Don’t get caught out if you’re going on holiday to Europe. Remember, you need at least three months left on your passport on the day you plan to leave the EU/Schengen Zone.
When the Brexit transition period came to an end, there was some confusion about whether travellers needed six months, but the EU has since issued a clarification as 3 months.
Passport waiting times are currently 3 – 4 weeks.
Online passport renewals (made within the UK) for adults aged 16 years or older cost £88.50. Passports for children under 16 cost £57.50. Postal passport renewals are more expensive; £100 for adults and £69 for children. The cost of fast-track renewals is £166.50 for adults and £135.50 for children.
