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The Six-Month Rule: Why Your Valid Passport Might Be Useless
Updated: FEB 2026 • Independent Research Venture
Many countries (including much of the EU and SE Asia) require that your passport be valid for at least 6 months BEYOND your date of entry. If you have 3 months left, you may be denied boarding at the airport. Check your destination requirements at least 60 days before travel.
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