A travel expert has warned holidaymakers about the passport mistakes which could see them turned away at the airport. It comes after former Geordie Shore star Vicky Patterson was rejected from a flight over her damaged ID.
Her passport had been chewed by her pet dog, she told fans. Taking to social media, she wrote: “I’ve been travelling with my passport all year and no one’s said anything, but it’s definitely well travelled to be fair. Company policy is company policy and I get it, I’m just beyond gutted you know??”
There are a number of things that can mean your passport is rejected at the gate. These include damage to the pages and peeling laminate, The Mirror reports.
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Issues that could void your passport:
- Discolouration or damage to any part of the passport, including rips, tears bites, water marks and ink stains
- Tearing to the perforated passport numbers
- Unreadable security details
- Missing or loose pages
- Personal details or observation page is unreadable
- Laminate is peeling off on the personal details page
- Cracking or tearing of the personal details page
- The chip antenna is visible through the endpaper on the back cover of a burgundy passport or the personal details page of a blue passport
A spokesperson from Travelbag said: “If your passport has been damaged by any of the above issues you need to replace your passport immediately before travelling. You may think the damage is minor, but due to the way passports are made securely for security and safety there may be more damage than you think which can lead to being refused travel.
“For peace of mind, it’s recommended to keep your passport well hidden and out of sight so it can stay as pristine as possible so you don’t run into any of these issues when travelling.”