Regulations, procedures, and documents, how to travel with Air France
The transportation of wild animal meat is strictly prohibited. Any passenger who violates this rule may be subject to criminal charges.
Our answers to your questions
For air travel in Metropolitan France, only the following documents are accepted, including for children accompanying you:
- Passport
- National identity card
- French driver's license*
- Residence permit issued by France*
*Currently valid with a recent photo.
The family record book alone is not accepted for air travel.
A valid national identity card is sufficient. If you use a biometric passport instead of a national identity card, you can also benefit from PARAFE (available in Paris and Marseille), and you will save time going through police controls.
Since 2014, the date of validity has been extended from 10 to 15 years. However, not every member state accepts this extension. Please make sure that your destination country accepts your identity card.
No, a piece of physical identification is required to fly, including for flights within Metropolitan France. Documents generated via or on the France Identité app are not accepted.
Before travel, governments at certain destinations may require airlines to provide passenger data (passport number, home address, email, telephone number, etc.).
Useful links
ESTA for the United States
Request authorization to travel to the United States (ESTA) via the official website.
eTA or AVE for Canada
Request electronic travel authorization to travel to Canada (eTA) via the official website.
A French person traveling abroad
Register on the Ariane portal to receive information about safety.
Tips for travelers
Visit the website of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs for more information.