Advanced Passenger Information (API)

Changes to Advance Passenger Information

Due to the implementation of a Digital Border by the UK Home Office, you are no longer required to use the online submission form to share your API 24 hours in advance of travel. This information will now be collected at the port during check-in when passports are scanned.

Advanced Passenger Information

All UK Ports are required by the Government to collect Advance Passenger Information from each person that is leaving or entering the country. API collected information from your passport will include the following:

Full name, as shown on your passport
Date of Birth
Sex/Gender
Nationality
Passport Number
Passport expiry date
Passport issuing country

Advanced Passenger Information data will now be collected at the port during check-in when passports are scanned.

Due to GDPR regulations, once submitted, it is not possible to view your API details in our system. For information regarding how we protect and manage your personal information please read our privacy policy.

Our routes to Europe

Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings

Hop aboard our most popular ferry crossing, Dover to Calais, and arrive in Calais in just 100 minutes. There are many ways to spend time onboard, from dining to duty free shopping.

From

£99

per car + up to 5 people, one way*

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Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings

With a journey time of just 2 hours, our Dover to Dunkirk ferry crossing gives you access to Belgium, France, the Netherlands and more. Enjoy dining and duty free shopping on board.

From

£99

per car + up to 5 people, one way*

Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings

Arrive in Dieppe in 5 hours with our Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing. Enjoy our facilities while you sail, including restaurants and an onboard shop.

From

£117

per car + 4 people, one way*

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2026 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.

To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.

Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.

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Advanced Passenger Information (API)