EU travel after Brexit: How will no deal affect my holiday? Will I need to renew my passport to travel to Europe?

There is still a huge amount of uncertainty surrounding Brexit as the deadline to leave the EU looms ever closer.

One area of concern is travelling to Europe after the UK leaves the bloc, with British holidaymakers and the travel industry worried about the rules post-Brexit especially in the event of no deal.

In such an event, passport regulations will change drastically.

Brits heading to Spain have already been warned they could face five-hour delays, while millions have been told to renew their documents to guarantee travel to Europe.

So in light of this, what would a no deal Brexit look like for British holidaymakers? Here's everything you need to know.

UK to EU flights after Brexit

Both the European Commission and the UK government have both offered assurances that flights between the two will operate as normal.

But the commission said it will aim to only "ensure basic connectivity" with the UK.

The UK government said although it hopes EU countries will grant airlines permission to operate in its airspace, it warned that there "could be disruption to some flights".

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has previously said that "uncertainty for travellers and airlines" remains, arguing that a no deal scenario could lead to a cap on flights and higher prices.

Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO, said: "But with two months left until Britain leaves the EU, airlines still do not know exactly what kind of Brexit they should be planning for.

"In the small window remaining before Brexit it is imperative that the EU and UK prioritise finding a solution that brings certainty to airlines planning growth to meet demand and to travellers planning business trips and family holidays."

Driving in the EU after Brexit

Official government advice says that you may need an international driving permit to drive in the EU in the event of a no deal scenario.

If you are currently living in the EU with a UK driving licence, it is recommended you get a local EU driving licence before March 29.

After that date you may need to pass a new driving test.

Holidaymakers and businesses intending to use their vehicles on the continent, or anyone crossing the Irish border by road, have also been warned they will need a "Green Card" if a deal is not reached.

Private motorists and companies have been told to contact their insurance providers around a month before they plan to travel to get one or risk breaking the law. The same rules apply to European Economic Area (EEA) motorists travelling to the UK.

Visas for EU countries after Brexit

The EU confirmed last year that travellers would have to pay seven euros every three years to travel to Schengen countries after Brexit.

Holidaymakers won't need a visa if a deal was agreed, but they will need to apply for the three-year pre-travel authorisation called an ETIAS, which is similar to the scheme used by the USA and only takes minutes to fill out.

This does not count for countries that are part of the EU but not in the Schengen zone.

However, a spokesman said last year that if Britain crashes out of the bloc with no agreement in place to mitigate ensuing disruptions, Britons could require visas.

Booking a European holiday for after March 29 - what are the passport rules in the event of a no deal Brexit?

After March 29, the Home Office advises travellers to have at least six months left on their passports from the date of arrival in the EU.

They also add: "If you renewed a passport before it expired, up to 9 extra months may have been added to your new passport’s expiry date.

"Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months that should be remaining for travel to most countries in Europe."

This advice applies for travel to and between countries in the Schengen zone, but does not apply when travelling to Ireland. Different rules apply for countries in the EU but not in the Schengen area.

However, aside from this Brexit is not expected to affect holiday plans too drastically.

Downing Street last year moved to dismiss claims that travellers were told not to book holidays after March in the event of a no deal Brexit.

Travel agents' body Abta added: "There is nothing to suggest that you will not be able to continue with your holiday plans after 29 March.

"Even in a no-deal scenario, the European Commission has said flights to and from the UK will still be able to operate."