Seven-step passport check everyone needs to carry out before a holiday

The rules have changed for UK holidaymakers this yearNeil Shaw Assistant Editor07:28, 28 Jul 2026Holidaymakers are being urged to ensure their passports are valid for travel to avoid potential delays or being denied boarding at the airport. Travel insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk have explained seven essential passport checks people should carry out before heading on holiday this year.‌Passport rules for UK travellers have changed in recent years, with more factors to consider to ensure a passport remains valid. This summer has seen the introduction of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamping with facial and fingerprint scanning, meaning queues and delays at security.‌When travelling to Europe, people need to make sure their passport was issued less than 10 years befor