
12/04/2025
Traveling to Europe requires meeting strict passport criteria to ensure smooth entry into the Schengen Area and beyond. Tourists planning to visit popular destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland must meet two crucial passport requirements to avoid being denied entry:
1. Passport Issue Date: Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years from the date of your arrival in these countries. Passports issued before October 1, 2018, may not meet this requirement and could result in denied entry.
2.Passport Validity: Your passport must have at least three months of validity remaining beyond your planned departure date. Without this, entry will be refused, as the passport will be considered invalid for travel.