Passport 6 Month Rule Free passport tool
Passport validity checker
Pick your destination, enter your passport dates, and we'll tell you instantly if airlines will let you fly — using the same rules check-in agents do. No sign-up, no email, no catch.
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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?
Valid for 3 months beyond intended departure, and issued within the last 10 years.
Enter your passport dates above to see if you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the passport validity checker work?
- Pick your destination, enter your passport's issue and expiry dates plus your travel date, and we compare them against that country's official validity rule. You'll see green (good to go), amber (cutting it close) or red (renew first).
- 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?
- Every popular destination including the EU/Schengen area, USA, UK, Thailand, Indonesia (Bali), UAE, Singapore, Japan, India, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and more — 30+ countries with the exact validity rule for each.
- 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.
- Why do airlines refuse boarding even when the country wouldn't?
- Airlines are fined heavily if they fly a passenger to a country that then refuses them entry, so check-in agents apply the strictest interpretation of every rule. Our checker uses the same airline-grade thresholds.
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.