Does anyone know if Scandinavian countries require anything special on passports? Mine is due to expire 5 1/2 months after our planned trip to Scandinavia. China required that it not expire less than 6 months of your departure date. Is this a requirement in Scandinavia? Jin
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
The general rule in Europe is 3 months since that is the length of the Schengen visa. A few countries reportedly enforce it but others don't seem to make a fuss if it's under 3 months. So you are fine.
Posted by
Bellingham, WA, USA
94 posts
I have heard of some folk turned away if it expired within 6 months. It would be safer to get a renewed.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
Most all EU countries have 3 month rule. I don't know of any that have a 6 month rule. In fact a few don't have any expiration rule, your passport simply needs to be valid for the duration of your stay: UK, Germany, Belgium, and Luxemburg.
Posted by
OP
St. Louis, MO, USA
53 posts
Thanks, everyone. I found the Schengen page. It looks like it's 3 months.