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New regulations to travel to France (and Europe) as soon as 2025

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ESTIAS - New requirement to travel to Europe   Be aware:  starting in the first half of 2025 , some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries (also known as visa-waiver) will be required to have a travel authorisation to enter France and 30 other European countries, EVEN for a short stay. This travel authorization is called ESTIAS, stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System. It is the equivalent to the American ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) or the Canadian ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Countries in blue will require an ESTIAS   In a nutshell: The ESTIAS is linked to a traveller’s passport.  Valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.  One can enter France as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days (3 months) in any 180-day period.  Like the ESTA or the ESA, the ESTIAS does not guarantee entry.  It will cost 7 EUR per
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Touring by coach in France - planning and organizing your next coach trip

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TOURING BY COACH IN FRANCE - planning and organizing your next coach trip Touring by coach in France is a safe and user-friendly means of transport. Lots of moving pieces Given the number of moving pieces involved in booking this mode of transport for a tour in France, we would like to give you some tips for planning and organizing your next coach trip.   The information is provided by French Incoming, a local tour operator in France, also known as an “incoming operator” or a “Destination Management Company”. In other words, French Incoming organizes group tours in France on behalf of foreign travel professionals (and sometimes on a BtoC basis).   First, here are six key advantages of traveling by coach on a tour: 1. Cost-Effectiveness: Coach travel is often more affordable compared to other forms of transportation like flying or taking the train. Group tours also benefit from bulk pricing, which can further reduce individual costs. 2. Comfort and Convenience: Modern coa
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Advice for first-timers arriving at CDG Airport in Paris, France

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Travelling for the first time to Paris by Pierre, at www.french-incoming.com  (visit our website for inspiration) If you like this content, please follow us:  https://www.facebook.com/FrenchIncoming  https://www.linkedin.com/company/french-incoming/?viewAsMember=true First-timers, step-by-step guide to arriving at CDG Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) , the Paris largest and most important airport, for the first time can be a bit overwhelming due to its size and complexity.  CDG is where most international flights arrive. You're more likely to arrive at CDG than at the other Paris airport: Orly (ORY). But check your flight ticket to be sure. CDG is located north of Paris (while ORY is located south of Paris). Most visitors coming to France for a vacation or for work land at CDG and then move from there. Some visitors may have a connecting flight to other smaller airports within the country, like Nice, Marseille, Toulouse or Bordeaux. But first thing first: check if you ne
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Location: Paris, France
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