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Can I get the ferry to France without a passport?

Yes, every member of the party requires a valid passport, and a visa if necessary (visas are not required for France and Spain by EU Nationals). It is the passenger's responsibility to establish his or her own individual requirements with the country of entry and re-entry.



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It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Britain or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required.

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Yes, every member of the party requires a valid passport, and a visa if necessary (visas are not required for France and Spain by EU Nationals). It is the passenger's responsibility to establish his or her own individual requirements with the country of entry and re-entry.

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Travel on French territory They are advised to carry some form of identification (e.g. passport, identity card, driving licence, student card, etc.).

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The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.

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Closed-Loop Cruises If you are a U.S. citizen planning a closed-loop cruise, you can travel without a passport. A closed-loop cruise means that you board a cruise ship in a U.S. port, only travel in the Western Hemisphere and then return to the same U.S. port where you started your journey.

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Your driving licence is not ID and is of no relevance whatsoever unless you intend to drive a car. It is the law in France that foreign visitors carry with them the document which proves their right to be in the country. For someone from outside the European Union, that can only be a passport.

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In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.

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Do US citizens need a visa for France? US citizens do not need a visa to travel to France for up to 90 days. American passport holders can go to France for tourism, business, or transit visa-free. From 2024, US citizens will need to register with ETIAS to travel to France.

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American passport holders are not required to obtain a visa prior to visiting France for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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If you are a U.S. citizen, you'll need a passport to travel to Paris. The passport must be valid for at least three more months.

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