The travel agent is requesting a copy of my passport to make sure it has six months of validity? Why do they need this?

• Many countries require that an entering passenger have at least six months of validity on their passport prior to entry.
• This means that the passport will not expire for at least six months.
• Travel agents who are requesting to verify your passport validity are employing good practice in their service to you.
• If you do not provide them with your passport they cannot be held responsible if you are refused entry into a country because your passport does not have six months of validity.
• In can be useful to allow the travel agent to keep a copy of your passport in case you lose it on your trip.