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Is my passport valid for Nice?

Nice is in France — check your UK passport meets the rules, including your return to the UK.

Is my passport valid for Nice?

Nice is in France, so France's UK passport rules apply: your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave France.

Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive.

🛂 Visa: No visa needed for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180).

✈️ EU travel: the EU is introducing the EES (biometric entry/exit checks) and ETIAS (a paid visa-waiver authorisation — not a visa). Start dates have shifted — see our EES & ETIAS guide and gov.uk before you go.

Official France entry requirements on gov.uk →

Rule last verified 2026-06-22 against gov.uk.

Enter your passport and travel dates above for an instant yes/no for Nice, including your return to the UK.

Common questions

Is Nice in France?

Yes — Nice is in France, so the UK passport entry rules for France apply to your trip.

Is my UK passport valid for Nice?

Nice is in France. Your passport must be at least 3 months after the day you leave France, and issued less than 10 years before you arrive. Enter your dates above for an exact answer including your return to the UK.

Do I need a visa for Nice?

No visa needed for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180).

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