

Children 12 to 15 years old (inclusive):Ĭhildren 12 to 15 (inclusive) can travel on their own to some Eurostar destinations, as long as they’ve got a fully completed Eurostar unaccompanied minor form and only travel on trains departing between 06.00 and 17.00 local time. Children under 12 years old:Ĭhildren under 12 must travel with a responsible person aged 16 or older. Please read the relevant section below and we also strongly recommend checking the latest government advice before you travel – from both the country you’re departing from, and the country you are travelling to. Unaccompanied minors (up to the age of 18) will require additional documentation for travel.

You can continue to travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without a visa. For longer stays, EU citizens may need a visa. All EU children need to carry their own valid passport to be able to travel. The List of Travellers scheme is no longer available for school groups travelling from the EU to the UK.

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And if you have a new passport and your pre-settled or settled status is linked to your previous ID document, remember to update your passport details in your UK Visa and Immigration account. If you have both a valid passport and a valid identity card, it’s a good idea to travel with the document linked to your settled or pre-settled status. You can continue to use your national ID card to travel until 31 December 2025. You won't be allowed to travel if you haven't received your passport in time for your journey.ĭo you live in the UK with settled or pre-settled status?

If you don’t have a passport yet or your passport needs renewing, please ensure you submit your application well ahead of your intended journey. Your passport doesn’t need to be valid for a minimum number of months to travel, as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay in the UK. Passports are mandatory for all passengers travelling to the UK (including children). EHIC and GHIC do not replace travel insurance. It is strongly recommended to take travel insurance with medical cover when travelling abroad. Once it expires, you'll need to apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) which provides access to state healthcare in the EU. If you have an existing EHIC card, your card will continue to be valid until its expiry date. UK citizens can no longer apply for a new European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC). Travel & European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) If you cannot prove that you are an EU resident, you may be asked additional questions by border authorities and your passport may be stamped before you enter the Schengen area. If your main residence is in the EU, you won't need to get your passport stamped as long as you carry your EU residence permit when you travel. Find out more.Īdditional border information for UK citizens living in the UK You may need a visa for longer stays or when travelling for work or business. That is because most of these countries apply the 90-day limit as a group. If you visit more than one of these countries within a 180-day period, check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries that you visit. You don’t need a visa for short trips to EU countries of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You won't be allowed to travel if you haven't received your passport in time for your journey. You can check passport processing times on the UK government website.
