Visiting UK, US passport expiring within 2 months of visit

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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?



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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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Can I travel to England if my passport expires in 2 months?

Passport validity and the "at least six months" ruleThe six-month requirement does not apply to United Kingdom passports.

Can I travel if my US passport expires in 2 months?

Answer: Your passport is valid until the date of expiration. The only problem may be the entry requirements of the country or countries you plan to visit. Many countries require your passport have 3 to 6 months validity remaining before they will allow you to enter or issue a travel visa.

Can I travel to England if my passport expires in 3 months?

In general, many countries that require a visa to enter will require at least six months validity on your passport when entering the country, so make sure you find out whether your passport has long enough before it expires before you travel.

Can I enter the UK with a passport about to expire?

You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.




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Answer 2

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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