The 1 Big Mistake You Should Avoid With Your Passport

SDI Productions via Getty Images Your passport expiration date isn't the only thing you need to check before taking an international trip. “One rule many travelers miss is needing an adequate number of blank pages in their passport for visas, and entry and exit stamps,” David Alwadish, the founder and CEO of the passport and visa concierge service ItsEasy.com, told HuffPost. “Countries like Sweden and the Philippines don’t require a blank page on your passport, but rather sufficient space for entry and exit stamps,” Alwadish noted. “The issue of blank passport pages will likely become less of a significant problem for travelers as more countries are phasing out manual stamping of physical passport books,” Alwadish said. “It is always best to make sure your passport is valid and has at least two blank pages,” Alwadish noted.