My family is applying for a Schengen visa. Is it a problem if their passports expire soon after the return date?
The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the return date. If it runs out soon after that, the visa may still be granted, but for a shorter period.
A visa has been granted without trouble on a passport that ran out a few months after the return. The visa can be shorter, though, because it depends on how long the passport is valid.
If it is tight, renewing the passport may be the safer choice. Cases differ, so check with the consulate or the visa centre.
This information is based on community experience and is not legal advice. Rules can change; check important things with the responsible office.
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