Travel Advice- From Checking In to Boarding
BRITS have been warned to check their passports before travelling this summer, with small problems often leading to big consequences.each year due to damaged passports, with many prevented from entering their destination, or from getting on their flight in the first place., travellers may even be held at the airport for further questioning, even if they’ve already landed at their destination.
Those stamps are not officially recognised and may be considered alteration or defacement, which can lead to a passport being rejected.Passports with significant water damage are often deemed invalid for travel, especially if information is obscured or the laminate has started to lift.
A common misconception is that as long as all the information on a passport is present, visible and legible, it is acceptable for travel."Travellers used to be able to roll over up to nine unused months from their old passport onto a new one.passportsairportsbut every country may have different rules on what is accepted - some countries like South Africa, for example, insist you have at least six months left on your passport when you travel and a full clear page.
Gavin continued: “If you’re concerned about passport damage, that’s usually a clear indication you may experience issues at the airport check-in.
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