MILLIONS of UK travellers could be barred from entering several European countries in the event of a no-deal Brexit unless they renew their passports by Friday.

Holidaymakers and business travellers risk falling foul of rules for entering countries in the Schengen zone such as France, Spain and Italy, according to Which?.

Visitors usually need at least six months left on their passport from the date they arrive.

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If you’re affected, today is the last day you can renew your passport using standard application procedures to get it in time for March 30.

According to the Which? team, this is what you have to do now:

APPLY FOR YOUR PASSPORT NOW

If the UK crashes out of the EU with no deal, UK travellers will have to follow existing rules for visitors from non-EU countries travelling to Schengen Area countries – 26 European countries that have officially abolished passport control at their mutual borders.

The rules require that passports must have been issued within the past 10 years and have at least six-months validity remaining on their passport on the day of travel.

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You can check if you need to renew your passport now by using the government’s new online Passport Checker.

While it should take three weeks for your renewed or replaced passport to arrive, the closer we get to a no-deal Brexit on 29 March, the busier the Passport Office is likelier to get as more holidaymakers realise they need to renew.

HOW TO GET YOUR PASSPORT IN TIME

If you’ve left it too late to get your passport in time for March 30 and are planning to travel abroad, you do have some options.

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Unless it’s your first adult passport you can apply via the paper or online premium service. Both cost £177. The online service is slightly quicker but you’ll need a digital photo of yourself. You must book an appointment at least two days from application, where you’ll receive your new passport.

The slightly cheaper option is the one-week fast-track service which costs £142 for adults and £122 for children. See how to apply for an Urgent Passport.

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