Do you go through customs with 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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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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Travelling from Paris to London requires passengers to go through Eurostar's customs and security screening at Paris Gare du Nord because the United Kingdom is not a Schengen zone country.

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Check-in procedures for Eurostar trains Travelling from Paris to London requires passengers to go through Eurostar's customs and security screening at Paris Gare du Nord because the United Kingdom is not a Schengen zone country.

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You should be clear of customs from the Eurostar within minutes and it is probably 5 to 10 minutes on from there to the platform for the Folkestone train. Provided the Eurostar train is on time you should be in plenty of time.

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All of our border and luggage checks take place before you depart, which means you can simply hop off the train when you arrive. Our trains can carry up to 894 passengers, so there may be times when you experience queues at the station. This can particularly happen on peak days or when checks take a bit longer.

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French Customs
Passengers who have not exceeded the duty-free allowance and have nothing to declare should go directly through the exit doors. All other passengers, or passengers who are unsure should stop at the French Customs office.

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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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Items that are not permitted by customs or another government body are also prohibited on Eurostar. Weapons. Including replica or toy weapons that could be perceived as real weapons. Ammunition (of any calibre and in any quantity).

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Pass through immigration For example, if you are flying from Germany to New York with a stopover in Paris, you will go through immigration in Paris before boarding your flight to New York. If both your origin and your destination are Schengen countries, you do not have to pass through immigration when transiting.

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How long does the Eurostar check-in take? 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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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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Luggage on the Eurostar Passengers with an adult ticket can take a maximum of two bags (up to 85cm long) including rucksacks, suitcases or ski equipment and one small item of hand luggage.

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Our coaches are equipped with several areas for stowing luggage, including:
  1. Luggage racks above your seat.
  2. Free space on the floor between certain seats arranged back to back.
  3. Special luggage racks at the end of each coach for bigger items.


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Can I take food on board? Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids.

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Charles de Gaulle Airport (also know as Roissy, after the nearby town), is where all flights from North America arrive in Paris. It's at this airport that you will go through customs, pick up your luggage, and meet your private driver catch vehicle or catch a train to the center of the city.

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At a Glance: Customs control is the process of regulating the entry of items into a country. Passengers generally go through customs when entering a country, not when leaving.

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If you leave the aircraft in the first group of passengers you should expect to get through immigration fairly quickly but allow yourself anything from 10 mins to 1hour.

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Which train companies operate between London and Paris? Only one passenger train company is able to use the Chunnel, and that is the Eurostar train. The high-speed train goes directly from London St. Pancras Station to Paris Gare du Nord.

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