- Going home, her passport only needs to be valid on the day she flies
- The 6-month rule is for visiting other countries, not returning home
- Transits can bring the 6-month rule back
- Book a direct, one-way flight
- Check in at the airport counter, not online
Your helper's contract is ending, and her passport has less than 6 months left.
Can she still fly home?
Yes... even if it expires the very next day.
Why Doesn't the 6-Month Rule Apply?
Most countries want visitors to hold a passport with at least 6 months left.
That protects them in case a visitor gets stuck there with an expired passport.
But a country can't turn away its own citizen. So when your helper is going home for good, her passport only needs to be valid on the day she leaves.
What If Her Flight Has a Transit?
This is where it gets tricky.
If her journey stops in another country, that country's rules may apply, and some do ask for 6 months' validity.
Check every leg of the trip before booking. Easier still, pick a direct flight.
How Do I Avoid Problems at the Airport?
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