France

Alsace
Aquitaine
Auvergne
Basse-Normandie
Bourgogne
Bretagne
Centre
Champagne-Ardenne
Corse
Franche-Comté
Guadeloupe
Guyane
Haute-Normandie
Île de France
La Réunion
Languedoc-Roussillon
Limousin
Lorraine
Martinique
Mayotte
Midi-Pyrénées
Nord - Pas-de-Calais
Pays de la Loire
Picardie
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Rhône-Alpes

Information on Tourism at Regional level

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04.03.2022

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Document checklist:

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 or negative result to a pre-departure molecular or rapid antigenic test (valid 24 hours or 48 hours).

Important! All travellers over 12 years and 2 months who do not have a complete vaccination schedule or a certificate of recovery must complete a sworn statement stating that they have no symptoms.

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France’s own national classification of risk areas: green and orange countries.

Children younger than 12years and 2months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

All travellers aged 12 and older can enter France if their ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ contains one of the following:

Proof of full vaccination. Accepted vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson.
- 7 days after the second injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
- 28 days post injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
- 7 days after the injection for vaccines in people who have had COVID-19 (only single injection).
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.
Negative molecular or antigen test result. Validity: 24 or 48 hours.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Documents equivalent to the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) in English and French are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC.

Learn more:

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France’s own national classification of risk areas: green and orange countries.

Children younger than 12years and 2months are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Document checklist:

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 or negative result to a pre-departure molecular or rapid antigenic test (valid 24 hours or 48 hours).

Learn more:

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Rules associated with departure to and return from foreign countries depend on the country risk colour. It is recommended to always check the travel information for the destination.

Learn more:

I'm going abroad (in French)

May I transit this country?

YES

International transits of less than 24h are allowed, if travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 48h before entry, or an antigenic test taken 24 hours before entry (except for connecting passengers whose destination does not require a test).

General measures

Information on the situation in the country is available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

Important: In France, the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) or “vaccination pass” is required to access the following public spaces:

Catering establishments;
Leisure and culture activities;
Trade fairs and exhibitions;
Long-distance travel (domestic flights, TGV, etc.)
Tourist accommodations (campsites, holiday clubs, etc.)

To be valid, the EUDCC must contain one of the following:

Proof of full vaccination. Accepted vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson.
- 7 days after the second injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
- 28 days post injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
- 7 days after the injection for vaccines in people who have had COVID-19 (only single injection).
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.

Please note, the use of a PCR or antigen test is not valid for leisure activities. Also, the validity of the "vaccination pass" is 7 months. This period will be reduced for those over 18 to 4 months from February 15.

Citizens of countries that do not issue the EUDCC should provide equivalent certificates in English or French.

Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all times.

Note: French Overseas Territories can implement specific territorial regulations. To comply with these specific requirements, travellers are strongly advised to always check all information according to their destination.

A curfew from 9 PM to 5 AM is in effect on Reunion Island.
A state of health emergency has been declared in Guadeloupe, Guyana, Mayotte, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy.

Use of facemasks

The use of facemasks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, including public transport.

Since February 28, the mask is no longer compulsory in closed places subject to the “vaccination pass”. From March 14, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory. All places are concerned, except public passenger transport and health establishments.

Exemptions:

Children under 6 years old.
TV presenters and their guests, and representatives of religious cults during services.

Physical Distancing

Health measures and physical distancing must continue to be strictly observed.

A physical distancing of at least 2 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 2 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The EUDCC is required for all events, public or private, bringing together more than 50 people.

The major events gauges have been lifted for establishments welcoming the public seated. To access these places, wearing a mask will remain compulsory.
Standing concerts can take place in compliance with the health protocol.
Discotheques are open in accordance with the health protocol.

Safety measures for public transportation

In all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis), facemasks are mandatory. Also, social distance should be maintained as much as possible, as well as ventilation and disinfection. In some cases, temperature checks are conducted.

Air transport

Airlines shall ensure the respect of physical distancing between passengers and the use of masks. Airport operators and airlines may carry out temperature checks on passengers. Boarding may be denied to passengers who refuse to take a temperature check or wear a mask. Airlines shall ensure the distribution and collection of passenger locator forms and verify that they are filled in by every passenger before disembarking.

Ground transportation

Transport operators shall ensure physical separation between persons or groups of persons travelling together, both on platforms and in vehicles, considering the specific constraints of each means of transport.
Additionally, in sea transport, each passenger must present, before boarding, a statement of honor stating that he/she does not have symptoms of Covid-19. In the absence of presentation of this document, or if a face mask is not worn, boarding will be refused (the request of a declaration of honor is at the discretion of carriers for sea travel). In taxis and ridesharing vehicles, the use of masks is mandatory if plexiglass protection between driver and passengers is not available.

