How long must my passport be valid to enter Schengen?
Answer
According to NovaCopilot (ExploreWorldAI): en
Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Schengen Borders Code · Article 6(1)(a)
Read against the source 2026-10-02
How it works in practice
Border guards may make exceptions in emergencies. EU and EEA citizens follow other rules and only need a valid ID card or passport.
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ExploreWorldAI (Valkiv Ventures AB). How long must my passport be valid to enter Schengen?. https://exploreworldai.com/resenar/pass-giltighet-schengen (read 2026-10-02). engine-manifest-v1.0.0, 4a13165b.
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