Passport 6 Month Rule Free passport tool
Passport validity checker
Pick your passport country and destination, then enter your full trip dates. We compare the dates with the published entry rule and show the official source. No sign-up or email required.
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6-month rule
Thailand, UAE, Indonesia, Egypt and most of Asia.
3-month rule
EU / Schengen, plus the 10-year issue rule.
Duration of stay
UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Japan.
EU / Schengen Area check
Can I travel to EU / Schengen Area?
A date check based on the published entry rule — not a boarding guarantee.
Enter all dates to compare your trip with the published validity rule.
This checks passport dates only. Visas, transit stops, passport damage, blank pages and carrier document checks may also affect travel. Dates stay in your browser.Check the official source
Frequently asked questions
- How does the passport validity checker work?
- Choose your passport country and destination, then enter your issue, expiry, arrival and departure dates. The checker compares those dates with the published validity rule and links to the official source.
- Is the passport checker free?
- Yes — completely free, no sign-up required, and your dates never leave your browser. Sign in only if you want us to store your passport and alert you before it expires.
- Which countries does it cover?
- It covers 30+ destinations including the EU/Schengen area, USA, UK, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE, Singapore, Japan, India, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico and Australia.
- Does the checker include the EU 10-year rule?
- Yes. For EU/Schengen and other countries that enforce it, we check both the months-beyond-entry rule and that your passport was issued within the last 10 years on your day of travel.
- Does a passing result guarantee I can board?
- No. This tool checks passport dates only. Your airline may also check visas, transit requirements, blank pages, passport condition and other documents. Always use the linked official source and confirm unusual cases with your carrier.
Related reading
The 6-month rule, explained
Why countries enforce it and how to tell if you meet it.
The "six-month club" countries
Full list of countries that strictly enforce it.
EU 10-year rule
The Brexit-era trap that catches travellers every summer.
Airlines vs border guards
Why your airline can refuse boarding even when the country wouldn't.