By Jayde Maher

Copyright ireland-live

Rules and regulations surrounding passports and travel documents in Spain may mean that those travelling from Ireland to the holiday destination are negatively impact. A recent update to European travel protocols means that the new rules will come into effect from October. Irish passport holders will need to ensure their documents are up to date before travelling to Spain or they may be refused entry. The new regulation states that all passports must still be in date for at least three months after the date that of arrival in Spain. It applies to all people travelling to the country whether it is for business, leisure, or any other reason. Tourists must verify that their passports will remain in date before departure. READ NEXT: LATEST: Gardaí search ‘several’ homes and one arrested in hunt for escaped detainee Ireland is among the countries affected by this change as it is not part of the Schengen Agreement. The Agreement means allows for passport-free travel throughout the countries involved in it. Spain is the first country to implement these changes to passport rules but it is expected that other countries may follow suit, according to the Travel and Tour World website. Spain is the most popular holiday destination for both Irish and UK tourists.