is due to expire vs expire

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Is due to expire' is used when referring to something that has a set expiration date or deadline in the future. 'Expire' is used when talking about something that has already reached its expiration date or deadline.

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is due to expire

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that has a set expiration date or deadline in the future.

Use 'is due to expire' when talking about something that is scheduled or expected to reach its expiration date or deadline in the future.

Examples:

The contract is due to expire next month.
Her visa is due to expire in two weeks.
The warranty on the product is due to expire soon.

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It is due to expire on 31 December 2014.
That authorisation is due to expire on 30 September 2004.
The MEDIA Plus programme is due to expire on 31 December 2005.
As the Treaty was concluded for a period of 50 years pursuant to Article 97 thereof, it is due to expire on 23 July 2002.
The current Commission Regulation (EC) No 1400/2002 is due to expire in May 2010.
By Decision 2009/501/EC of the Council [4], the Agreement was renewed for a further period of 5 years and is due to expire on 17 May 2015.
The EUSR's mandate is due to expire on 28 February 2014.
However, the SISNET contract is due to expire on 13 November 2008.
Specifically I point to the EU-Israel action plan, which is due to expire in April 2008.
Mr President, the Protocol of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Mauritania is due to expire on 31 July 2012.
The TRIPS waiver, which has so far allowed the legal use of generic drugs by the poorest of the poor in these countries, is due to expire in 2016.
The UK's derogation from the Energy Products Directive which allows it to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on red diesel is due to expire on 31 December 2006.
This provision is due to expire on 31 December 2011, which means that as of 1 January 2012, non-ruminants (pigs and poultry) will be required to be fed a 100 % organic diet.
Accordingly, the term of office of the members of the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture set up on 1 May 2004 is due to expire on 30 April 2007.
A formal policy review has been launched and will be completed over the next few months, as the current EU Decision on sanctions is due to expire in April 2012.
The term of office of a deputy Director of Europol appointed by Council Act of 24 July 2006, is due to expire by 31 August 2010.
The term of office of a deputy Director of Europol appointed by Council Act of 14 May 2007, is due to expire by 31 July 2011.
Laos has benefited from such a derogation for certain textile products under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1613/2000, which has been prolonged several times, and is due to expire on 31 December 2008.
Cambodia has benefited from such a derogation for certain textile products under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1614/2000, which has been prolonged several times, and is due to expire on 31 December 2008.
Nepal has benefited from such a derogation for certain textile products under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000, which has been prolonged several times, and is due to expire on 31 December 2008.

Alternatives:

is scheduled to expire
is expected to expire
is set to expire
will expire
is going to expire

expire

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that has already reached its expiration date or deadline.

Use 'expire' when talking about something that has already reached its expiration date or deadline.