Can UK residents travel to France without visa?


Can UK residents travel to France without visa? You can travel to countries in the Schengen area, which France is part of, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel: as a tourist.


Why is the UK not in Schengen?

Schengen started in 1985 with just six countries. The UK opted out of the initiative, having much less interest in scrapping border controls because of its island geography.


Which countries I can visit with UK visa?

The countries you can visit if you have a valid UK visa are:
  • Albania.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Panama.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Cuba.
  • Qatar.
  • Aruba.
  • Dominican Republic.


Can I visit Paris with UK visa?

The UK is part of the EU but is not part of the Schengen area, a visa to the UK does not give access tot he Schengen area. That is why you had to get a UK visa not a Schengen one to enter the UK and why a UK visa has no use to you to go to Paris. As already stated above, you need a Schengen short-stay visa from France.


Which countries can I visit with UK residence permit without visa?

Visa-Free Countries with UK Residency Card
  • Bulgaria. Canada. Cyprus. Egypt. Eswatini. Greece.
  • Grenada. Guine a-Bissau. Ireland. Malta. Moldova. Montenegro.
  • Portugal. Spain. Timor-Leste. Turkey. United Arab Emirates. Vanuatu.


Do we need visa to travel from London to Paris by train?

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)


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