Saddletramp
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To France from the UK. Probably a silly question. Thought I would get a quicker response on here. Thanks
Do I need a passport to sail to France
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reginaldon
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Not to sail there, but you'll need one if you're going ashore.
Saddletramp
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I was afraid you were going to say that. Got my mum with me and we now have to get her passport sent to us.
Athene V30
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Always put it in the bag but never had to show it to anyone!
longjohnsilver
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In theory that's correct but I know quite a few people who have landed having forgot their passport and have had no problems. But I wouldn't want to be in that position particularly in these days of heightened security.
Piers
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Better safe than sorry. I've always taken all the ship and crew paperwork, and only once did I need it - when French customs boarded us in Cherbourg Chanterelle Marina. I was v pleased I had it all. They went through it meticulously - and they liked the Pernod afterwards.
Saddletramp
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Probably the one time they check is when I do not have it. Oh well have to wait until the weather settles down a bit anyway.
MoodySabre
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A friend of mine took some others on a lads weekend to Calais. Whilst waiting to enter they were approached by a customs launch. Because my friend hadn't got his passport (never been asked for it before) they had to turn round and sail home. He was not happy and looked a prat.
Mal113
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Landed in Calais from The netherlands last year with two Germans, one Irish and myself a Brit, no-one asked for a passport, the only point of interest was the boat and whether VAT had been paid.
PlanB
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We were boarded in Boulogne and they asked for passports and all ships papers - and recorded the details, as well as phoning someone and passing them on at the same time. They did say that if we were asked for the papers again, to say that we were checked on that date and probably wouldn't have to go through it all again.
jorgen
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The correct sequence of events should be;
When arriving in French waters, hoist Q flag. (on starbord spreader)
Once in harbour, declare boat and crew to immigrations. Ships papers and passports. Douce Q flag Hoist french courtesy flag.
When arriving in French waters, hoist Q flag. (on starbord spreader)
Once in harbour, declare boat and crew to immigrations. Ships papers and passports. Douce Q flag Hoist french courtesy flag.
guernseyman
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While one hardly ever needs a passport routinely (in many hundreds of visits to French ports and marinas I've only once been asked to produce mine (in Morlaix, by a customs official).
But really that's enough to show you do need it.
Add to that the need for identification for dealings with a French bank, and the possibility of falling foul of the French police, it is a must.
But really that's enough to show you do need it.
Add to that the need for identification for dealings with a French bank, and the possibility of falling foul of the French police, it is a must.
tillergirl
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The yellow flag belongs to a bye-gone era! We belong to the EU - just arrive and if asked produce your passports.
Talulah
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Been there loads of times without a passport.
No problems.
Myself and others have on occasion had to catch the ferry back due to weather.
Explained no passport at the Ferry terminal. No problems.
I would take the passports if you can but wouldn't worry if you left them behind.
No problems.
Myself and others have on occasion had to catch the ferry back due to weather.
Explained no passport at the Ferry terminal. No problems.
I would take the passports if you can but wouldn't worry if you left them behind.
ronsurf
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I always think your passport is necessary to get back in to Britain, more than to get into France! In theory I guess you should let customs know when you're back in the UK?
maxi77
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I always think your passport is necessary to get back in to Britain, more than to get into France! In theory I guess you should let customs know when you're back in the UK?
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It certainly used to be that returning to the UK all one had to do was to prove you were normally resident, a boss of mine manage to get back in with his rates bill when his passport ended up in has checked luggage. The real thing is ones passport is the quick and easy way to show your entitlement, and in some places is the only way.
Also remeber in France you have to carry approved identity papers at all times and for Brits the accepted substitute is you passport, so whilst youy may not need it to get in you need it to walk about. Now in many years of travelling to France I have never been asked for papers on the street, but I haveseen people stopped for a papers check quite often
I always think your passport is necessary to get back in to Britain, more than to get into France! In theory I guess you should let customs know when you're back in the UK?
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It certainly used to be that returning to the UK all one had to do was to prove you were normally resident, a boss of mine manage to get back in with his rates bill when his passport ended up in has checked luggage. The real thing is ones passport is the quick and easy way to show your entitlement, and in some places is the only way.
Also remeber in France you have to carry approved identity papers at all times and for Brits the accepted substitute is you passport, so whilst youy may not need it to get in you need it to walk about. Now in many years of travelling to France I have never been asked for papers on the street, but I haveseen people stopped for a papers check quite often
Sailfree
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Always put it in the bag but never had to show it to anyone!
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Snap about 60 times but never had to show it.
Others have needed it with ships papers when boarded by French Customs. NB ships papers /boat receipt etc must be originals not photocopy or on the spot fine. I have never been boarded.
Passport will be requested the one time I forget it!!
Always put it in the bag but never had to show it to anyone!
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Snap about 60 times but never had to show it.
Others have needed it with ships papers when boarded by French Customs. NB ships papers /boat receipt etc must be originals not photocopy or on the spot fine. I have never been boarded.
Passport will be requested the one time I forget it!!
ShipsWoofy
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To France from the UK. Probably a silly question. Thought I would get a quicker response on here. Thanks
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A boat is usually better! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
To France from the UK. Probably a silly question. Thought I would get a quicker response on here. Thanks
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A boat is usually better! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
davies
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My son once decided to join us in St Malo by catching the ferry. Worried phone call on day of departure - passport expired 2 weeks ago. I said don't worry, they never look. Next morning I was waiting for him outside the arrivals gate and was disturbed to see that they were checking passports. Eventually he arrived carrying a couple of bags for an old lady and with his passport gripped in his teeth. No passport check!
bendyone
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. Eventually he arrived carrying a couple of bags for an old lady and with his passport gripped in his teeth. No passport check!
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common ploy used by drug smugglers.
. Eventually he arrived carrying a couple of bags for an old lady and with his passport gripped in his teeth. No passport check!
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common ploy used by drug smugglers.
