Start with the date
Check every passport you may need
Find the expiry date on each passport and note whose document it is. If you are planning a trip, check the entry rules for every destination and any transit stops before you book. The amount of validity required can depend on the country; there is no single six-month rule for every journey.
A child’s passport may have a different expiry date from an adult’s. Check each document separately, and make a fresh check when travel plans change. If a child’s name or other personal details have changed, GOV.UK says you must apply for a new passport rather than renew it.
For RemindMe, the useful details are a clear label, the person it belongs to and the expiry date. The reminder is not a substitute for checking the passport itself or the current rules for your destination.
Renewal guidance
Use GOV.UK for the application
RemindMe helps you keep a date on your household list; it does not renew a passport, submit an application or verify passport details automatically. When it is time to act, follow the current official steps for the passport holder.
Adult and child renewals have separate guidance. If a passport is lost, stolen or damaged, or personal details have changed, use the relevant GOV.UK route rather than assuming a standard renewal applies. GOV.UK also directs travellers to check destination-specific entry requirements, so avoid relying on a general rule of thumb.
For households
Keep family dates together
RemindMe lets you label a tracked date for a person, so adult and child passport expiries can be kept distinct. The Free plan includes one personal profile and up to 10 tracked renewals. RemindMe Premium supports family and child profiles and additional tracked renewals.
RemindMe is an independent reminder service. It is not GOV.UK or HM Passport Office, and it does not decide whether a passport is valid for travel. Keep using official sources for applications and travel requirements.