The reserve of an airplane ticket and confirmation of the hotel does not always guarantee that the trip will be realised.
One of the problems that may arise at the airport relates to the validity of the passport.
Under European Union rules, citizens of countries outside the EU who travel for short stays in the Schengen area should generally have valid passports for at least three months after the scheduled exit date.
The document should also have been issued within the last ten years.
This means that a passport that has not yet expired may not meet the entry conditions.
For example, a traveler planning to leave Schengen area on November 15th should, as a general rule, have valid passports at least until February 15th of the following year.
These demands depend on citizenship, travel status and destination. Other rules apply to EU citizens.
Air companies can check documents before departure and refuse transport if the passenger fails to meet entry conditions.
In addition to passport validity, some destinations require visas, electronic travel authorization or additional documents.
Travel experts recommend controlling conditions before buying the ticket, especially when the route includes several states.
A check that lasts just a few minutes can prevent loss of reservations, unexpected spending, and cancellation of holidays.
