Written questions

Educational Visits: France

Lords · Question HL2100 · Tabled 29 Oct 2024 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Lord German

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the implications of the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme on school groups visiting the UK from France.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 12 Nov 2024

We permit the use of national identity cards for French schoolchildren (aged 18 and under) travelling on organised trips and waive UK visa requirements for their classmates who are visa nationals. Their responsible adults must be in possession of a fully ...