Do I need a passport to go from London to Paris Eurostar?

To travel on Eurostar each passenger needs a valid passports. Babies and children must have their own valid passport too.



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Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card.

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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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To travel on Eurostar you need either a valid passport or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals). Babies and children must have their own valid travel documents.

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Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking.

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As from the 1st of January 2021 you will need to apply for a visa to travel and to move to France (pursuant to the EU Directive 2004/38). Third country nationals, residing in the UK, are no longer automatically exempt from Airport Transit Visas (ATV) – depending on your nationality you may have to apply for a ATV.

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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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On Eurostar there's no weight limit for your luggage, but you must be able to carry and lift your bags safely on your own, as there is no porter service at the station and our teams are unfortunately unable to help with luggage. Each bag can be up to 85cm long at its widest point and should be clearly labelled.

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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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Eurostar check-in process You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking. From 01 October 2021 onwards, EU, EEA and Swiss national identity cards will no longer be accepted as a travel document to enter the UK: a passport is now required.

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To ensure you have enough time for all pre-departure steps, please come to the station at the recommended time and not just before the gates close. All of our border and luggage checks take place before you depart, which means you can simply hop off the train when you arrive.

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