Your paperwork for Corsica
Even if you don't cross a border when you go from Marseille to the Island of Beauty, it's vital to carry certain documents with you when heading to Corsica by boat. La Méridionale tells you all you need to know to travel to Corsica and enjoy your stay fully.
Head for Corsica with total peace of mind
When you board, reception staff check traveller bookings and ID. Pursuant to French law and to French Ministry for Ecological and Inclusive Transition, this process is compulsory for all passengers.
To be able to board the ship, each passenger must be mentioned on the booking, including children and pets. If you wish to add someone else, you need to change your ticket. Contact our advisers by phone, change your ticket directly online or go to one of our agencies to make the changes required.
Each passenger must have valid proof of identity. Various ID documents are accepted:
- passport;
- French national ID card;
- residence permit;
- residence card.
If you travel with your vehicle, you'll also need to show vehicle papers to staff when boarding La Méridionale.
You must present original documents when travelling to Corsica, photocopies are not accepted. You may be refused access to the ferry if you do not have these documents.
If you purchase tickets at the Corsica Resident price or at the Corsica Resident Short Stay price, you'll need to provide proof of Corsican residence at check-in. If you forget to bring this proof, you may have to pay extra.
Travel documents for minors
Passengers under the age of 18 must have their own ID papers for travelling to Corsica. They may use a valid French national ID card or a valid passport.
To find out if any other documents are required for your particular situation, you can view our information page for travelling to Corsica with minors.
Once the shipping company has checked you in, you can get on-board and start to enjoy your crossing. With comfortable cabins, a cinema, Corsican gastronomy and play areas, everything's designed to make you feel on holiday as soon as you board the ship.
