PASSPORT, IDENTITY CARD: DON'T FORGET YOUR OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

For travel between France and Switzerland, don't forget your identity documents. A valid passport or national identity card for citizens of the European Union. A visa may be required for other passengers. French citizens aged 15 and under may enter Switzerland with a simple pass.

Whether or not you are a citizen of the European Union, please ensure your official documents are up to date before boarding the TGV Lyria.

European Union citizens HEADING TO FRANCE?

To enter France, citizens of the European Union must carry a national identity card (valid) or a national passport (valid or expired no longer than 5 years ago). A visa is not required.

Non-European Union citizens HEADING TO FRANCE?

If you are not a citizen of the European Union, please check the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs website. This will confirm whether you require a visa to enter France.

For info: visa requirements for entering France depend on:

  • the nationality of the citizen,
  • possession of a residence permit for France or a country which is part of the Schengen agreement,
  • the duration of stay,
  • the area of the French Republic to be visited

More information at: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
 

Citizens of the European Union GOING TO SWITZERLAND?

To enter Switzerland, European Union citizens must carry a national identity card (valid) or a national passport (valid or expired no longer than 5 years ago). A visa is not required.

Non-European Union citizens GOING TO SWITZERLAND?

If you are not a citizen of the European Union, please check the Swiss Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DFAE) website.. This way, you will find out if you need a visa to enter Switzerland.

To find out more about police and customs regulations, please refer to the section on Inspections and customs.

Your child (minor) is TRAVELLING ALONE ON THE TGV LYRIA?

Minors may board the TGV Lyria unaccompanied. However, depending on whether they are travelling to France or Switzerland, certain conditions apply.


French citizens aged 15 and under may enter Switzerland if they show the following documents:

  • passport,
  • or national identity card,
  • or certificate for leaving the country,
  • otherwise, a pass issued free of charge by the French authorities , with parental authorisation, and valid for one or more journeys within a maximum period of three months from the date of issue.

More information at: vosdroits.service-public.fr


Minors may enter France if they carry the following documents:

  • If they are travelling alone: identity papers and written parental authorisation.
  • If travelling with parents: identity card or 'livret de famille' official family record.

More information at: www.ambafrance-ch.org