What sticker do I need to drive to France?

Drivers travelling to France must display a clean air sticker in their vehicle to comply with local low emission zones. The stickers - known as Crit'Air vignettes depict the EURO standards of the vehicle.



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When should you have the sticker on a foreign vehicle? Non-French motorists can already order the Crit'Air sticker at www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/demande (External link) (page available in both English and French). It will arrive within five working days and must be displayed inside the vehicle windscreen.

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In short, here is what you need to drive in France:
  1. Proof of insurance.
  2. Car registration certificate.
  3. MOT.
  4. Valid driving license.
  5. Crit'air sticker (unless you don't plan to drive in big cities center)
  6. Warning triangle.
  7. Retro reflective car safety jacket.
  8. Money to pay tolls if you plan to use French highways.


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Which towns and cities are covered by the Crit'Air scheme?
  • Aix-Marseille-Provence region.
  • Bordeaux (coming in 2024)
  • Clermont-Ferrand.
  • Grenoble.
  • Lyon.
  • Marseille.
  • Montpellier.
  • Paris.


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If you are going to France only once and for a relatively short trip then it's probably not worth it. On the other hand, if you are going to make a very long trip through France or visit several times a year then it's probably worthwhile.

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As long as you are a tourist and have a valid driver's license written in the Roman alphabet from your country, you don't need to carry an international driving permit to drive in France. The minimum age to drive in France is 18 years old.

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