Is there passport control between France and Spain?
Spain has FOUR European land borders. Two are with Schengen countries (France and Portugal), so routine immigration and customs checks do not take place on crossing the border - see the Schengen Agreement section below for more information.
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Traveling to Spain by car: Crossing bordersSince all 3 countries (Spain, France and Portugal) are Schengen countries, you won't face a hard border crossing. In other words, there are no border crossing points and you don't have to show documents when crossing the border.
The Schengen area comprises 27 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.
There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.
So, should you carry your passport with you in France? Yes, and no. French laws require that citizens and foreigners have valid identification documents when moving around. Moreover, they may also require evidence of legal status, which law officers can request at any time.
U.S. citizens must have a passport which is valid for at least six months after your entry date, and at least 90 days after your return date. U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter France for stays up to 90 days.
During our short stay in Monaco we took the opportunity to walk across the border to France. It's easy to do: You just walk behind the Monaco train station and you are in France. There is no barrier or sign that you changed countries and no obvious border marking.