Visiting UK, US passport expiring within 2 months of visit
I'll be travelling to the UK (London) at the end of March for about a week from TLV. I am a dual US/Israeli citizen and will be entering the UK on my US passport, however it expires on May 7, 2017. Is this going to be a problem? Do I need to rush renew my US passport?
Best Answer
To enter the United Kingdom, a passport valid for the duration of stay is required by all nationals, except EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
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No, you'll be fine as long as it's valid for your whole visit.
As stated by Timatic, the database used by airlines:
Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for the period of intended stay.
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