Places of worship

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols.

It is compulsory to:

Wear a facemask, except for religious representatives during services.
Keep a distance of 3 metres from each other.

Quarantine

During the isolation period, the measures available on the website of the Ministry of Solidarity and Health (in French) are in place.

In the case of positive people with a complete vaccination schedule and for children under 12 years old, isolation is now for 7 days after the date of the positive test sample. However, after 5 days, the positive person can be released from isolation under two conditions:

Obtain a negative result for antigen or PCR test
Have no clinical signs of infection for 48 hours

If the test carried out is positive or if the person does not perform a test, their isolation is maintained for 7 days.

In the case of positive people with an incomplete vaccination schedule (booster not performed) and for unvaccinated people, isolation is 10 days after the date of the positive test sample. However, after 7 days, the positive person can be released from isolation under two conditions:

Obtain a negative result for antigen or PCR test
Have no clinical signs of infection for 48 hours

If the test is positive or if the person does not take a test, isolation is 10 days.

In the case of contact person with a complete vaccination schedule, there are no longer quarantine. However, contact persons must strictly apply barrier measures and wearing a mask indoors and outdoors, limit their contacts, avoid any contact with people at risk of a severe form of Covid, telecommute whenever possible. In addition, contact persons should perform an antigen or RT-PCR test as soon as they learn of their contact, then perform self-tests on day 2 and day 4 after the last contact with the positive person.

If the self-test is positive, the result should be confirmed by an antigen or RT-PCR test. If the test is positive, the person becomes a case and begins isolation.

In the case of contact person with an incomplete vaccination schedule and for non-vaccinated people, isolation is now for 7 days after the date of the last contact. These people must perform an antigen test or RT-PCR and have a negative result to get out of quarantine. If the test is positive, the person becomes a case and begins isolation.

Learn more:

Infection or contact case (in French)

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

All non-essential shops are open without time restrictions. Please note that the EUDCC is mandatory for department stores and shopping centers of more than 20,000m2 by decision of the prefect of the department.

Tourist accommodations

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Tourism services can provide accommodation only for customers who hold an EUDCC.

Catering establishments

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

All bars, cafes and restaurants are open without time restrictions, standing consumption is prohibited but will be authorized from February 16. Please note that the EUDCC is required to access all catering establishments including terraces. Health protocols must always be respected.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Cinemas, museums, and indoor attractions are open. Please note that EUDCC is required to enter these places. Health protocols must always be respected.

Nightclubs and dance halls will be able to reopen in accordance with the health protocol from February 16.

Personal care services

OPEN

Non-medical close-contact professions, including hairdressers and beauticians, are open without time restrictions. Health protocols must always be respected.

Outdoors areas and beaches

OPEN

Parks and gardens, as well as beaches and lakes remain accessible. When these parks and gardens are accessible via the entrance to a cultural monument, the EUDCC will be required at the entrance to the building/monument.

Ski facilities

OPEN

All skiers, over 12 years and 2 months, must present the EUDCC to access the ski lifts.

Other measures

French COVID-19 certificate

Since February 15, 2022, the rules relating to the "vaccination pass" have changed for people aged over 18 years and 1 month: the booster dose must be taken three months after the end of their initial vaccination schedule and in a period of four months maximum.

Vaccination

From March 14, the “vaccination pass” will be suspended wherever it applies today. The vaccination obligation that applies to caregivers will remain in force.

The deadline for the booster dose has been reduced to three months after the last injection or the last COVID-19 infection.
The booster shot is open to anyone aged 18 and over. Since January 24, it has been available to all teenagers aged 12 to 17 without obligation.
Vaccination is open for children aged 5-11 and requires the agreement of one or other of the holders of parental authority.

Testing

Since February 28, 2022, contact persons only have to carry out a single test (self-test or antigen test or RT-PCR test) on D2. That is to say two days after having had the information of having been in contact with a person who tested positive.

It is no longer mandatory to do a PCR test to confirm a positive antigen test.
On the other hand, a PCR test remains necessary after a positive self-test.

Workplace

Teleworking will is no longer mandatory but recommended.
A new national protocol to ensure the health and safety of company employees has been unveiled. Consult the details of the new regulations by clicking here.

