Required: blank pages

You’ve got your visa, you’ve got your passport… But do you have room for stamps?

According to various government travel advice sources, it pays to check your passport before you leave. Even if your passport doesn’t expire for more than six months past your vacation, there’s another reason you could be denied entry at your destination.

Some countries, such as South Africa and Botswana, require that you leave a full blank page in your passport. Yes, you can be turned away if you fail to comply with this requirement. Check the government entry/exit advice for your destinations and make sure you leave enough room in passport!