Mirror, travel expert Simon Calder has warned that millions of people might find that their passport isn't valid after the government warned Brits to not renew theirs unless it was essential.
The current advice states: "It is taking longer than the usual 3 weeks to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19)."Do not apply unless you need a passport urgently for compassionate reasons, for example if a family member has died, or for government business."Due to ongoing travel restrictions, this hasn't posed a problem so far.But as flights restart and countries lift their border restrictions, many British families may find they don't have a valid passport.Countries such as China, Thailand, Egypt and Turkey require at least six months.