Education

The health protocol goes from level 3 to level 2 in the first degree for the whole of the metropolitan territory on the return of the winter holidays in each zone:
- Zone B: since February 21, 2022
- Zone A: since February 28, 2022
- Zone C: from March 7, 2022

The baccalaureate specialty exams, scheduled for March 14 to 16, have been postponed to May 11, 12 and 13 due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

Learn more:

Informations coronavirus (in French)

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

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20.01.2022

EU Digital COVID Certificates

Information on ‘EU Digital COVID Certificates’ issued in FRANCE

Important: In France, the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) is required to access public spaces, such as bars and restaurants, museums, swimming pools, large events, and some means of public transport. French Overseas Territories can implement specific territorial regulations. Please, consult the measures section for further details. Travellers are strongly advised to always carry relevant certificates.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination.

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Document checklist:

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Proof of complete vaccination or negative result to a pre-departure molecular test. Validity: 24 hours.

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France’s own national classification of risk areas: green, yellow, red countries.

Children younger than 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

All travellers aged 12 and older can enter France if their ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ contains one of the following:

Proof of full vaccination. Accepted vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson.
- 7 days after the second injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
- 28 days post injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
- 7 days after the injection for vaccines in people who have had a history of Covid (one single injection).
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.

In addition, a negative result to a pre-departure molecular test or rapid antigen test (valid 24 hours) is also required.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Documents equivalent to the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) in English and French are also accepted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC.

Learn more:

General information (in French)

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entry rules

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France’s own national classification of risk areas: green, yellow, red countries.

Children younger than 12 are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

Mandatory travel documents

Travellers must provide all the following documents:

Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test or rapid antigen test. Validity: 24 hours.

Learn more:

General information (in French)

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Rules associated with departure to and return from foreign countries depend on the country risk colour. It is recommended to always check the travel information for the destination.

Learn more:

I'm going abroad (in French)

May I transit this country?

YES

International transits of less than 24h are allowed, if travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 48h before entry, or an antigenic test taken 24 hours before entry (except for connecting passengers whose destination does not require a test).

General measures

Information on the situation in the country is available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

Important: In France, the ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’ (EUDCC) is required to access the following public spaces:

Tourism services;
Catering establishments;
Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions.

To be valid, the EUDCC must contain one of the following:

Proof of full vaccination. Accepted vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson.
- 7 days after the second injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
- 28 days post injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
- 7 days after the injection for vaccines in people who have had a history of Covid (1 single injection).
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.
Negative molecular or antigen test result. Validity: 24 hours.

Citizens of countries that do not issue the EUDCC should provide equivalent certificates in English or French.

Travellers are strongly advised to always carry relevant certificates.

Note: French Overseas Territories can implement specific territorial regulations. To comply with these specific requirements, travellers are strongly advised to always check all information according to their destination.

A curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. is in effect on Reunion Island until Sunday, January 23.
A state of health emergency has been declared in Guadeloupe, Guyana, Mayotte, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy.

Use of facemasks

The use of facemasks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, including public transport. Please note that wearing a mask is also mandatory outdoors, in the streets of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Exemptions:

Children under 6 years old.
TV presenters and their guests, and representatives of religious cults during services.

Physical Distancing

Health measures and physical distancing must continue to be strictly observed.

A physical distancing of at least 2 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 2 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The EUDCC is required for all events, public or private, bringing together more than 50 people. Please not that it is recommended to limit festive gatherings in the private sphere ant that the prefects will prohibit wild gatherings, the consumption of alcohol on public roads and will invite municipalities to give up the organization of large gatherings on public roads, in particular fireworks or concerts, when they do not allow respect for barrier gestures. Greeting ceremonies and moments of conviviality should not take place. The gauges are restored for major events: 2,000 people indoors and 5,000 people outdoors. Also, standing concerts will be prohibited.

Safety measures for public transportation

In all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis), facemasks are mandatory. Also, social distance should be maintained as much as possible, as well as ventilation and disinfection. In some cases, temperature checks are conducted.

Air transport

Airlines shall ensure the respect of physical distancing between passengers and the use of masks. Airport operators and airlines may carry out temperature checks on passengers. Boarding may be denied to passengers who refuse to take a temperature check or wear a mask. Airlines shall ensure the distribution and collection of passenger locator forms and verify that they are filled in by every passenger before disembarking.

Ground transportation

Transport operators shall ensure physical separation between persons or groups of persons travelling together, both on platforms and in vehicles, considering the specific constraints of each means of transport.
Additionally, in sea transport, each passenger must present, before boarding, a statement of honor stating that he/she does not have symptoms of Covid-19. In the absence of presentation of this document, or if a face mask is not worn, boarding will be refused (the request of a declaration of honor is at the discretion of carriers for sea travel). In taxis and ridesharing vehicles, the use of masks is mandatory if plexiglass protection between driver and passengers is not available.

