Passport warning for holidays to Spain, Italy and Greece over little-known ruleThe little-known passport rule could see you stopped from going on holidayView Image The rule could mean that some tourists think their passport is valid, when it isn't (Image: Getty Images)As we head closer to the Easter holidays, British tourists heading abroad are urged to check their passports now. ‌Even if passports appear valid, they may still fail to meet the entry requirements of several countries. ‌The issue revolves around the strict validity rules enforced by many countries. It is often at this stage that people realise they do not meet the three or six-month validity rule, leaving them with little time to resolve the problem. The HM Passport Office advises travellers not to book trips without a valid passport.

Source: Daily Mirror March 19, 2026 18:06 UTC