Do I need passport for Eurostar?

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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ID Documents Regarding passport validity or visa requirements, please always check with your local embassy or consulate before making a booking to ensure you have the correct requirements. To travel on Eurostar you need either a valid passport or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals).

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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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Rule #3: When boarding a train (or bus or plane) in Europe, always have your passport with you, not just a regular ID.

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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to the United Kingdom for a stay up to 6 months. A valid U.S. Passport is 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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Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card.

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

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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Where Can US Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
  • Albania.
  • American Samoa.
  • Andorra.
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Argentina.
  • Armenia.
  • Aruba.


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If you are the holder of an American passport, you do not need a visa to visit the Netherlands. If you have a different nationality and are unsure what the visa requirements are, check whether you need a visa to visit the Netherlands.

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