Places of worship

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols.

It is compulsory to:

Wear a facemask, except for religious representatives during services.
Keep a distance of 3 metres from each other.

Quarantine

During the isolation period, the measures available on the website of the Ministry of Solidarity and Health (in French) are in place.

In the case of positive people with a complete vaccination schedule and for children under 12 years old, isolation is now for 7 days after the date of the positive test sample. However, after 5 days, the positive person can be released from isolation under two conditions:

Obtain a negative result for antigen or PCR test
Have no clinical signs of infection for 48 hours

If the test carried out is positive or if the person does not perform a test, their isolation is maintained for 7 days.

In the case of positive people with an incomplete vaccination schedule (booster not performed) and for unvaccinated people, isolation is 10 days after the date of the positive test sample. However, after 7 days, the positive person can be released from isolation under two conditions:

Obtain a negative result for antigen or PCR test
Have no clinical signs of infection for 48 hours

If the test is positive or if the person does not take a test, isolation is 10 days.

In the case of contact person with a complete vaccination schedule, there are no longer quarantine. However, contact persons must strictly apply barrier measures and wearing a mask indoors and outdoors, limit their contacts, avoid any contact with people at risk of a severe form of Covid, telecommute whenever possible. In addition, contact persons should perform an antigen or RT-PCR test as soon as they learn of their contact, then perform self-tests on day 2 and day 4 after the last contact with the positive person.

If the self-test is positive, the result should be confirmed by an antigen or RT-PCR test. If the test is positive, the person becomes a case and begins isolation.

In the case of contact person with an incomplete vaccination schedule and for non-vaccinated people, isolation is now for 7 days after the date of the last contact. These people must perform an antigen test or RT-PCR and have a negative result to get out of quarantine. If the test is positive, the person becomes a case and begins isolation.

Learn more:

Infection or contact case (in French)

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

All non-essential shops are open without time restrictions. Please note that the EUDCC is mandatory for department stores and shopping centers of more than 20,000m2 by decision of the prefect of the department.

Tourist accommodations

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Tourism services can provide accommodation only for customers who hold an EUDCC.

Catering establishments

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

All bars, cafes and restaurants are open without time restrictions, standing consumption is prohibited. Please note that the EUDCC is required to access all catering establishments including terraces. Health protocols must always be respected.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS

Cinemas, museums, and indoor attractions are open. Please note that EUDCC is required to enter these places. Health protocols must always be respected.

Nightclubs and dance halls are close: this ban applies also to dance activities in establishments open to the public, such as restaurants or bars.

Personal care services

OPEN

Non-medical close-contact professions, including hairdressers and beauticians, are open without time restrictions. Health protocols must always be respected.

Outdoors areas and beaches

OPEN

Parks and gardens, as well as beaches and lakes remain accessible. When these parks and gardens are accessible via the entrance to a cultural monument, the EUDCC will be required at the entrance to the building/monument.

Ski facilities

OPEN

All skiers, over 12 years and 2 months, must present the EUDCC to access the ski lifts.

Other measures

French Covid-19 certificate (Pass sanitaire)

People over 65 years old and people vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson must receive their booster from the moment they are eligible for it the end of a maximum period of 4 additional weeks. Beyond this period, their QR code is automatically deactivated. People aged 18 to 64 who had their last dose of vaccine before June 17 must have their booster, so their French Covid-19 certificate is not deactivated.
Only PCR and antigen tests of less than 24 hours will be valid.

Vaccination

Vaccination is open for children 5-11 years old since December 22,2021.

The vaccine booster is open to all people 18 years of age and over. The time for the booster dose has been reduced to three months after the last injection or the last infection with Covid-19.

Education

In primary schools only, passage to the level 3 of the health protocol: wearing a mask compulsory in the playgrounds and limitation of mixing in the canteen and high-intensity sports activities indoors. When a student tests positive in a class, all students in the class must be tested within 24 hours. Positive students will need to isolate themselves; negative students can come back to class. The screening methods will be specified later.

In middle school, students from year 6 who have a complete schedule can continue face-to-face classes. Unvaccinated students should take their lessons from home during the isolation period.

Workplace

Teleworking is compulsory for all employees for whom it is possible, for a minimum of three days per week and four days when possible. All wishing ceremonies will have to be postponed in January. A new national protocol to ensure the health and safety of company employees has been unveiled. Consult the details of the new regulations by clicking here.

Learn more:

Informations coronavirus (in French)

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/informations-pratiques/article/coronavirus-covid-19

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09.12.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

All travellers entering France must have a Covid-19 certificate, compatible with the EU Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC). The use of a Covid-19 is required to access all culture or recreational events, help indoors or outdoors as well as to enter museums, cinemas, cafes, restaurants, shopping centres, hospitals, retirement houses and for long-distance travel by plane, train or bus.

