‌"I should be in Milan right now with the girls," began a tearful Chelsea in a TikTok video. "I learned the hard way that for travel to the EU your UK passport must have been issued within the last 10 years – even if it hasn't expired yet," she revealed. "I even tried the Passport Office and booking an emergency appointment online," Chelsea explained. ‌She concluded by advising others: "If you have a trip coming up, check your passport's start date, not just the expiry date. The European Union's travel website advises: "If you are a national from a country outside the EU wishing to visit or travel within the EU, you will need a valid passport and possibly a visa.