Do you need ID to take the train in France?

If you're European, your identity card is sufficient. If you're a non-European citizen, you'll need to travel with your passport. Baggage checks are carried out at all Spanish stations before boarding the train. Make sure you're ready to show your ticket when needed if there's a ticket inspector or member of staff.



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You don't need a passport if you're travelling between cities in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time. Don't forget your ticket, too.

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Following federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, we regularly conduct random ticket verification checks onboard trains to ensure that passengers are properly ticketed. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification to a member of the onboard crew upon request.

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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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Find out what travel documents are needed to travel with Eurostar. To travel on Eurostar each passenger needs a valid passports.

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You can buy most railcards at the station, except the 26-30 Railcard. For some railcards you'll need to bring proof that you qualify for it. You'll also need a passport photo of yourself for the railcard and valid ID.

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Yes. Train tickets can be used by anyone. If that person is collecting tickets from a ticket vending machine, they will need the credit or debit card used to make the booking. This might be a little tricky to work around so bear this in mind when booking.

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Passports are required for all passengers travelling to the UK, including children. Your passport doesn't need to be valid for a minimum number of months to travel, as long as it's valid for the length of your stay in the UK.

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Eurostar check-in process 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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This ticket is non-transferable. Once on the train, you will be required to show a valid form of personal identification upon request by on-board personnel. Number of seats available: limited and subject to change, depending on the day of the week, the train and class or service level in question.

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To travel on Eurostar you need either a valid passport or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals).

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Children between the ages of 16 and 18 years old can travel by themselves, as long as they've got all the usual travel documents and meet all the legal requirements (please see below).

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