Can you travel to France by ferry without a passport?


Can you travel to France by ferry without a passport? It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Britain or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required.


What country can you go to without a passport?

You can travel without a passport in the following countries: Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands.


Do you need a passport to travel to France by car?

Your driving licence is not ID and is of no relevance whatsoever unless you intend to drive a car. It is the law in France that foreign visitors carry with them the document which proves their right to be in the country. For someone from outside the European Union, that can only be a passport.


What documents do I need to enter France from the UK?

Passport stamping
  • show proof of where you intend to stay, for example, a hotel booking or proof of address if visiting your own property.
  • show proof of insurance for your trip – check FCDO's travel insurance guidance.
  • show a return or onward ticket.
  • prove that you have enough money for your whole stay.


Can you travel by sea without a passport?

Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.


Is ID enough to travel to France?

Required Documents to Show at the Port of Entry in France EU nationals: Valid passport or national ID card. Non-EU nationals who are visa-exempt: Valid passport or travel document. Non-EU nationals with visa requirements: Valid passport with a Schengen or a French national visa.


Do ferries check passports?

Do I need a passport when traveling on a ferry? The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your own nationality. On most international routes you will need your passport to check-in, however there are exceptions to this.


Can you stay in your car on a ferry to France?

If you are thinking of leaving your car on the ship, you will not be able to, and you must park your car at Dover and cross as a foot passenger. If you take your car on the ferry, you drive on, leave the car, join it again when told at Calais and drive off.


Can you travel by boat without a passport?

Closed-Loop Cruises If you are a U.S. citizen planning a closed-loop cruise, you can travel without a passport. A closed-loop cruise means that you board a cruise ship in a U.S. port, only travel in the Western Hemisphere and then return to the same U.S. port where you started your journey.


Can I stay in my car on a ferry?

All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.


Can you stay in your car on the ferry to Calais?

No, you can't stay in your car during the ferry crossing between Dover and Calais. Once the vessel disembarks, you are not allowed to stay in the car parking deck for safety reasons. However, you can return to your car a few minutes before reaching the port of Calais, following the instructions of the crew.


Can I get the ferry to France without a passport?

Yes, every member of the party requires a valid passport, and a visa if necessary (visas are not required for France and Spain by EU Nationals). It is the passenger's responsibility to establish his or her own individual requirements with the country of entry and re-entry.


Can I travel without a passport from UK?

Research shows that UK residents can travel to over 180 countries without a passport/visa or via an e-visa or a visa on arrival. Most UK residents travel to visa-free destinations for vacations, tourism, and business purposes.