British tourists warned of passport rules for EU holidays

British tourists may need to remove their passport (Image: Getty) August is one of the busiest times of year for a summer holiday and many Britons are heading to the EU. Whether it’s a beach holiday in Spain , a city break in France or a forest escape in Germany , there are a few passport rules Britons need to follow. Although the EU is planning to introduce a new border system, the ETIAS , this is not in place yet and is expected to launch in 2024. Under the new scheme, Britons will need to pay around £5 for a visa to travel to the EU which will be renewed every three years. However, there are still several passport rules Britons will need to follow for holidays in the EU this summer. Britons may need to renew their passport for a holiday in Spain (Image: Getty) British passports must be valid for at least three months after the day tourists plan to leave the EU. British tourists must have had their passport issued less than 10 years before their date of entry to the EU. Passports issued before October 2018 may have had extra months added to the expiry date so Britons need to check. Tourists need to check the issue and expiry date on their passport (Image: Getty) Britons can renew their passport online or using a postal application and the service can be found on the Government website. It costs £82.50 to use the online service and £93 for a postal application. Online applications are usually the most efficient. British tourists can be denied entry to the EU if their passport doesn’t meet the requirements. Passport rules vary around the world and each country may have different rules on the expiry and issue date. Britons travelling to Turkey must have at least 150 days left on their passport on the day they arrive. They will also need to have a blank page for entry and exit stamps. British tourists can find the entry requirements and passport rules for their holiday destination on the Government website .