Local residents planning to travel off-Island over the festive holidays are being urged to check the validity of their passports. The reminder has been issued by the Isle of Man Passport and Immigration Office which handles all passport applications and renewals. Because of the way the public holidays fall this year, the office will be closed from 3.30pm on Friday, December 24th until 9am on Thursday, December 30th, and again from 3.30pm on Friday, December 31st until 9am on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011. Consequently, people who intend to travel off-Island over Christmas and New Year should ensure their documentation is in order prior to embarking on their journeys. Anybody who discovers their passport is out of date can take advantage of a same-day service, subject to certain conditions being met. Ends