6 Month Rule Apr 2026
For U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), the "6 month rule" refers to travel outside the United States.
The "6 Month Rule" most commonly refers to for international travel, but it also appears in contexts like residency and medical procedures. Passport Validity (Travel) 6 Month Rule
Some regions, like the Schengen Area , generally require only three months of validity beyond your planned departure date. Permanent Residency (Immigration) like the Schengen Area