School trip to France - Is Schengen visa required?

[Vijay_Joe]

Me, my wife and daughter all have settled status (ILR) in the UK. My child is going on a school trip for a week to France in July. Does she need a Schengen visa to visit France with her school? Her school is unable to advise and I’m getting mixed response from friends. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[zimba]

Me, my wife and daughter all have settled status (ILR) in the UK. My child is going on a school trip for a week to France in July. Does she need a Schengen visa to visit France with her school? Her school is unable to advise and I’m getting mixed response from friends. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Yes they must obtain a Schengen visa

ILR is a status issued under UK immigration rules. It has no legal standing outside the UK. If you are a citizen of a country that normally needs a visa to travel to a country in the Schengen zone, then a Schengen visa must be obtained before travel

[jasonjohns533]

Whether a Schengen visa is required depends on the student's nationality, residence status, and the specific rules for school trips. Some non-EU students legally residing in the UK may qualify for a visa exemption when traveling to France as part of an organized school trip, provided the school completes the required documentation. However, this exemption does not apply to everyone, so it's important to check eligibility using the official France-Visas guidance or confirm with the French consulate before traveling.