Check Passports Before You Book Flights — Not at the Airport
Passports expire silently, and many countries require 6 months' validity. Track the whole family's documents and get warned 9 months before any expiry.
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List the Documents
Add each family member's passport and ID expiry dates to a sheet.
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Check Monthly
Add a
Schedule Triggerscanning for documents expiring within 9 months. - 3
Warn Early
Add a
Gmailnode explaining the 6-month validity rule and the real deadline to renew by. - 4
Escalate If Ignored
Add follow-ups at 6 and 4 months until marked renewed.
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Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a test expiry. Confirm the early warning arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Why 9 months early?
Six-month validity rules plus renewal processing time mean the real deadline is far earlier than the printed date.
What else fits here?
Driving licenses, visas, ID cards — any document whose expiry ruins plans.
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