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Will I need a new passport when the UK leaves the EU?

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Sophia Bowman

Updated on March 07, 2026

Will I need a new passport when the UK leaves the EU?

You may need to renew your British passport before you travel. You need to do this if, on the day after you leave the country you're visiting, it is either: valid for less than 3 months. more than 10 years old (even if it's valid for another 3 months or more)

Likewise, do I need a new passport when we leave the EU?

Therefore, there is no need to renew a British passport simply because of Brexit. For instance, the expiry date on the passport should be checked. A UK passport must be valid for at least another six months on the starting day of travelling when going to an EU country, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or Iceland.

Also, do I need to replace my EU British passport? You'll need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport. However, any extra months on your passport over the 10-year limit may not count towards the six months that must be remaining on your passport for travel to most countries in Europe.

Moreover, what happens to UK passports when we leave the EU?

UK passport holders will be able to travel to the EU/EFTA on their passport as long as it is less than 10 years old and has at least six months left on its expiry date. UK passport holders can travel to the Republic of Ireland as long as their passport is valid - it does not matter how much time is left on it.

Can I still go through EU passport control with UK passport?

Like other visa-exempt third-nationals, UK passport holders can stay in the Schengen zone for up to 90 days per 180-day period. An approved ETIAS authorisation will be valid for 3 years, or until the passport expires, British travellers won't need to apply each time they visit Europe.

Will passports be valid after Brexit?

What has changed since Brexit? Before Brexit, British citizens could travel to any nation in the EU, up to and including the expiry date on their passport. Since Brexit day on 31 December 2020, British citizens are treated the same as any other “third country nationalsâ€.

Can I still use my red passport after Brexit?

Passports are now only valid for 10 years exactly - additional months on anyone's red passports (passports issued before the UK left the EU) are no longer valid.

Will I need a new passport in 2021?

From January 1, 2021, the transition period will finish, which means new passport rules will apply. The UK government explains: "You'll need to have at least six months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland).

How long can you stay in France after Brexit?

If you are a UK National you can stay in France more than 90 days at a time. It is still possible for UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) to live in France for 1 year to 4 years and also apply for permanent French Residency.

How long are passports taking right now?

It normally takes about three weeks to receive a passport, no matter where you apply. A child passport without full parental consent takes much longer. To minimise processing time, make sure your application includes everything we need.

Do we need new passports UK?

You may need to renew your British passport before you travel. You need to do this if, on the day after you leave the country you're visiting, it is either: valid for less than 3 months. more than 10 years old (even if it's valid for another 3 months or more)

How long can I stay out of the UK with British passport?

If you stay outside the UK for longer than this you lose your 'right to return' - this means you lose your settled status or your indefinite leave to remain. If you get British citizenship, you can leave the UK for as long as you want without losing your right to return.

Are passports changing in 2020?

Yes. New blue passports will be issued from early 2020 but phased in over a number of months. During this initial phase, you could be issued with either a burgundy or a blue passport. The government says that all passports issued from mid-2020 are set to be blue.

How long can you stay in the EU after Brexit?

90 days

Can EU citizens still move to the UK 2021?

EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. You will not be able to use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK from 1 October 2021 unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Can British citizens travel to Europe without a visa after Brexit?

The EU has agreed to add the UK to the EU's list of visa-exempt countries (of which there are currently 61). This gives British citizens the right to travel to the EU after the transition period for up to 90 days without a visa within any 180-day period.

Can British passport holders travel to Europe after Brexit?

British passport holders do not need a visa to visit countries in the Schengen Area short-term after Brexit. Whilst a visa is not needed for short trips, an ETIAS visa waiver is. Fortunately, ETIAS is much quicker and easier to apply for than a visa for Europe.

How long can I stay in France with a UK passport after Brexit?

90 days

Can I enter UK with ID card after Brexit?

You can use your identity (ID) card to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) up to and including 30 September 2021. From 1 October 2021 you will need a valid passport.

Can I still go through EU passport control?

Border formalities when entering the EU

EU fast-track lanes for passport control are no longer open to British travellers, although countries that receive a large number of visitors from the UK, such as Spain and Portugal, may make special arrangements.

Can Goans applying for Portugal passport still enter UK after Brexit?

You can still enter the UK with your family before 30th June 2021. But there was one group of non EU nationals who were more nervous – these are the Portuguese descendent Goans still in India who are eligible for Portuguese nationality and family members of EU nationals already in the UK residing in India.

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