Passport Expiration & Validity Rule Checker
Schengen, US, and UK visa portals automatically reject applications if the attached passport expires within 6 months of travel. Verify your passport expiration date against official embassy guidelines.
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Passport MRZ & Validity Checker
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Global 6-Month Validity Rules
- US: Must be valid for 6 months beyond intended stay (unless exempt).
- Schengen (EU): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure, practically 6 months.
- UK: Valid for the whole of your stay (some visas require 6 months).
- Canada: Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
- Australia: Valid for 6 months from the date of return.
- Japan: Valid for the duration of stay (recommended 6 months).
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