Brits heading on France holidays to visit friends or family will need to pay a €30 fee, show proof of an invitation and be registered at the local town hall.
That's because following Brexit, France now deems the UK a third country which means new rules apply.
French laws require visitors from third country nationals to show an 'attestation d'acceuil', aka proof that you have been invited and are staying with who you say you are.
The rule only applies if you're planning to stay less than three months, and if you'll be staying with friends or family.
The 'attestation d'acceuil' only applies if you are staying with them at their private residence.
The person who is hosting you will need to head to their local town hall to put in the request before you travel, and will need to provide a variety of documents including showing proof of address, utility bills, and other details. They will also need to register your details such as a passport number.
It's a €30 fee - although it's worth noting that if you're travelling with a spouse and children, the fee covers the whole family.
If you're planning to stay in a hotel, holiday resort or your own holiday home, then the rules may differ.
The Foreign Office explains in its France travel advice that when arriving at French border control you should be prepared to "show proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (e.g. second home), or an invitation from your host if staying with a third party, friends or family.
"As detailed by the French Ministry of Interior here, you may be requested to provide an “attestation d’accueil”. French residents will need to acquire the “attestation d’accueil” and pass it on to you before you enter France."
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