Travel documents and information

Photographic ID is required for adults on all domestic flights.

Children under the age of 16 do not need to show ID on domestic flights (excluding Italy). The adult they are travelling with can vouch for the infant's/child's identity.

Children under 14 on Italian domestic flights must show photographic ID.

For French domestic flights (excluding Basel airport), children under 13 do not need to show ID if travelling with an adult. The only accepted forms of ID to travel within France are an EU/EEA or Swiss national Identity Card, a Passport, a photographic residence permit, or a photographic driving licence. If you are travelling between France and Basel airport, this is not considered a domestic flight route and you must bring identification necessary for travelling on an international flight.

Here's a few examples of photographic ID that is accepted:

• A valid passport - an expired passport can be used up to a maximum of five years after expiry
• Valid photographic EU or Swiss national identity card
• Valid photographic driving licence (provisional or full)
• Valid armed forces identity card
• Valid police warrant card/badge

Please note: Digital IDs are only accepted for domestic flights. For flights between Schengen/European countries, digital IDs are permitted only for outbound travel from the country that issued the digital ID. For all return or onward journeys within the EU, customers must carry a valid EU/EEA/Swiss national ID card or a passport that is accepted for entry into the destination country. Digital IDs are not accepted for international flights outside the EU.

All customers travelling on international flights must hold either a valid EU/EEA/Swiss National Identity card or Passport, and, where required, a valid visa. You must bring the physical Identity Card or Passport with you when travelling internationally, digital or app versions may not be accepted.

Paper identity cards are no longer valid for travel within the EU and/or certain non-EU countries that accept European National Identity Cards at border control. Your National Identity Card must have a Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) and/or a biometric chip to be accepted for travel.

Your passport needs to be in good condition and signed. UK passports issued after March 2020 may not be printed with a signature and anyone aged 12 and over must sign their passport to make sure it's valid for travel. Some countries require that passports are valid for a minimum period beyond your trip, usually three or six months.

Please check your passport's expiry and issue date before you travel. If you're a UK passport holder travelling to the EU (except Ireland), or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican City or Switzerland, your passport will need to meet the following criteria:

• It must be valid for at least three months after the day you plan to depart from the EU or above countries*
• It must be no more than 10 years' old on the date of travel to the EU or above countries.

* Visit the UK government’s advice page for more information.

Citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland may travel within Europe using a valid EU/EEA/Swiss National Identity Card or Passport Card.

For flights to/from Kosovo and Turkey, National ID cards are accepted from certain EU countries only. Please contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country you are planning to visit.

For visa and passport requirements, please contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country you are planning to visit. Our Customer Services team will not be able to give advice on specific visa or passport requirements.

The Entry/Exit System (EES) has now been introduced across 25 EU Member States and the 4 Schengen Associated Countries, as part of the new EU’s Smart Borders Programme.

Please read the full list of participating countries.

Travellers may be required to provide biometric data at border controls, which could include having your facial image and fingerprints scanned. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from fingerprinting.

What to expect when travelling

When arriving into an EU airport:

• You may experience longer waiting times on arrival, so allow extra time and factor this in when planning onward travel, including trains, taxis, or flight transfers

When departing from an EU airport:

• Download the easyJet app to receive live updates about your flight, including gate information and Bag Drop times
• Plan your journey and arrive at the airport early, as you may experience longer waiting times at border control
• If you are travelling with hold luggage, please arrive in time for Bag Drop. Opening times are available in the easyJet app or in your booking details
• Proceed through security and go to your gate/boarding area and as early as possible
• Be aware that there may be further checks at passport control after security and before reaching your gate

Please note: The airline may not be able to wait for delayed passengers, even if waiting times are extended. We recommend arriving with plenty of time, if you need to check in at the airport, or use Bag Drop, make sure you plan your arrival around Bag Drop open times.

Prior to the UK leaving the EU holders of 1951 Convention Travel Documents issued by the UK had access to visa-free travel to several EU countries. However, since the UK left the EU, visa-free travel for these document holders has changed for some EU countries.

Currently, EU member states have individual freedom in deciding whether they accept these documents visa-free, please ensure that you check with the relevant Embassy or Consulate and bring that information with you on your day of travel to assist you in completing your journey.

Spanish nationals under the age of 18 travelling without their parent or guardian from Spain to an international destination must travel with a travel authorisation form issued by the Spanish Police. The Form can be collected from the National Police.

Passengers aged 17 and under, who are travelling without their parent or guardian, must carry written authorisation to be able to travel to and from Portugal. The letter of authorisation must include the details of the adult who will be responsible for them during their stay and be signed by their parent or guardian. For full information about the requirements, please see the web pages of the Government of Portugal and the Government of the United Kingdom.

