Which countries require six months left on your passport?
Travel rules can get confusing when it comes to passports.
Some countries need you to have six months validly left on your passport.
Some want you to have three.
However, other nations don't have any rules, meaning you can use your passport until it expires.
Here's all you need to know about passport expiry dates before travelling to the most popular destinations.
Indonesia
Indonesia, including the Aussie favourite Bali, does require you to have six months minimum left on your passport, or there'll be no Bintang for you.
New Caledonia
Beach favourite New Caledonia is an easy trip from Australia - but not if you don't have six months left on your passport.
It's one of the nations which follows that rule.
Fiji
Another Aussie favourite just a few hours away, but you won't be lying on that hammock in Fiji unless you have a passport valid for at least six months after your scheduled departure date.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong has its own rules, which state your passport needs to be valid for a month after your visit.
Europe
Nations in Europe's Schengen area, including Spain, also have their own rules.
Your passport must be valid for three months beyond your visit.
See how you can budget for a Euro summer here.
New Zealand, with its world-famous scenery and skiing, is just a short hop for Aussies.
It's one of the few nations which asks you to have three months left on your passport.
Get some inspiration for your visit here.
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are increasingly easy to get to from Australia, with direct flights - but you'll so need to check that passport.
You need six months at least left on it to holiday there.
Get other tips on visiting the tropical hotspot here.
Malaysia
Don't be caught out on your way to see the spectacular Petronas Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
It's one of the nations which follows the six-month passport validity rule.
Thailand
Thailand is famous for its beaches - but you won't feel that sand between your toes unless your passport has at least six months left when you go.
