These Countries Adhere to the “six Months Rule” for Passports

Posted on June 5, 2019 by resourcefulman

If you are planning any international travel, you need to check the expiration date of your passport immediately. Of course, you’d better not try to cross the border with an expired passport, but many countries require a six month buffer on the expiration date of your passport.

We have already told you about this rule before . Due to visa timing, many countries require your passport to be valid for three to six months after your departure date. In short, this means that if you are traveling to these countries and your passport expires after a month, it may not be valid and you will not be able to board the flight.

Some countries go even further and require six months of buffer time. It is best to renew your passport at least nine months before it expires, however it is helpful to know which countries this rule applies to. US Today explains that the six-month rule is fairly common in Asia, for example. The US Passport Reference Guide lists over 50 countries that require a six month validity period when traveling from the US. Here are some of the most popular with tourists: