|
29 Jul 2018
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Southampton UK
Posts: 195
|
|
Passport validity
Hi,
I always thought you needed a minimum of 6mths left on your UK passport before you visit Morocco. However, UK GOV site says;
"Passport validity Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Morocco. No additional period of validity beyond this is required."
Is it correct? Thanks for any info.
|
30 Jul 2018
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,131
|
|
That is the view of the UK government.
But it is the Moroccan government that allows entry into Morocco .. what is their view?
The general 'rule' is to have at least 6 months of the passport being valid. This allows for things going wrong - like an unexpected hospital stay - without any passport complications. You should be able to obtain a new passport even with 12 month of the old one being still valid.
|
30 Jul 2018
|
|
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London and Granada Altiplano
Posts: 3,124
|
|
The Moroccan Consultate website says six months, however this is undoubtedly an error as, when interrogated, the IATA database states validity necessary only for the period of visit. This has been confirmed by the fact that many visitors have posted that they have been allowed to enter with a validity in some cases of only one month.
See detail at https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTo...r-Morocco.html
__________________
"For sheer delight there is nothing like altitude; it gives one the thrill of adventure
and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)
|
30 Jul 2018
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Southampton UK
Posts: 195
|
|
Warin; many thanks, that was my view, as I travel regularly it's hard finding a gap to get the passport renewed.
Tim; likewise thanks for the info and link, I wonder if people who drive into Morocco (mostly open return) as opposed to flying in (generally a fixed return date) are looked on any differently. 11,300 posts
Food for thought, thanks again.
|
30 Jul 2018
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 672
|
|
you can get a passport renewed in a day if you go to the passport offices, expensive but time is money...
|
30 Jul 2018
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,131
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fern
you can get a passport renewed in a day if you go to the passport offices, expensive but time is money...
|
That is a bit difficult if overseas at the time. You can get emergency replacements from a consulate, not certain how long that takes.
I think all passports now come from Liverpool.
|
31 Jul 2018
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Southampton UK
Posts: 195
|
|
Thanks for the replies;
Agree; living in Southampton, the nearest passport office is London, frankly I'd rather drive within Marrakech's medina walls than London.
As I hope to be back in Morocco in Sept, just wondering to do it now or after.
Thanks to all. Safe travels.
|
31 Jul 2018
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Cambridge, UK
Posts: 672
|
|
Riding or train/tubing into LDN is a small sacrifice for the joy of travelling to non LDN like places.
I don't mind riding in London, what I do mind is the 17000 bike stolen last year. At least that doesn't happen in the Medina!
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|