Holidays without a passport: 10 destinations accessible to the French!
It is possible to travel abroad without a passport, but only to certain countries. Here is a list of 10 places accessible to French citizens with a simple passport.
The Canary Islands are part of Spanish territory, so you do not need a passport to go there. The Azores are also part of Portuguese territory, so all you need is a valid passport to access them.
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Croatia, Malta and Cyprus are part of the Schengen area, so French nationals can travel there with a valid passport.
It is also possible to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, San Marino, the Vatican and Serbia with a valid passport. However, it is recommended to check entry and accommodation requirements before you go, as they may vary from country to country.
In the Channel Islands, the passport is sufficient to travel to England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. However, it is recommended that you renew your certificate before departure, as it must be valid for the duration of the trip.
Where can I travel with my identity card?
1. You can travel with your ID to many countries. Here is a list of places where you can travel with just your ID.
2. The following countries are accessible with a valid identity card: Azores, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia , Slovakia . and the Czech Republic.
3. If you want to travel to another country, you may need to obtain a passport. Check with the embassy or consulate of the destination country for the required documents.
4. If you have lost your certificate, you must renew it before travelling. You can go to the post office or the police station to request the certificate.
Countries that accept the French identity card
An identity card is a document that shows a person’s identity. It only works in France and in member countries of the European Union. Here is a list of countries that accept the French certificate:
– Member States of the European Union: the certificate is valid in all Member States of the European Union.
– Switzerland: the certificate is valid for travel in Switzerland.
– Schengen area countries: the certificate is valid in the Schengen area countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland.)
– United States of America: valid for travel to the United States of America.
– Cape Verde Islands: the certificate is valid for travel to the Cape Verde Islands.
– Canary Islands: a certificate valid for trips to the Canary Islands.
– The Azores: a certificate valid for trips to the Azores.