Passports & Visas

Please check your documents to ensure that passports are valid prior to purchasing your tickets. Eurostar cannot offer advice regarding passport validity or visa requirements.

Do I need a passport or identity card to travel?
All passengers, including infants, are required to have either their own valid passport. (or national identity card for French and Belgium passengers)

Do children need their own passports?
All children are required to be in possession or either a valid passport. (or national identity card for French and Belgium passengers)

My passport is in my maiden name. Will I still be able to travel?
Although this should not normally cause any difficulties, please take a copy of your marriage certificate with you when you travel.

For all information relating to visa requirements, please refer to the relevant telephone numbers below.

Information on visa requirements for France:
French Embassy
Telephone 0207 073 1200

Information on visa requirements for Belgium:
Belgian Embassy
103-105 Eaton Square
London
SW1W 9AB
Enquiries : 09065 508963 (cost £1.00 per minute)
Appointments : 09065 540777 - open 9.00-11.30am

Information on visa requirements for Netherlands:
Dutch Embassy
38 Hyde Park Gate
London
SW7 5DP
Appointment Line : 09065540720 - open 9.00-12.00
Website : www.netherlands-embassy.org.uk/applyvisa_eng.htm
Need to apply 3 weeks before travel

Information on visa requirements for Gemany:
German Embassy
21-23 Belgrave Square
London
Appointment line : 09065540740 (£1.00 per minute)
Emergency hotline : 02078232854 - open 9.00-12.00
Can start applying up to 10 weeks before travel.