throughout your stay
https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/before-you-leave-for-the-uk
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Marco beat me to it.
State almost got it right, bless their hearts.
Posted by
San Antonio TX, United States
2393 posts
What part did state get wrong?
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts
Sounds like they are saying the same thing to me....in any event your current passport is good for travel. The expiration rule is a non-issue for the UK.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
State didn't carry it as far as Marco did. It can't expire the day after your arrive for Pete's sake. It only addresses 'seeking entry'. Completeness counts, that's why there's so much bum scoop floating around.
Basic rule: If you want information go to the source, not a darn echo chamber.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts