UK travellers with red passports 'most likely' to be stopped at border ruining holiday

People with the older red UK passport are more likely to be stopped at the EU border (Image: Getty) Holidaymakers still clutching their old 'red' passports have been issued a warning that they could face delays at the border or even refused entry, potentially throwing a spanner in their holiday plans. Those with the red or burgundy passport are particularly vulnerable as they may fall afoul of new 'third-country nationals' rules when entering European Union countries. Passports issued post-2018 are valid for a strict 10 years and must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended return date.

The HM Passport Office also advises that your passport's expiry date should be at least three months after your planned departure date from the EU for most European destinations. It's estimated that around 200 people coming from the UK are turned away daily due to insufficient time remaining on their passport, despite it not being officially expired. This rejection usually occurs at check-in or the departure gate.

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