Written Question·Home Office·UIN 102832
Passports: EU Countries
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Question
Catherine West
Labour — Hornsey and Friern Barnet
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that Schengen Area Passport Validity requirements are clearly and effectively communicated by (a) airlines and (b) travel operators.
Answer
Mike TappThe EU will be liaising with airlines flying to the Schengen zone on the publication/notification of any requirements.