Do I need an ESTA for France?

France is one of the countries most-visited by American tourists. U.S. citizens will soon need ETIAS to travel to France. ETIAS starts in 2024. As an American, you must apply for travel authorization to visit France and other Schengen countries short-term without a visa.



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Requirements to enter France from the UK The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the expected date of departure. UK passport shouldn't be older than 10 years. British citizens will soon need an ETIAS visa waiver to go to France, or anywhere else in the Schengen Area.

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American citizens traveling to Europe for short stays will need ETIAS. ETIAS is not a visa but will be an entry requirement for U.S. passport holders entering the Schengen Area (including those in the process of joining).

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Visa Waiver Program travelers are required to apply for and receive an approved travel authorization via ESTA to board a plane or vessel bound for the United States. (A travel authorization via ESTA is not a guarantee of admission into the United States.

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A valid full (not provisional) driving licence. A vehicle registration document (V5c) - the original not a copy, called carte grise (grey card) in France. A motor insurance certificate. Passport(s)

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