The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has amended its guidance for those already in, or planning to travel to, France. Millions of people travel to the European nation from the UK each year alone, and on Friday the FCDO issued a warning.
The new information reads: “Eurostar and some French train services are disrupted, following the discovery of an object on the tracks near Paris Gare du Nord. This includes all Eurostar services between Paris and London in both directions, and some RER, regional and TGV services. Check your operator’s advice before travelling.”
Existing France advice explains to UK travellers that, as the country follows Schengen rules, your passport must have a “date of issue” less than 10 years before the date you arrive, and have an “expiry date” at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.
People with a British passport can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes France, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This is the case if you’re travelling to visit family or friends, for a holiday, to attend business meetings, or for short-term training or study.
Advice continues: “Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.”