People who are planning to take trips abroad are being urged to check their passports over a little-known rule.
Most people know their passports should be valid for at least three to six months after the day they plan to leave. But not everyone is aware of a rule relating to blank passport pages, according to a travel expert.
Cody Candee, CEO, and founder of luggage storage and travel company Bounce told the Mirror it is important to check your passport is valid before setting off abroad.
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He said: "If you run out of blank passport pages you will have to renew your passport sooner than your renewal date. Some countries, such as Italy, require a fully blank visa page for valid entry, while others, such as South Africa require at least two.
"Be sure to check the requirements of your chosen destination before traveling so that you don’t get caught out."
Another problem some people encounter, he said, is being caught out by fake websites. Cody added: "There are a variety of websites that imitate official Government websites for passport applications.
"These websites attempt to charge users £20 to £100 on top of the official passport fee, by offering additional ‘validation’ services. When applying for a new passport, be cautious of these types of websites, and be sure only to use trusted sources.
"For example, the Post Office's Check & Send Service offers in-depth passport application guidance, from specially trained Postmasters."
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