Do you need a passport to go out in Paris?

French law requires that you have formal ID on you at all times, so you need to carry your passport anyway. Drivers license will be fine. It is pretty unusual(unheard of) to be carded.



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You need a valid passport to travel between the UK and the EU.

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If you are a U.S. citizen, you'll need a passport to travel to Paris. The passport must be valid for at least three more months.

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You must always carry a photo ID, such as your passport or driver's licence. Police conduct random checks, particularly at borders.

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Fortunately, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, even at many of the street markets and other places that traditionally wanted cash only. So, do yourself a favor and don't leave home without a Visa and/or Mastercard - and preferably bring a couple of back-ups, just in case.

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Generally, it is necessary to have a valid passport if you want to travel abroad. Depending on the country and your citizenship, you may also need to show proof of a valid eVisa, online visa, or visa.

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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.

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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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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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No-Passport-Required Destinations
  • U.S. Virgin Islands. A Caribbean vacation isn't out of reach without a passport if you stick to the U.S. Virgin Islands: St. ...
  • Vieques, Puerto Rico. ...
  • Culebra, Puerto Rico. ...
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico. ...
  • Whistler, British Columbia. ...
  • Quebec City, Canada. ...
  • Toronto, Canada. ...
  • Cape Breton Island, Canada.


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Where can I travel without a Passport (UK Residents)
  • Albania. Albania is one of the 183 countries you can visit without a passport. ...
  • Argentina. If you plan to visit South America, no country is better than Argentina. ...
  • Belgium. ...
  • Cayman Islands. ...
  • Costa Rica. ...
  • Hong Kong. ...
  • Malaysia. ...
  • Norway.


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You can travel without a passport in the following countries: Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands.

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