Exception: people with a complete vaccination schedule do not have to take a test when they arrive from a Member State of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, the Holy See or Switzerland.

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France ownnational classification of risk areas: green, orange, or red areas.

Children below 12 yearsare exempted from the use of a Covid-19 certificate.

Find out more:

Latest information (in French)

General information

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Latest News:

Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands , Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland are placed under surveillance, with, for entry into France from this country,the requirement of a test of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people. This obligation does not concern the travel of road transport professionals in the exercise of their activity and the following overland travel: Travel lasting less than 24 hours within a perimeter defined by a radius of 30 kilometres around the place of residence; Business trips whose urgency or frequency is incompatible with the performance of a screening test or examination.

Travellers aged twelve or over from green countries (according to France classification are not subject to the compelling reasons regime and are required to present:

Proof of having received all the doses prescribed for one of the vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (complete vaccination schedule)
A negative result of a PCR test or an antigen test carried out less than 72 hours before departure.
A certificate of recovery dated more than eleven days and less than six months (this document is issued to the person who has been contaminated by Covid-19 upon presentation of a positive result to a PCR or antigen test).

However, a reinforced regime is then put in place for the United Kingdom, with a PCR or antigen test required initially of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people.

Travel lasting less than 24 hours within a perimeter defined by a radius of 30 kilometres around the place of residence; business trips whose urgency or frequency is incompatible with the performance of a PCR and antigen test.

Unvaccinated travellers from orange countries (according to France classification) must present, upon boarding the negative result of a PCR test carried out less than 72 hours or of an antigen test carried out less than 48 hours before the flight. They may be randomized for antigen testing upon arrival.

Furthermore:

Vaccinated travellers (full vaccination, see above) are not subject to the compelling reasons regime
Unvaccinated travellers are subject to the compelling reasons regime and must agree to a 7-day self-isolation. The list of compelling reasons is specified in the travel and travel certificate issued by the Ministry of the Interior. By virtue of this list, the following can enter France in particular: the French, their spouses and children having their main residence in France of who join, in transit through France, their main residence in a country of the European area or the country of which they are nationals.

Unvaccinated travellers from red countries (according to France classification)

are subject to the compelling reasons regime, the list of which specified in the travel and travel certificate drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior. By virtue of this list, the following can enter France in particular: the French, their spouses and children, nationals of the European area as well as their spouses and children having their main residence in France or who join, in transit through France, their main residence in a country of the European area or the country of which they are nationals
must present, upon boarding, the negative result of a PCR test or an antigen test
carried out less than 48 hours before the flight
will be subject to a mandatory antigen test on arrival
will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, controlled by the security forces.

Find out more:

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Important: A reinforced regime has been set up for the United Kingdom, with a test required of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people (PCR or antigen).

Travellers can access France if they hold one of the following documents:

Proof of full Vaccination completed:

7 days after the 2nd injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
28 days after injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
7 days after the injection for vaccines in people with a history of Covid (1 single injection).

Proof of a negative test of less than 24 hours

All RT-PCR and antigenic tests generate proof as soon as the result is entered by the healthcare staff in SI-DEP, which can be printed live for antigenic tests, and which is also made available to the patient via an email and an SMS to collect it from the SI-DEP portal (https://sidep.gouv.fr/cyberlab/patientviewer.jsp)

Self-tests carried out under the supervision of a health professional are recognized as proof for the "health pass", but not within the framework of border crossings between, countries, particularly withing the European Union. In the case of trips to Corsica, overseas communities and countries of the European Union, self-tests, even if carried out under the supervision of professionals, are not admissible. Only RT-PCR and / or antigen tests are accepted.

Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (PCR or antigen test) dating at least 11 days and less than 6 months.

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Latest News:

Travels from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia are suspended from 26/11 until 1/12. Anyone who travelled in these countries lately (in the last 14 days) are strongly advised to contact French authorities and take a RT-PCR test as soon as possible.
A reinforced regime has been set up for the United Kingdom, with a test required of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people (PCR or antigen).

All travellers aged 12 and over entering French territory must present a negative PCR or antigen test of less than 24 or 48 hours depending on the country of origin.

All travellers coming from the red countries based on France classification are subject to the compelling reasons regime and need to have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival. A certificate of recovery is a document issued to persons who have contracted COVID-19, upon presentation of a positive RT-PCR or antigenic test.
You will be tested when you arrive in France.
You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.