Children travelling on international flights must have either a valid passport or an EU National ID card. Restrictions apply for children of certain nationalities, or travelling to/from specific countries. For visa and passport requirements, contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country you are planning to visit.

Unaccompanied children

Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over, or they will be unable to travel.

Please note that regulations differ for children of certain nationalities, or travelling to/from specific countries. Please contact your respective consulates or embassies for a detailed list of restrictions.

Following the UK’s exit from the EU, most EU, EEA, Swiss national Identity Cards will no longer be valid for travel to the United Kingdom. You will be required to use a passport.

This will not apply to those EU, EEA and Swiss nationals whose rights are protected by the Withdrawal Agreement, including those eligible for European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status, frontier workers and joining EUSS family members. These individuals will continue to be able to use a national Identity Card for travel until at least 31 December 2025 and thereafter if the cards are compliant with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards.

For more information, please check the UK Government’s page.

eVisas

The Home Office is replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration system. If you need a visa to live in or travel to the UK, please visit GOV.UK for more information.

ePassport gates

ePassport gates are available to use at most UK airports and are able to be used by British and EU nationals, as well as non-EU passengers arriving from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States.

Children aged 10 and over can now enter the UK using the ePassport gates, too.

Before you use the gates, make sure your passport has the machine readable chip. If you’re unsure or need more information take a look at the Border Force website.

UK Border Force trial

The UK Border Force will be trialling new Contactless eGates at selected UK airports. These gates will initially be available to use by UK nationals arriving into Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted airports. The trial will aim to reduce queue times at airports and will use facial recognition to match passengers to their passport details, so you will not need to show your passport at these eGates. However, please make sure you have your passport with you at all times in case you are required to present it.

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation

You may now require an ETA for travel to the UK

The UK government has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, a digital permission to travel similar to an American ESTA. If you’re not a UK or Irish national, you may need one to enter the UK.

What you need to know

If you need an ETA, you must apply for it online yourself. Please visit the official government website below and ensure you have the correct documents before you travel.

Register for an ETA

Customers with an ETA still need a passport to travel and to check in. However, you must use the same passport number you used for your ETA application. An ID card number will not be accepted.

An ETA will permit multiple journeys and will be valid for two years or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner. To apply for an ETA, you need to complete this process online yourself. Please visit GOV.UK and make sure you have the correct documents before you travel. Please allow at least three days for your ETA to be processed and issued, since you arrive at the airport without the ETA and correct documents, you might not be able to fly.

The Tunisian government has changed the requirements for entering the country, and all travellers are required to have a valid passport.

EU/EEA and Swiss identity cards are no longer accepted to enter Tunisia.

EES border checks may be carried out for both arrivals and departures at Gibraltar Airport, which could result in longer waiting times when entering or leaving the country. Please allow extra time when planning both legs of your journey.

Non-EU nationals may require a Schengen visa to enter Gibraltar and should check visa and entry requirements before travelling. Learn more about applying for a Schengen visa.

UK nationals can continue to visit Gibraltar visa-free for short stays.

Please be aware that spending time in Gibraltar will now count towards the 90 day Schengen allowance for all non-EU nationals. Learn more about the EU travel allowance.

You may need a visa to travel to Egypt

Before you travel to Egypt, please check whether you require a visa on the Egyptian government website.

If you need a visa, we recommend applying online for an e-visa before you travel to avoid potential delays at the airport. If you choose to purchase a visa on arrival, entry to Egypt will still be subject to meeting immigration requirements.

Customers travelling to Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Luxor and Marsa Alam

You can apply for an e-visa online. You must submit your application at least seven days before travelling.

If you arrive in Egypt without a valid visa, you can buy one at an airport kiosk before border control. At the airport, a visa costs US$30 per person and is payable in cash.

Short stays in the Sharm El-Sheikh region

You can travel to Sharm El Sheikh visa-free for up to 15 days, as long as you don't leave the South Sinai Governorate. If you want to travel beyond the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba, you'll need to get a visa before you travel.

Customers travelling to Cairo

Cairo International Airport now issues visas as a QR code. You can buy one online before you travel or pay by card at self-service machines when you land for US$36 (remove space) per person (a $30 visa fee plus a $6 service charge).

If you are travelling to Cairo, you can purchase a visa before you travel online. You must use the QR code to enter Egypt within seven days of being issued.

If you are travelling to Amsterdam from Marrakesh, you must go to easyJet Bag Drop for a document check before going through security, even if you do not have a bag to check in. The document check is for all customers travelling to Amsterdam.

All passengers with a non-Dutch passport will need to bring a photocopy of their passport with them to the airport. This is a requirement from The Government of the Netherlands and applies to all customers holding non-Dutch passports.

Please allow extra time for your journey to and through the airport, Bag Drop opens 3 hours before scheduled time of departure and closes 1 hour before.