Do I need a visa for France from the UK in 2023?

 

Introduction:

The UK is a popular tourist destination for Europeans, with many visiting during the summer months. It's also an important trading partner for European countries - so it's no surprise that many people want to know how Brexit will affect their plans for travelling or doing business in Europe. In this post, I'll explain what you need to know about getting a visa for France from UK post-Brexit and when you can expect any changes to come into effect.

British tourists will not need a visa for short stays in the EU after Brexit, even if there is a no-deal.

British tourists will not need a visa for short stays in the EU after Brexit, even if there is a no-deal.

A visa waiver for short stays in the EU will be available for 90 days out of 180 days for UK nationals who have been residents in France or another member state for more than three months and intend to return within six months (or travel elsewhere within those same six months).

The new policy goes into effect in June 2020 and applies to Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and Poland – but not France itself.

The maximum stay without a visa will be 90 days out of every 180 - this will include holidays as well as business trips.

If you are planning to visit France for business or pleasure, then there are certain rules that need to be followed. You can stay in the country for up to 90 days out of every 180 days. This includes holidays as well as business trips.

The maximum duration for staying in France without a visa is 90 days in any given 180-day period, which means that if your passport expires before the end of October 2020 and you want another three months of validity (six months total), then this will count towards your total stay here!

Travellers are advised to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) for driving in the EU after Brexit.

If you're driving in France, the UK or any other EU country after Brexit, then an IDP is a must. The issuing of the IDP is the responsibility of the AA and there are different types depending on your nationality and whether or not it's been translated into French (or another language).

The general rule for driving in France is that if you don't have an international driving licence already, then you'll need one too! This can be purchased from any branch of our membership service or online at https://www.aa.co.uk/driving-abroad/.

UK passport holders can continue to travel while they renew their passports.

If you’re a UK passport holder and want to travel while your passport is being renewed, there are no changes. The process is the same as it was before Brexit.

The application form and fee will be available from 1 April 2019 (unless otherwise stated) until 31 March 2020 - so if you want to renew now, this can still happen! It will take around four weeks for your new passport to arrive in the post after processing with Passport Office.

UK tourists will not need a visa for short stays in the EU post-Brexit

If you are travelling to France from the UK, there is no need for a visa. UK passport holders will not need to apply for a visa if they plan on staying in France for less than 90 days within any 180-day period. This includes holidays as well as business trips.

If your trip exceeds this maximum stay limit (90 days out of every 180), then it’s possible that you may still need an official invitation letter from the French embassy or consulate in order to enter their country – but only if that travel is planned within six months of your arrival date at home.

Conclusion:

We hope this article has helped you understand the rules for UK passengers travelling to France post-Brexit. As always, we recommend getting the latest information from the relevant authorities before you make your travel arrangements.