passport

[mybutty]

i have a passport that expires in april 2010. i want to go to cyprus for xmas and new year ruturning january 15 2010. will my passport be o.k. to use or will i have to get a new one. thanks for any replys

[hc4361]

You don't need a new one, that one will be fine.

[mybutty]

thanks very much hc4361

[hc4361]

From the Cyprus website:Q3. What is the validity required on a British passport to enter and leave Cyprus?
Cyprus Immigration have informed us that a passport that is valid for the duration of a proposed visit is required to enter Cyprus. However, it is always best to confirm with the authorities. If you are in the UK you can contact the Cyprus High Commission in London. Their contact details are:
Cyprus High Commission
93 Park Street
London WIK 7ET

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[jno]

Cyprus is in the EU so you should be fine until the passport runs out in April.

[Buenchico]

As Jno, and others, indicate, all EU countries are required to recognise proof of EU citizenship (either through a passport or, for those countries that have them, a national ID card) right up until the expiry date of the relevant document. As long as you're travelling to Southern Cyprus you'll definitely have no problems.

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is still officially part of the EU but the administration is not recognised by any country other than Turkey. That administration might therefore choose to apply different rules to those which it's officially obliged to recognise.

Chris

[spudqueen]

Why not apply for a new one before you go anyway, as you can apply for a new passport up to 9 months before it expires and the remaining months are added to your new passport.
http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-renewing- when.asp