How long must my passport be valid to enter the Schengen Area?

Non-EU passport holders need a passport issued within the previous 10 years on the day of entry, and valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area.

Why are the extra months on my UK passport not accepted?

Before 10 September 2018 HM Passport Office added up to 9 months of unused validity onto a new passport. The EU measures the 10-year rule strictly from the issue date, so those extra months are ignored at the Schengen border.

Do EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need 3 months of passport validity?

No. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens exercising free movement only need a passport or national ID card that is valid on the day of travel.

What makes TRAVELYTES™ different from regular electrolyte drinks?

TRAVELYTES™ is a specialist electrolyte brand positioned for aviation and maritime travel routines rather than gym recovery.

What electrolytes are suitable for long-haul flights?

Travelers often look for lightweight powder sachets that fit easily into hand luggage and can be mixed with water during the journey.

Are TRAVELYTES™ products safe to take on flights?

Yes. Powder sachets are generally easy to carry through airport security and can be mixed after screening.

Do you offer white-label electrolyte solutions?

Yes. TRAVELYTES™ offers white-label and wholesale options for airlines, hotels, cruise lines, retailers, and corporate clients.

Are TRAVELYTES™ suitable for all travelers?

The range includes travel-focused options, but customers should always review ingredients and choose the product that suits their needs. Consult a healthcare professional if you have a medical condition.

Can TRAVELYTES™ provide branded hydration for tradeshows and events?

Yes. TRAVELYTES™ offers custom-branded sachets for events, conferences, and promotional campaigns.

Does TRAVELYTES™ offer military and defense hydration solutions?

Yes. TRAVELYTES™ offers project-based hydration solutions for defense, operational, and specialist-use inquiries.

Free travel tool

Passport Validity Checker

Schengen border officers apply two separate rules: your passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years on the day you enter, and it must remain valid for at least 3 months after you leave. Extra months carried over onto older UK passports do not count. Check both in seconds below.

Passport validity checker (EU / Schengen)

Different rules apply depending on your passport. Select your traveller type below.

Traveller / passport type

Schengen Borders Code (Reg. (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6): passport must be issued in the last 10 years AND valid for 3 months beyond exit.

Passport issue date

Passport expiry date

Planned Schengen entry

Planned Schengen exit

Enter all four dates to check

Checked against the Schengen Borders Code (Reg. (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6).

Guidance only — always verify with the destination country's border authority. Airlines sometimes apply stricter rules than the border itself.

Planning your days too?

Use the Schengen 90/180 calculator to track how many days you have left in the rolling 180-day window, or read the 90/180 rule explained.

Travelling soon? Meet the range.

TRAVELYTES™ electrolyte sticks are built for the journeys you just planned.

Passport Validity Checker

Passport validity checker (EU / Schengen)

Enter all four dates to check

Planning your days too?

Travelling soon? Meet the range.

Further reading from Simon Calder (The Independent)

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