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Be sure you are up to date on the latest travel document rules before entering the Schengen area(Image: PA)<\/p>\nRyanair states that there are “different rules for different destinations” when it comes to travel documents. That said, we’ve outlined the travel guidance for the most popular summer destinations.Be sure you are up to date on the latest travel document rules before entering the Schengen area(Image: PA)<\/p>\n
Each summer, thousands of Brits board Ryanair <\/a>flights seeking sun and surf in nearby countries. While many travellers are determined as ever to enjoy a European holiday<\/a>, there are a few travel rules that should be kept top of mind to ensure a smooth journey.<\/p>\n Ryanair has outlined the travel dos and don’ts for holiday hotspots like France, Portugal, Spain<\/a>, and Greece. Under the travel documents portion of its FAQs, Ryanair reminds passengers: \u201cThere are different rules for different destinations, so please be sure to check these before you travel.<\/p>\n \u201cTo streamline your travel experience and maintain a record of the necessary visa documentation, we are introducing an optional feature to upload the required visa documentation during the check-in process via our app. This will demonstrate that you carried the correct documents at the time of departure, to avoid fines or criminal penalties for travelling without the required documents.\u201d<\/p>\n Ryanair confirmed on its website that: \u201cdepending on your nationality and flight destination, a visa may be required to travel.\u201d That said, according to the UK government\u2019s<\/a> latest guidance<\/a>, those with a full British citizen passport from the UK can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Spain<\/a>, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Brits warned as popular Spanish island ramps up border security with huge change<\/a>Greece<\/p>\n When it comes to travel to Greece, Ryanair\u2019s statement about visas still applies – it depends on your nationality and flight destination. But given that Greece is also part of the Schengen area, those with a full British passport will also be able to travel without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.<\/p>\n That said, even if you are visiting multiple countries, the UK government website<\/a> advises that: \u201cyour total stay in the Schengen area must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days.<\/p>\n \u201cIt does not matter how many countries you visit. The 180-day period keeps \u2018rolling\u2019,\u201d the website confirms. Additionally, if you are considering adding on a trip to Cyprus on your Greece journey, remember that Cyprus is not in the Schengen area.<\/p>\n That said, the UK government confirms that British passport holders can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period in Cyprus without a visa. More importantly, any time you spend in the Schengen area does not affect the number of days you can spend in Cyprus.<\/p>\n France<\/p>\n France<\/a>, also being part of the Schengen region, does not require British passport holders to travel with a visa for stays under 90 days. Though keep in mind that non-EU passport holders travelling to the Schengen area are obliged to ensure that their passport is valid for at least 3 months<\/a> from the date of their departure from the Schengen member country, according to the UK government website. Though this requirement does not apply to holders of a Schengen issued residence permit or long-term visas.<\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_FILES-FRANCE-TRANSPORT-AVIATION-ECONOMY-BUDGET-TAX-TOURISM.jpg\")
Ryanair has introduced an optional feature to upload required visa documentation during the check-in via their app(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Spain<\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_THP_CHP_180723Slug_0339JPEG.jpg\")
British passport holders need to abide by the ’10-year’ and ‘three-month’ passport rules to enter the Schengen area(Image: Handout)<\/p>\n