Is Turkey a bridge too far?

Simon Calder on Turkish passport requirements, Algiers and top train stations

The requirement for Turkey is that your passport has at least 150 days (almost five months) until the expiry date on the day you arrive (Getty/iStock)

Q In the next couple of months I am going to Prague and Spain. In August I am going to Turkey. My passport runs out on 24 February 2024. I think I’m OK for Prague and Spain. But when coming back from Turkey, there will only be five months left on my passport. Should I get a new one before then, just in case – and, if so, what do I do about the 10-week renewal period?

Vaughan

A I wish I could share your confidence about your trips to the Czech Republic and Spain. As the UK requested when leaving the European Union, British passports must comply with two conditions for a trip to the EU: issued in the past 10 years, and valid for at least three months beyond the day you plan to return.