France requires your passport to stay valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure (Schengen rule).
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France requires your passport to stay valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure (Schengen rule).
Airlines routinely deny boarding at check-in if your passport doesn't meet the destination's stated validity rule, even before you reach immigration — it's worth checking well before you book, not just before you fly.
No — passport validity and visa requirements are separate checks. Schengen rule — valid at least 3 months past your planned departure from the Schengen area, and issued within the last 10 years.
If your passport's expiry date is close to the cutoff this checker calculates, renew before booking — passport offices often take longer than travelers expect, especially in peak season.