What countries do you need 6 months validity on your passport to travel to?
Making sure your passport is in date before you jet off on your holiday is just one more thing to add to the never-ending checklist before you can truly get into relaxation mode.
However, it wouldn’t be the ideal situation if you realised your passport needs to have six months of validity to enter the country you are visiting at the last minute.
Whether it’s a backpacking trip with some friends or a break away to have some family fun in the sun, many countries require you to have six months left on your passport.
Although places such as Australia, Canada and the USA only need your passport to be valid for the length of your stay, China, Thailand, Egypt and Turkey are among those that require at least six months, reports the UK Post Office website.
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The countries you need 6 months on your passport to travel to
Here is a list of countries that require at least six months left on your passport according to travel experts Visa Guide World:
Afghanistan
Algeria
Anguilla
Bahrain
Bhutan
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Canada*
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Côte D’Ivoire
Curacao
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Fiji
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Gabon
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
Laos
Madagascar
Malaysia
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Myanmar
Namibia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Oman
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zimbabwe
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Depending on which country you are travelling to, the six-month period may begin from the date you leave that country or the date you arrive, advises Visa Guide World.
It’s important to note that the six-month rule in Canada may change depending on your country of origin and you should check with an embassy before travelling.
You can find out more about these countries including the latest travel information from the UK government's foreign travel advice website.