After Brexit, will the EU recognize British passports that are valid for more than ten years?

1. Can a UK passport be valid for more than 10 years?
2. Can I still use my EU British passport after Brexit?
3. Do I need to renew my British passport after Brexit?
4. Do I need to change my EU passport after Brexit?
5. Should you keep old UK passports?
6. What happens if my passport runs out of pages UK?
7. Will Duty Free be affected by Brexit?
8. Do UK citizens need a Schengen visa after Brexit?
9. How do I get my EU passport after Brexit?
10. When should I renew my passport UK?
11. Are old passports still valid?
12. Do we need to change our passports?

Can a UK passport be valid for more than 10 years?

Since 2001, some adult British passports were issued with a validity longer than 10 years. ... Since the beginning of September 2018, extra validity was no longer added to passports. The maximum validity for an adult UK passport is now 10 years, and 5 years for a child passport.

Can I still use my EU British passport after Brexit?

Is my EU/UK passport still valid after Brexit? ... UK passport holders will be able to travel to the EU/EFTA on their passport as long as it is less than 10 years old and has at least six months left on its expiry date. That includes the burgundy EU/UK passports and the new blue UK passports.

Do I need to renew my British passport after Brexit?

You'll need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport. ... However, any extra months on your passport over the 10-year limit may not count towards the six months that must be remaining on your passport for travel to most countries in Europe.

Do I need to change my EU passport after Brexit?

While you don't need one, the amount of time you can spend abroad will change - you'll only be able to stay in Europe for a maximum of 90 days in a 180-day period. Brits will also no longer be able to use their EHICs after Brexit, with them covering basic healthcare in EU countries.

Should you keep old UK passports?

'Your passport is not only increasingly attractive to fraudsters, but it will cost you at least £77.50 to replace, so it's really important that you keep it safe both when you are at home and when you're abroad. ... only carry your passport when it is absolutely necessary.

What happens if my passport runs out of pages UK?

The UK will not give extra pages, you have to actually renew your passport.

Will Duty Free be affected by Brexit?

UK/EUROPE.

Twenty years and six months since intra-European Union duty free shopping was abolished, it made a return for travellers between the UK and EU member states on 1 January 2021.

Do UK citizens need a Schengen visa after Brexit?

British passport holders do not need a visa to visit countries in the Schengen Area short-term after Brexit. The UK has now joined a group of visa-exempt third countries which means that, although the UK is now a third-nation, its citizens are not subject to visa requirements.

How do I get my EU passport after Brexit?

If all other options fail, the most basic route for gaining EU citizenship is to move to an EU country, stay there, and then apply for citizenship. In most European countries, continuous residence for five years and a working knowledge of their language and culture will get you their passport.

When should I renew my passport UK?

In general, you should renew your passport if it will expire in less than six months from the date of your return to the UK. If your passport runs out at least six months after the date you're returning to the UK, you can carry on and book your trip.

Are old passports still valid?

Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.

Do we need to change our passports?

The government says that all passports issued from mid-2020 are set to be blue. Your passport will continue to be valid after Brexit (provided that it is in date) no matter which style you have. Other changes will come into force next year.