The UK Passport Issues That Could Prevent You From Travelling

British travellers can still be stopped at the airport even when their passport looks valid. The most common problems are not dramatic: the passport may be too old, too close to expiry, damaged, missing blank pages, or not accepted under the rules of the destination country.

For UK passport holders, the biggest confusion often comes from post-Brexit rules in Europe. Some countries check both the issue date and the expiry date, while others require several months of validity or blank pages before they allow entry. Here are the passport issues that could ruin a trip before it starts.