How to Buy the Paris Museum Pass from Abroad (USA, UK and Beyond)
Buying the Paris Museum Pass from another country is easy: purchase it online before you travel, choose a digital pass for instant email delivery (no international shipping), and pay in your card’s currency at the same fixed euro price everywhere. It only activates on first use in Paris, so your home dates and time zone don’t matter. Here’s the simple process.
Buy online before you fly
There’s no need to wait until you arrive. Buy your pass online from the official site or a trusted authorised reseller in advance, so it’s ready before your trip. Buying ahead also lets you immediately book the free timed slots that several sites require — important, as these fill up well before your travel dates.
Choose digital to skip shipping
For international buyers, a digital pass is the easiest option by far: it’s delivered to your email and scanned from your phone in Paris, with no international postage, customs or delivery delays. A physical card can be posted or collected, but for travellers coming from abroad, digital removes all the shipping hassle.
The price is the same everywhere
The pass has a single fixed euro price (€90 / €109 / €139 in 2026), with no discounts, and all authorised sellers charge the same. You’ll pay in your own currency via your card, with your bank’s exchange rate applied. Be wary of any overseas site advertising a “discount” — no legitimate discount exists.
It activates on first use, not on purchase
A key reassurance for international buyers: the pass doesn’t start when you buy it or on a date you set at home. It activates only the first time you use it at a site in Paris, then runs for its consecutive days. So you can buy weeks ahead from any time zone without burning a single day.
Watch for card and currency fees
- Use a card with low foreign-transaction fees to save on the euro conversion.
- Expect your bank’s exchange rate to apply at checkout.
- Keep the confirmation email accessible offline for your trip.
- Avoid dynamic currency conversion if offered — paying in euros is often cheaper.
Book your timed slots from home
Once you’ve bought the pass, reserve the required free slots — the Louvre, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Orangerie and (from March 2026) the Orsay — from home, well before you travel. These are the time-sensitive part; international visitors should book them as early as possible, especially for peak-season trips.
Consider free cancellation
Since international plans can shift, look for a pass sold with free cancellation up to 24 hours before use. The price is identical everywhere, so choosing a flexible seller costs nothing extra and protects you if flights or dates change before your trip.
A pre-trip timeline for overseas visitors
- A few weeks out: buy your digital pass online from home.
- Straight after: book the Louvre and Versailles slots — they sell out first.
- Two to three weeks out: reserve the Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle and Orangerie.
- A few days before: check late-release slots like Notre-Dame’s towers.
- Before you fly: save all confirmations offline on your phone.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass from home
Wherever you’re travelling from, buy your Paris Museum Pass online before you go — choose a digital pass for instant delivery, then book your free timed slots. Secure your pass now and arrive in Paris with everything ready on your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy the pass from abroad?
Yes — buy online before you travel, ideally as a digital pass.
Do I need international shipping?
Not for a digital pass — it’s emailed instantly and scanned from your phone.
Is the price different overseas?
No — it’s a fixed euro price everywhere; you pay in your currency at your card’s rate.
When does the pass start?
On first use in Paris, not when you buy it — so time zones don’t matter.
Should I book slots from home?
Yes — reserve the required free slots well before travelling.
What if my plans change?
Choose a pass with free cancellation up to 24 hours before use.