Passports
Due to airline security measures, your passport name must match your airline ticket name, or you may be denied boarding. If you are holding a 10-year British Citizens biometric passport, your passport’s expiration date must be valid for at least six months after your departure from your. If it is not, you should renew your passport.
There are specific passport validity rules if you are travelling to the EU/EEA on a British Citizens passport, further information can be found at https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/passports-and-visas.
Passport Application
Countries you are visiting may have different regulations. For full entry requirements for the Country, you are travelling to can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
If you are not in possession of a British biometric passport, it is your responsibility to check the relevant passport and visa requirements for your nationality.
Visas
For travel starting in May 2025, an electronic travel authorization will be required to enter most European countries. Once the program is operational, you can apply for the authorization through ETIAS (the European Travel information and Authorization System) online at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Please note: You will need to provide proof of ETIAS prior to your flight and prior to boarding your voyage in order to travel to EU countries.
