In mid-to-late 2023, U.S. citizens and nationals of over 60 other countries will need an electronic travel authorization to visit much of Europe. Travelers to any Schengen-zone country will have to register with a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
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.
You need your passport. A residence card (from any country) is not a travel document (that can be used to travel to other countries). You will have to show your passport at French immigration control in London St Pancras.
British citizens travelling to France on the Eurostar must have the following documents: Valid passport. France ETIAS for UK citizens (from 2024) Visa (if staying more than 90 days in a 180-day period or if travelling for non-tourist or business purposes)
The ETIAS form is accessed directly online. You'll be prompted to provide your passport details and asked to answer a list of security questions, so have your valid passport handy before you begin. You'll also need a credit or debit card to complete the process. Once you're finished, the form is submitted immediately.
ETIAS will cost 7 euros (about $8 or 6 British pounds) for a three-year permit that allows third-country nationals to enter the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Your ETIAS travel authorisation is valid for three years or until the travel document you used in your application expires - whichever comes first. It is for short-term stays: a valid ETIAS travel authorisation entitles you to stay in the European countries requiring ETIAS for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Yes. Unless you fall under one of the exceptions , you are required to have a valid ETIAS travel authorisation to enter any of the European countries requiring ETIAS. Travellers without such authorisation will be refused entry at the border.