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Can I remain in Kefalonia until my passport expires?

Simon Calder answers your questions on post-Brexit rules, cruise refunds and travelling on Boxing Day

Friday 27 November 2020 17:47 GMT
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Post-Brexit, an enjoyable stay in the Ionian islands will not even register on anyone’s list of concerns
Post-Brexit, an enjoyable stay in the Ionian islands will not even register on anyone’s list of concerns (Getty)

Q I am currently on the Greek island of Kefalonia and may stay here until after 1 January 2021. My passport expires in March, however. With the new post-Brexit rules from 1 January requiring at least six months’ validity to enter EU countries, will I be OK to remain here until my passport expires? Or should I try to renew it from here?

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A My firm advice: do nothing except to make sure you fly direct to the UK on or before your passport’s expiry date.

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