With what identity documents can a Frenchman travel overseas?

Verified 23 January 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The document to submit depends on your situation:

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You are transiting through a foreigner country

If you have to transit through a foreigner country during your trip, you will need to present a passport valid.

Special rules may apply in New Caledonia and in certain overseas communities.

Warning  

If you go through Saint-Martin international airport (on the Dutch part of the island), a passport is required.

You are not transiting through a foreigner country

You must have an identity document valid.

One identity card valid is enough to travel in overseas.

Please note

Special rules may apply in some overseas communities.

However, as regards travel from the mainland, a technical stopover or a passage to another country remains to be envisaged.

It is therefore up to the tour operator to lay down stricter rules to ensure the smooth running of the trip.

The airline may therefore require a valid passport.