Depending on your destination, certain travel documents are essential: identity card, passport, visa…Without them, boarding and/or entry into the country may be refused.
Always check with your airline or travel agency before you leave.
Identity documents depending on the type of flight
Domestic flights (France)
- Valid ID required : national identity card or passport.
- Some companies sometimes accept a driver's license: always check the requirements on your ticket or on the company's website.
- For children who are accompanied, an identity document will be required.
International flights
Towards the European Union
A national identity card or passport valid
To other countries
- A passport is required.
- Depending on your destination, a visa may be required. Consult your travel agency, airline, or the travel advice website.
Check the validity of your documents
- Since January 2014, the French national identity card is valid for 15 years (10 years for old cards, automatically extended by 5 years).
- Some countries do not recognize this extension. To avoid any problems, it is best to travel with a valid passport.
- Check the required validity and formalities on the official websites: Service-Public or France Diplomatie.
Minors travelling alone outside of France
- Since January 15, 2017, minors must present an Authorisation to Leave the Territory (AST) signed by the holder of parental authority for all international flights, including to the European Union.
- The AST must be accompanied by a copy of the signatory's identity document.
- For more information: consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For more information, please see our page dedicated to unaccompanied children.
Other formalities
Depending on your country of destination, additional requirements may apply:
- Vaccinations or health certificates (to be confirmed with your doctor).
- Specific requirements of the airline or travel agency.
- Official information: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Customs : For all information on customs formalities (identity documents, goods declaration, etc.), consult the official website of French Customs.