Mandatory travel documentation

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France own national classification of risk areas: green, orange or red areas.

Travellers can access France if they hold one of the following documents:

Proof of full Vaccination completed:

7 days after the 2nd injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
28 days after injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
7 days after the injection for vaccines in people with a history of Covid (1 single injection).

Proof of a negative test of less than 24 hours

All RT-PCR and antigenic tests generate proof as soon as the result is entered by the healthcare staff in SI-DEP, which can be printed live for antigenic tests, and which is also made available to the patient via an email and an SMS to collect it from the SI-DEP portal (https://sidep.gouv.fr/cyberlab/patientviewer.jsp)

Self-tests carried out under the supervision of a health professional are recognized as proof for the "health pass", but not within the framework of border crossings between, countries, particularly withing the European Union. In the case of trips to Corsica, overseas communities and countries of the European Union, self-tests, even if carried out under the supervision of professionals, are not admissible. Only RT-PCR and / or antigen tests are accepted.

Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (PCR or antigen test) dating at least 11 days and less than 6 months.

Find out more:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/

The conditions for entering France will depend on your country of departure and your vaccination status.

The updated list of countries and related rules is available at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Children under 12 years old are exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.

Travel from "green" countries

Non-vaccinated travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted tests: PCR and antigenic.

Travel from "orange" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "orange" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate. 

Non-vaccinated travellers may enter France only for urgent reasons. In addition to the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), they are also subject to 7-day self-isolation and they may also be subject to random antigenic tests upon arrival. To facilitate administrative procedures relative to screening on arrival, travellers are invited to fill up the form available at https://passager.serveureos.org.

Non vaccinated travellers from the UK should present a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Travel from "red" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "red" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.

Non vaccinated travellers arriving from "red" countries may enter France only for urgent reasons and are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), plus an antigenic test upon their arrival in France. To facilitate administrative procedures relative to screening on arrival, travellers are invited to fill up the form available at https://passager.serveureos.org.

They are also subject to a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer and the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 12.

Find out more:
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Requesting an EU Digital COVID Certificate for people vaccinated abroad

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Important: Due to the discovery of a new variant (B1.1.259) of particular concern, the French government is suspending arrivals from seven southern African countries for a minimum of 48 hours.Morocco for its part suspended regular flights to and from France from Sunday, November 28 at midnight.

Rules associated with departure to and return from foreign countries are dependent on the country risk colour (green, orange, red) and your vaccination status.

The updated list of countries and related rules are in the "travelling to and from abroad" section (in French) available at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Find out more:

I'm going abroad (in French)

May I transit this country?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (for PCR test) or within 48 hours prior to arrival (for antigenic test).

Children aged 11 and under are exempted, as well as holders of the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC).

Transit by Air:

International transits of less than 24h are allowed, if travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before entry, or an antigenic test taken 48 hours before entry (except for connecting passengers whose destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Information to passengers - Paris Aéroport

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

May I fly to this country?

If you are vaccinated, you can travel to France with no restrictions linked to health conditions.

The measures applicable to vaccinated adults also apply to any minors accompanying them, whether they are vaccinated or not.

Unvaccinated children aged 12 and over will need to present a negative test result as described below.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated:

Proof of vaccination. It will only be valid if it proves that you are fully vaccinated
Seven days after the second shot for two-shot vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxevria/Covishield)
Four weeks after the shot for one-shot vaccines (Johnson & Johnson)
Seven days after the shot for vaccines administered to people who have already had COVID-19 (only one dose is necessary).
Only vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), or AstraZeneca (Covishield) will be accepted.
Seven days after a booster ARNm dose (Moderna or Pfizer) after two shots of a vaccine on the WHO’s health emergencies list (Sinovac/Coronavac or Sinopharm/BBIB-PVeroCells)

sworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that

You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.

If you are not vaccinated, a list of countries of departure has been drawn up based on the health indicators. The lists of countries can be altered based on changes in the epidemic situation.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a green country

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight. If you are travelling from Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, your test must be taken less than 24 hours before the flight.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

This will not apply to:

Trips by residents of cross-border areas (border within a 30 km radius of your residence, and for a duration of less than 24 hours)
Work-related trips, the urgent or frequent nature of which makes them incompatible with these tests
Trips by hauliers carrying out their work.

