On arrival you must show a valid passport or other official document that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality.
From May 2025, non-EU nationals who do not require a visa to enter the Schengen area, will need to request prior authorisation to visit Schengen countries. This authorisation is not the same as a visa. You can apply for authorisation via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). You can only apply online. The exact date on which these changes will come into force is not yet clear. You can find more information on the website of the European Commission.
France is part of the Schengen area, and for some nationals a Schengen visa is required to visit. Please find further information on the following website: The whole Schengen area.
For full details about visa application procedures, visit your nearest French Embassy or Consulate or their respective websites. If you will visit several countries, you usually have to apply for the visa in the country where you will stay longest.
From April 2025 the requirements for visiting the United Kingdom will change. You will need to apply for a ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation).
You do not need an ETA if:
-you already have a visa to the UK
-you have permission to live, work or study in the UK
-you are a British or Irish citizen
-if you are a holder of a British Overseas territories citizen passport
-if you live in Ireland and are travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man
Cost: It costs £10 to apply. Everyone travelling needs an ETA, including children and infants. The fee is not refundable after you have applied.
How to apply: fastest way is to use the UK ETA app. Download from App Store or Google Play. If you cannot use the app you can apply online.
You will usually get a decision within 3 working days. The ETA will last for 2 years. You can travel to the UK as many times as you want during that time. If you get a new passport you will need to apply for a new ETA.
Please note: a Schengen visa is not valid for entry to the UK.
Please find further information on www.gov.uk.
On arrival you must show a valid passport or other official document that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality.
If you are not a citizen of an EU /EEA country you may need a Visitors Visa before travel to Ireland. USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand visitors do not require a visa to Ireland if not staying longer than 3 months. South African visitors can visit the Republic of Ireland without a visa but for entering Northern Ireland you will require a UK visa. Please find further information on www.inin.gov.ie.
If you are not a citizen of an EU / EEA country you can travel to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days without a visa. You will, however, still need to meet certain requirements. For example: A valid passport or travel document issued within the last 10 years. The travel document or passport needs to have at least 3 months of validity after your date of departure. You will need to have travel insurance that covers medical expenses. You will need proof of onward travel or a return ticket. Please find further information on https://consular.mfaservices.nl/schengen-visa
If you are not a citizen of an EU / EEA country you can travel to Italy and other Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days without a visa. You will, however, still need to meet certain requirements. For example: A valid passport or travel document issued within the last 10 years. The travel document or passport needs to have at least 3 months of validity after your date of departure. You will need to have travel insurance that covers medical expenses. You will need proof of onward travel or a return ticket. Please find further information on whole Schengen area.