Do you need a passport to go to France?

Answer 1

Yes. You need a passport to travel between any two countries, or at the very least a birth certificate. It's untrue that you need a passport to travel between any two countries. Whilst you do need a passport to travel between England and France, that's because the UK opted out of the Schengen Agreement, which abolished passport controls between most EU countries. So, for example, you don't need a passport to travel between France and Germany, or Spain and Austria, or any of the other 25 countries signed up to the Schengen agreement.

Answer 2

Before visiting France, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.) To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect. Even if you have less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see a health-care provider for needed vaccines, medications, and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling. If your travel plans will take you to more than one country during a single trip, be sure to let your health-care provider know so that you can receive the appropriate vaccinations and information for all of your destinations. Long-term travelers, such as those who plan to work or Study Abroad, may also need additional vaccinations as required by their employer or school. Be sure your routine vaccinations are up-to-date. Check the links below to see which vaccinations adults and children should get. Routine vaccines, as they are often called, such as for influenza, chickenpox (or varicella), polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) are given at all stages of life; see the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule and routine adult immunization schedule. Routine vaccines are recommended even if you do not travel. Although childhood diseases, such as measles, rarely occur in the United States, they are still common in many parts of the world. A traveler who is not vaccinated would be at risk for infection.

Answer 3

no, I have been there right after I renewed my passport and it does not matter.

Answer 4

of course you will need a valid passport and schengen visa.

Answer 5

yes, a passport is needed