Flying from France to the UK with only ID card [duplicate]

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Is it possible for me to fly from France to the UK with just an ID card ? If this is possible which airlines will allow you to fly with just an ID card ?



Best Answer

If you are from a country whose citizens can enter the UK with a national ID card in lieu of a passport, then yes, you can fly to the UK with your national ID card and no passport. Those countries are the countries of the EU and the EEA, plus Switzerland. https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/before-you-leave-for-the-uk.

Note that the "ID card" here is a national ID card that must indicate your nationality. A driver's license or other form of ID does not meet the requirement.

If you are flying to the UK with a national ID card, all airlines will allow you to board with that ID card.

If you are a national of another country, you cannot enter the UK without a passport. (Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip, you may also require a visa.)




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Can French people travel to UK with ID card?

You cannot use a national identity card from an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein to enter the UK unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man's settlement schemes.

Can I travel to UK with only ID card?

From 1 October 2021 you need a valid passport to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). If you become a UK resident on or before 31 December 2020, you can continue to use your ID card to travel between the Netherlands and the UK until at least the end of 2025.



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