# UK Passports May Block Your European Trip | Leicester News

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Published: 2026-07-31T05:59:28+00:00
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If you’re planning a summer trip to Europe, your passport could be your biggest travel hurdle. Over a million UK passports may not meet Schengen entry rules—your passport must be issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least three months after your return. A loophole from before 2018 left hundreds of thousands with technically valid but non-compliant passports. Plus, 2.37 million more are set to expire by 2026. Don’t assume “valid” means “good to go”—double-check your dates now to avoid denied boarding and ruined holidays. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/622e2e892fd41163

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