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Please make sure you have all the necessary
documents before you travel.
A valid UK passport is required for all travel to the
Continent. If you need any information on visa requirements please
visit the French
Consulate website: www.consulfrance-londres.org
If travelling by car, you will also
need:
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Your driving licence
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Appropriate insurance documents
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Headlight beam converters
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Any
other mandatory equipment - for example, most EU
countries require you to carry a warning triangle
Travel Insurance / EU Healthcare:
SeaFrance have teamed up with
RAC to offer our passengers fantastic discounts on European breakdown cover,
travel insurance and RAC membership. Click here
to find out more.
To ensure you are fully prepared, please be aware that as of 1 January 2006,
UK residents travelling in Europe require a European Health Insurance Card
(EHIC). This will allow you to benefit from free or reduced-cost medical
care when travelling in an EEA country or Switzerland. The EHIC replaces
the E111 and is free of charge. For further information visit www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.
Useful Tips
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Make copies of your passport and all other important documentation to leave with
your family or friends.
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Leave a copy of your itinerary and your contact details with
your family or friends.
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Make sure you have sufficient foreign money to use
when you arrive. It's worth remembering that most French
autoroutes charge tolls (péage).
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Get hold of a good guidebook and maps of
where you are travelling.
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Make sure you're familiar with local traffic
regulations, including speed limits; and also shop opening times (for example, in France most shops
are closed on Sundays).
For further information, see www.fco.gov.uk and www.theaa.com .
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