Booking a holiday is exciting but it can get stressful if you don't have the correct travel documents. You’ll probably be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU) but you might be wondering if your old burgundy passport can still be used for travel. As with anything concerning your passport, it’s crucial that you check it’s fine to use before you arrive at the airport.
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twitter.com/nNvQj7JXY8 — His Majesty’s Passport Office (@HM_Passport) September 3, 2024 Can you still use a burgundy passport in 2024? Passports are now a deep blue in colour and the newest ones are the King Charles III passports following his coronation but can the old burgundy ones still be used? If you’re going on holiday and are worried that your burgundy passport isn’t accepted anymore, there’s no need to worry. Burgundy passports are still allowed to be used if they are still valid for travel so you’ll need to check the expiry date and the rules regarding how much time you should have left on your passport to travel to your chosen destination.
If your passport still has ‘European Union’ on the cover, you can still use it but only if it’s valid for travel, according to the Government website ..
