Anyone been to Paris

The hubby and I were planning a trip to Paris but he doesn't have his passport... anyone been? Do you really need it?

We haven't been yet but know several people who have and they all say that the only time you need your passport is when flying, unless you are going to Switzerland, as long as it is in the European Union it should be fine, unless you are flying and it doesn't matter where you go you have to have a passport!!!

Hi, as Kristin already said, you'll only need your passport if you plan on flying to paris! We've been there and were told to have our passports on us but didnt need them at all. Although it probably is a good idea to have some form of ID on you....

I personally always take my passport, I would rather make sure I am good then have a problem, especailly since they go back and forth sometimes as to weather you need it or not! Have fun!

We always take them when crossing the border, have not needed them yet and if there was an issue, ID and/or the embassy can help you out. Did he not fly here on a passport? To tell the truth, I don't always get asked for the passport when flying either, but I have it in case.

there was a time where you could cross into France without a Passport, but since a year now, you are not allowed to go into France without a Passport, please be advised, your husband could get into big time trouble if he gets caught on the border or if you guys get stopped on the road. We have received an official email last spring about this topic. For the ones who did it and nothing happend good for you, but it's to much of a risk for anyones carrier pulling such a thing now a days, attached you find the email....



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There has been a change in the Foreign Clearance Guide for France. Active Duty Member were allowed to travel into France on Leave Orders and ID Card. As of 11 Feb 09 the entry requirements have
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must obtain a TOURIST Passport to enter into France. Even if you are going on these one day trips to the boarder or to Paris you must have your Tourist passport on hand. Visa not required for stays of less than 90 days in a six (6)-month period. A visa is required for stays of 90 days or more in a six (6)-month period. The 90 days begin when entering any of the following countries, which are parties to the Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Anyone intending to stay more than 90 days in France must obtain the appropriate visa issued by one of the French Embassy or Consulates prior to departure for France. This also applies to anyone considering marriage in France. For Non-US citizens and dual nationals with non-US passports.
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