Can you go from London to Paris by train without a passport?

Citizens of EU and/or Schengen countries entering France on the Eurostar need only their EU/Schengen passport. Travellers of other citizenships going from the UK to France via the Eurostar must also have a valid passport and meet the visa requirements for their nationalities.



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Travel by train between London and Paris does not typically involve a passport check at the border. Passport checks are generally conducted when crossing international borders, but there is no border check between the United Kingdom and France as they are both part of the European Union's (EU) Schengen Area.

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Here are all the requirements that UK citizens must fulfill before entering the Republic of France: A valid passport for at least six months after the date of return from France; the passport must be issued less than ten years from the date you enter France. Make sure you check your passport before traveling to France.

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Documents and entry requirements for US citizens to France Americans need the following document to travel to France: Valid US passport. ETIAS authorisation (from 2024) COVID-19 health documents.

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Passport checks used to be carried on the international Eurostar train, but all formalities are now carried out before boarding. At some border crossings, the train stops twice. First on one side of the border for checks and then on the other side for a second set of checks.

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France Entry Requirements U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter France for stays up to 90 days.

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Take the train from London to Paris. The train is far and away the best way to visit Paris for a day. Eurostar trains depart from London's St Pancras International Station, arrive at Paris's Gare du Nord, and take about two hours and 20 minutes each way. You can buy Eurostar tickets here.

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What Are the Requirements for UK Citizens Entering France?
  • A valid passport for at least six months after the date of return from France; the passport must be issued less than ten years from the date you enter France. ...
  • An accommodation proof document; this document must prove that you have a place to stay in France.


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France belongs to the European Union, specifically its Schengen Zone. If you are from another country within this zone, you can visit Paris using only your passport or I.D.

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Train travel within the UK You can use any type of photo ID or a credit or debit card as long as it shows your name.

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If you're European, your identity card is sufficient. If you're a non-European citizen, you'll need to travel with your passport. Baggage checks are carried out at all Spanish stations before boarding the train. Make sure you're ready to show your ticket when needed if there's a ticket inspector or member of staff.

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Best Places to Travel Without a US Passport Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands. American Samoa.

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