Passport, ID and visa requirements vary depending on the airline, destination and your nationality. It’s each passenger’s responsibility to make sure they have the correct documentation for their journey.
Check the requirements before booking and again before you travel, as visa and entry requirements can change.
Do I need a passport to make a booking?
This can vary depending on the airline or travel provider and the specific route. Check with the airline or travel provider if you're unsure whether a passport is required or if another form of ID is accepted.
Where a passport is required, some providers may ask for your passport or ID details when you book. Others may allow you to provide this information after booking or when you check in online.
Can I make a booking if my passport has expired?
You may be able to book using your old passport details and update them once you receive your new passport.
How you update your passport details depends on the airline or travel provider. You may be able to do this through the Manage my booking section of their website, but we recommend checking with them before booking if you're unsure.
Make sure you allow enough time to renew your passport before you travel.
Do I need a visa or transit visa?
Visa and travel document requirements depend on factors such as your nationality, destination and the countries you're traveling through.
Some countries require a transit visa even if you're only changing flights. Requirements can also depend on whether you need to pass through immigration during your connection.
If you need to collect and re-check your baggage during a connection, you may need to pass through immigration. This can affect whether a transit visa or other travel documents are required.
If your itinerary includes a self-transfer, check whether you'll need to pass through immigration during your connection. This may affect your visa requirements.
Travel documentation requirements can change, so check the latest information with your airline or travel provider and the relevant embassy, consulate or official government website before you book and before you travel.
It's your responsibility to make sure you have the correct documentation for your journey.
To help you understand possible visa requirements, we've also published some useful interactive pages:
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