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A valid passport (valid for the duration of the stay) is required for French nationals. For nationals of other countries, we are available to assist you with the necessary procedures.
If you are traveling with your children, please be aware that, effective immediately, minors—regardless of their age—must also have their own passport (or ID card, depending on the requirements of the destination country). French law stipulates that minors traveling with both parents, or with just one parent, do not need to have an authorization to leave the country. However, this document has been required (since January 15, 2017) if this accompaniment requirement is not met. In this case, the child must present: a passport (or identity card, depending on the requirements of the destination country); the authorization to leave the country form, signed by one of the parents with parental authority—the form is available at www.service-public.fr; and a photocopy of the signing parent’s identification document.
When a minor travels with a parent whose last name the child does not share, it is strongly recommended to either be able to prove the parent-child relationship (https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F15392), or to present a permission to leave the country (Cerfa Form No. 15646*01) that has been properly completed and signed by the other parent, along with a copy of that parent’s ID. This authorization does not exempt the traveler from complying with any other formalities regarding minors that are specific to the destination.
No visa is required for French nationals. Please note! An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is now required for European travelers wishing to visit the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the UK ETA website.
The fare is currently 16 pounds (20 pounds starting April 8, 2026).
As is always the case everywhere, it is important to be protected against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (the resurgence of which among adults—even in France—justifies vaccination for any trip), polio, and hepatitis A and B.
Healthcare facilities are, of course, adequate everywhere, but the cost of care at certain private facilities makes it necessary to review all the terms of the travel insurance policy purchased before departure.
Be sure to bring the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you when traveling to an EU country: it allows you to have your healthcare expenses (medical and pharmaceutical care, hospitalizations) covered locally. At least two weeks before your departure, request the application form from your Social Security office. All information regarding this card is available at http://www.ameli.fr/