To avail of the exemptions above, you must have a document proving the reasons for your trip.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from an orange country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. If you are arriving from the United Kingdom, the PCR or antigenic test must have been taken less than 24 hours before boarding.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

You may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France.
You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a red country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.
You will be tested when you arrive in France.
You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.
Whatever your place of departure, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France, you will be quarantine or place and kept in isolation by the perfect.Travel documents if you are not vaccinatedsworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that
You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.
If you are aged 12 or over, you agree to submit to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France.
Where applicable, you pledge to self-isolate for seven days.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a “red” country), you are aware that you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in France.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from orange or red countries, an exempted international travel certificate for Metropolitan France, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a red country, proof of location of self-isolation, and where appropriate, access details for inspectors to carry out checks.
If you fail to produce these documents, you will be denied boarding.

If you are vaccinated, you can travel to France with no restrictions linked to health conditions.

The measures applicable to vaccinated adults also apply to any minors accompanying them, whether they are vaccinated or not.

Unvaccinated children aged 12 and over will need to present a negative test result as described below.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated:

Proof of vaccination. It will only be valid if it proves that you are fully vaccinated
Seven days after the second shot for two-shot vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxevria/Covishield)
Four weeks after the shot for one-shot vaccines (Johnson & Johnson)
Seven days after the shot for vaccines administered to people who have already had COVID-19 (only one dose is necessary).
Only vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), or AstraZeneca (Covishield) will be accepted.
Seven days after a booster ARNm dose (Moderna or Pfizer) after two shots of a vaccine on the WHO’s health emergencies list (Sinovac/Coronavac or Sinopharm/BBIB-PVeroCells)

sworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that

You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.

If you are not vaccinated, a list of countries of departure has been drawn up based on the health indicators. The lists of countries can be altered based on changes in the epidemic situation.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a green country

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight. If you are travelling from Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, your test must be taken less than 24 hours before the flight.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

This will not apply to:

Trips by residents of cross-border areas (border within a 30 km radius of your residence, and for a duration of less than 24 hours)
Work-related trips, the urgent or frequent nature of which makes them incompatible with these tests
Trips by hauliers carrying out their work.

To avail of the exemptions above, you must have a document proving the reasons for your trip.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from an orange country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. If you are arriving from the United Kingdom, the PCR or antigenic test must have been taken less than 24 hours before boarding.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

You may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France.
You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a red country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.
You will be tested when you arrive in France.
You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.
Whatever your place of departure, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France, you will be quarantine or place and kept in isolation by the perfect.Travel documents if you are not vaccinatedsworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that
You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.
If you are aged 12 or over, you agree to submit to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France.
Where applicable, you pledge to self-isolate for seven days.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a “red” country), you are aware that you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in France.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from orange or red countries, an exempted international travel certificate for Metropolitan France, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a red country, proof of location of self-isolation, and where appropriate, access details for inspectors to carry out checks.
If you fail to produce these documents, you will be denied boarding.

You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.

You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens.

General measures

Information on the situation in the country is available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

Booster dose

The vaccine booster will be open to all people 18 years of age over from five months after the last injection or the last Covid-19 infection. Measure starts from Saturday November 27, 2021.

Covid-19 Certificate (Pass Sanitaire)

As of December 15, 2021, the French Covid-19 certificate for people over 65 will no longer be active if the booster has not been given within 7 months of the last injection or the last infection.

As of Monday, November 29, 2021, only PCR and antigen tests dating back less than 24 hours will be valid for the French Pass Sanitaire.

Social Distancing

Wearing a mask is once again compulsory in closed public places, including those subject to the sanitary pass. In addition, the prefects will be empowered to make it compulsory to wear a mask outdoors.

Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more necessary than ever. It is recommended to ventilate each room for 10 minutes every hour.

Education

In primary schools only, passage to the level 3 of the health protocol: wearing a mask compulsory in the playgrounds and limitation of mixing in the canteen and high-intensity sports activities indoors. When a student tests positive in a class, all students in the class must be tested within 24 hours. Positive students will need to isolate themselves; negative students can come back to class. The screening methods will be specified later.

In middle school, students from year 6 who have a complete schedule can continue face-to-face classes. Unvaccinated students should take their lessons from home during the isolation period.

Workplace

Establishment of 2 to 3 days of telework per week when possible, limitation of face-to-face meetings and postponement of greeting ceremonies, departure parties etc.

Use of facemasks

Wearing a mask is mandatory indoors in all establishments open to the public, including those where a Covid-19 certificate is required, from November 29, 2021. Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more necessary than ever. It is recommended to ventilate each room for 10 minutes every hour.

Physical Distancing

Health measures and physical distancing must continue to be strictly observed.

A physical distancing of at least 2 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 2 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The EUDCC is required for all events, public or private, bringing together more than 50 people. Concerning external events (for example, Christmas markets), evolution of protocols, under the control of the prefects, so that the consumption of food products is strictly regulated.

