France
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup will take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. If you are travelling to attend the tournament:
check your passport validity
buy travel insurance
make sure your EHIC or GHIC is in date, or apply for one
see Entry Requirementsand Health for more information
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Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Summer travel
If you are travelling between the UK and France during the peak period of July and August, you may experience longer than usual queues at ports and terminals. Monitor your travel operator’s website and social media, and follow the advice of the authorities, and ensure you are prepared for potential delays with enough food and water.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup will take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. If you are travelling to attend the tournament:
checkyourpassportvaliditybuytravelinsurancemakesureyourEHICorGHICisindate,orapplyforoneseeEntryRequirementsandHealthformoreinformationSignuptoreceiveemailalertswhenthispageisupdated
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Summer travel
If you are travelling between the UK and France during the peak period of July and August, you may experience longer than usual queues at ports and terminals. Monitor your travel operator’s website and social media, and follow the advice of the authorities, and ensure you are prepared for potential delays with enough food and water.