Regulations
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
To travel by plane within Metropolitan France, only the following valid travel documents are accepted, including for any children you are traveling with :
- Passport
- National identity card
The family record book, known as the French "livret de famille", a driver's license, or a residency permit alone is not enough to travel by plane.
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.
You do not need to provide your ESTA number when you check in. The information is linked to your passport number. You will receive a check-in confirmation if your ESTA is valid.
Before travel, governments at certain destinations may require airlines to provide passenger data (passport number, home address, email, telephone number, etc.).
Useful links
Request authorization to travel to the United States (ESTA) via the official website.
Request authorization digitally to travel to Canada (AVE) via the official website.
Register on the Ariane portal to receive information about safety.
Visit the website of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs for more information.