Do they stamp your passport on the train from London to Paris?
Until two years ago, passengers could just show their passports for often quick checks, but since 2021, after Britain left the European Union, British travelers in both directions have been required to get their passports stamped.
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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.
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.
At the border control, you will be required to show all the necessary documents to the immigration officer. The immigration officer will verify the authenticity of the travel documents presented. The immigration officer will then grant the traveler entry into France by stamping their passport.
You won't get a stamp when crossing internal borders, no matter whether it's train, plane or car. There is simply no one to give it to you. It's equal with crossing border from New York to New Jersey (for example).
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.
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.
Rule #2: No matter where you're from and even if you don't need a Visa, you cannot spend more than 90 days within 180 days in Europe as a tourist (so 3 months within half year period)! Rule #3: When boarding a train (or bus or plane) in Europe, always have your passport with you, not just a regular ID.
All the stations that the Eurostar trains stop at has passport control in place between the International platforms and the main concourse/rest of the station. If you are a foot passenger you pass through passport control at Gare du Nord in Paris and at St Pancras in London on your return journey.
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.
It's worth noting that the passport is your only international identification document, so it's quite common and even expected that you may be asked to present it in various situations in a public place. ID checks may happen in train stations or other public areas.
A visa, or visa stamp, is a physical stamp or sticker in your passport that is issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of the U.S. It indicates that you are eligible to apply for entry to the U.S. in a specific immigration category such as F-1 or J-1 student.