Do you need a passport for DFDS?

All passengers must present relevant documents upon arrival to the terminal. These may include a valid passport, booking confirmation, documents for vehicle or pet travel, and/or other required documents, depending on the rules and regulations of the country you are travelling to.



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In high season and during the holidays, we advise customers to allow at least 120 minutes prior to departure to pass through all controls. More information regarding check-in can be found here. All passengers must present relevant documents upon arrival to the terminal for check-in.

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You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you're from. Check if you need a visa to come to the UK.

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It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Britain or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required. If you are driving a vehicle you will also need a valid driving licence.

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Take A Picnic DFDS state that you are allowed to take your own food and soft drinks on board to be consumed in your cabin (no alcohol).

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Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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All of these services are now run under the DFDS Seaways brand name. Use directferries.co.uk to find DFDS Seaways timetables, prices and to book DFDS Seaways ferry tickets.

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Do we need to bring own towels to the boat ? - DFDS. ?Do we need to bring own towels to the boat ?? Helpful? No, they're provided.

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Documents and entry requirements for US citizens to France Americans need the following document to travel to France: Valid US passport. ETIAS authorisation (from 2025) COVID-19 health documents.

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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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