When Should I Renew My Passport

[chokkie]

Our two passports have absolutely ages to go before they expire, but, in the light of all the hysteria relating to passport validity and the need to renew in a timely manner, when do you think that we should think about renewing ours (adult, UK). Especially in the event of a no-deal Brexit, when we will need to have at least 6 months remaining on the passport. So - say my passport was due to expire in early December 2020, and given that it would probably take a month to process and be returned to me, what's your advice, folks? Many thanks, cheers Chox.

[Old_Geezer]

If you have 6 months on it remaining when you plan to go to Europe, don't fret. Otherwise think about renewal.

[chokkie]

Many thanks, OG ... no, we're not currently fretting - both our respective passports have ages to go before they expire. I was just wondering that, given this new 6 month thing, should we look to renew a year before the expiry date? My husband does a lot of foreign travel for business, so it wouldn't be much fun if he got refused at passport control because his passport didn't have the requisite 6 months validity on it. And we all know how time has a nasty habit of disappearing in the blink of an eye! Cheers, chox.

[Old_Geezer]

Set up a mobile alarm to give you a reminder. Or/and on the PC. I'd be thinking 7 or 8 months prior to end. Can't recall now hiw much you can carry over if renewing early.

[Old_Geezer]

HOW

[Smowball]

Mine expires in a few weeks. When should I do mine? There’s a panic online about having them done by tomorrow. Is it all scaremongering?

[Mamyalynne]

I believe the carrying over of any remaining validity has been withdrawn.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/sep/14/uk-passports-could-lose-up-to-nine-months-validity-after-rule-change

[Old_Geezer]

Are you going anywhere soon ? If so where, and how much do they demand left on your passport ?

[Old_Geezer]

No carrying forward is the equivalent of reducing the period by the amount other countries demand has to remain. That's unreasonable especially as one is charged for expensive electronic monitor type ones now.

[sherrardk]

I renewed one of my childrens’ passports recently - took a week.

[ladybirder]

Have a look at this.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/passport-renewal-deadline-nodeal-brexit-15933633

[chokkie]

Great thinking folks, will put an alarm on my phone (and computer) about renewing 7-8 months before the date of expiry. Really appreciate the advice, folks. Cheers, Chox.

[-SharonA-]

Does this only apply to Europe?? What about travelling to the U.S??

[calmck]

I had always thought that, no matter where you travel to, it was always advised to have at least three months leeway on expiration date