There are new passport rules in place for people heading to EU countries
Millions of people are expected to jet off abroad this summer(Image: Alex Tihonov/Getty Images)
A UK airport is urging travellers to ensure their passports meet certain requirements, or they may be turned away from their flights this summer. London Luton bosses have pointed out that, post-Brexit, UK holidaymakers travelling to the EU will encounter different rules.
A notification from the airport’s official account on X, previously Twitter, this morning reads: “Travelling in the EU? You’ll need to renew your passport if there’s under three months on your passport while travelling [and/or] your passport is 10 years old or more when you enter an EU country”.
While Luton Airport shared the guidance, the new conditions apply across the board for British passport holders, regardless of the departure point. Failing to comply with these requirements could see you being rejected by airline staff at check-in.
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Those planning a trip abroad should check their passport details well in advance to avoid any last-minute rushes, as it can take a few weeks to renew a passport. His Majesty’s (HM) Passport Office suggests that the process of a new or replacement passport currently takes about three weeks.
It could take longer, though, “if we need more information, or we need to interview you”. In such instances, the Passport Office said it will contact applicants directly.
As of April 10, 2025, fees for a new or replacement adult passport (for someone aged 16 or over) are set at £94.50 for online applications, and £107 for paper submissions. For children, the fees are £61.50 and £74 respectively.
If you require a passport urgently, you can use the Premium Service (one day), but this will cost you £222 for an adult passport, or £189 for a child’s.