Osim ograničenja prtljaga i zabranjenih predmeta, važno je da pasoš ispunjava sve zahtjeve zemlje u koju putujete.
Jedan od tih zahtjeva odnosi se na broj praznih stranica - ako ih nema dovoljno, mogli biste ostati na aerodromu.
Koliko praznih stranica je potrebno?
Iako većina zna da pasoš mora važiti najmanje tri mjeseca nakon planiranog povratka, mnogi ne znaju da ukrcavanje na let može biti odbijen ako nema dovoljno mjesta za ulazne i izlazne pečate.
Putna influencerka @remoteroams nedavno je na TikToku podijelila iskustvo:
@readyjetroam 3 things you should check right now👇🏻 🧵(save this post!) We were heading to South Africa. I handed over my passport at the gate… The agent flipped through it, paused, and said: "You might not have enough blank pages." 😳 I had two at the back. She said South Africa might require three, like some other African countries. Cue panic while we research… 🛂 Here's what I learned (the hard way) that you need to check before your next international trip (most people do not know #3!): 1️⃣ Check your expiration date Some countries require your passport to be valid months after your trip. Asia, Africa, and South America often want six months from arrival. Most of Europe expects three months past departure. Even if your passport isn't expired, you can still be denied entry or boarding if it's cutting it close. 2️⃣ Check visa requirements Rules change constantly. Just because you didn't need a visa last time doesn't mean you're in the clear now. Some countries need advance applications. Some require a visa just to transit, including the U.S. And by the end of 2025, the EU will require most travelers to apply online before arrival. Always check, even for layovers. 3️⃣ Check how many blank pages you have Some countries only need one, but others want two or even three completely blank pages. South Africa requires two consecutive blank visa pages. Botswana and Zambia need three. Even in parts of Europe and South America, you may be denied entry or boarding if your passport doesn't have enough room for stamps or visas. A single stamp can make a page unusable. 💡Bonus pro tip: I now put sticky notes on the last four pages of my passport that say "DO NOT STAMP." Because agents don't always stamp in order, and one random stamp could be the reason you miss a flight. This tiny fix gives me peace of mind every time I travel. 🌎 Want to know what items we swear by after 95+ countries? Comment GUIDE for our free packing guide! 👉Follow @readyjetroam for smarter travel tips no one else is talking about! 🌍 @readyjetroam ✈️ @readyjetroam 📸 @readyjetroam #americantraveler #smarttravel #travelmistakes #travelbetter ♬ original sound - Ready Jet Roam
- Danas smo trebali da letimoi za Kambodžu, ali se ispostavilo da Džordž nema dovoljno praznih stranica u pasošu.
Brojne zemlje, posebno u Africi, Aziji i na Bliskom istoku, zahtijevaju da putnici imaju između dvije i četiri prazne stranice za vize ili pečate. Neke avio-kompanije mogu zbog toga odbiti ukrcavanje, piše Kamatica.
Najstroži zahtjevi:
1. Namibija - zahtijeva čak šest praznih stranica, jer njihov ulazni pečat zauzima skoro cijelu stranicu, a dodatna stranica može biti potrebna za eventualno produženje boravka.
2. Tri ili više praznih stranica zahtijevaju: Bocvana, Mozambik, Zambija, Brunej, Južnoafrička Republika, Madagaskar
3. Dvije prazne stranice dovoljne su za: Bahame, Kubu, Kinu, Singapur, Indiju
Na šta još treba obratiti pažnju
Pored praznih stranica, pasoš ne smije biti oštećen. To uključuje: tragove vode, plijesan ili mrlje poderotine i nedostajuće stranice neslužbene oznake ili oštećen čip.
Takođe, ime na avionskoj karti mora u potpunosti odgovarati imenu u pasošu. Pogrešno upisano ime ili staro prezime mogu izazvati probleme pri prijavi. Ne zaboravite da provjerite i da li vam je potrebna viza ili elektronsko odobrenje putovanja (ETA), jer mnoge zemlje zahtijevaju ovo prije dolaska, uz plaćanje manje naknade.