Please not that it is recommended to limit festive gatherings in the private sphere.

Safety measures for public transportation

In all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis), facemasks are mandatory. Also, social distance should be maintained as much as possible, as well as ventilation and disinfection. In some cases, temperature checks are conducted.

All persons above 11 years old shall wear a mask in vehicles and in transports areas (airport terminals, stations, platforms, bus stop).

Concerning air transport: airlines shall ensure the respect of physical distancing between passengers and the use of masks. Airport operators and airlines may carry out temperature checks on passengers. Boarding may be denied to passengers who refuse to take a temperature check or wear a mask. Airlines shall ensure the distribution and collection of passenger locator forms and verify that they are filled in by every passenger before disembarking.

Concerning ground transportation: Transport operators shall ensure physical separation between persons or groups of persons travelling together, both on platforms and in vehicles, taking into account the specific constraints of each means of transport.
Additionally, in sea transport, each passenger must present, before boarding, a statement of honour stating that he/she does not have symptoms of Covid-19. In the absence of presentation of this document, or if a face mask is not worn, boarding will be refused (the request of a declaration of honour is at the discretion of carriers for sea travel). In taxis and ridesharing vehicles, the use of masks is mandatory if plexiglass protection between driver and passengers is not available.

Places of worship

Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols.

It is compulsory to:

Wear a facemask, except for religious representatives during services.
Keep a distance of 3 metres from each other.

The COVID-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) will not be requested in places of worship unless concerts or shows are organized within the building.

Quarantine

As soon as one of these three cases arises:

high-risk contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case;
COVID-19 symptoms;
positive test result;

Confirmed COVID-19 cases with mild symptoms, must isolate at home. Persons that are at high risk of having contracted a COVID-19 infection, need to self-quarantine for 14 days.

This applies also to family members, who have to be tested after 7 days. During the isolation period, the measures available on the website of the Ministry of Solidarity and Health (in French) are in place.

Also, unvaccinated travellers coming from orange countries must agree to a 7-day self-isolation and unvaccinated travellers coming from red countries will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, controlled by the security forces.

In the case of symptomatic people with a positive test result:
If after the 7-days isolation all the symptoms disappear, isolation is lifted. If the symptoms are still present, you must consult your doctor and remain in isolation for up to 48 hours after the fever has disappeared. If the symptoms worsen with breathing difficulties and signs of suffocation, call the SAMU (15) or send a message to the emergency number for the deaf (114).

In case of contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case:
7-days isolation occurs, starting from the moment of the last contact. An antigenic test (TAg) should be performed immediately and another scheduled after 7 days.

- If the results from the first TAg are negative and no symptoms appear, isolation can be lifted after 7 days following a negative result from the second TAg.

-If the first or second TAg is positive a 10-days isolation applies from the day of the last test..

In the case of asymptomatic people with a positive test result:
If after 7 days you have not developed any symptoms, the isolation is lifted.

Find out more:
Isolation

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

All non-essential shops are open without time restrictions, but the EUDCC (and the french Pass Sanitaire) is still mandatory for department stores and shopping centers of more than 20,000m2 by decision of the prefect of the department.

Tourist accommodations

Tourism services can provide accommodation only for customers who hold a Covid-19 certificate (EUDCC or Pass Sanitaire)

Catering establishments

All bars, cafes and restaurants are open without time restrictions. But a Covid-19 certificate is required to access all catering establishments including terraces. Health protocols must be always respected.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions are open, but the EUDCC is required to enter these places. Health protocols must be always respected.

Please not that nightclubs are closing on Friday, December 9 for a period of four weeks.

Personal care services

Non-medical close-contact professions, including hairdressers and beauticians, are open without time restrictions. Health protocols must be always respected.

Outdoors areas and beaches

Parks and gardens, as well as beaches and lakes remain accessible. A Covid-19 certificate (the EUDCC or Pass Sanitaire) is not required there. However, when these parks and gardens are accessible via the entrance to a cultural monument, the Covid-19 certificate is controlled at the entrance to the building/monument.

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Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"

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EU Digital COVID Certificates

Information on EU Digital COVID Certificates issued in FRANCE

Important: In FRANCE, the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) or a PASS SANITAIRE is required to access public spaces, such as bars and restaurants, fitness centres, museums, swimming pools, large events, etc. The Pass Sanitaire must document if a person has been fully vaccinated against, has been previously infected with, or has tested negative for COVID-19. As of December 15, 2021, the national Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) for people over 65 will no longer be active if the booster has not been given within 7 months of the last injection or the last infection. As of Monday, November 29, 2021, only PCR and antigen tests of less than 24 hours will be valid for the French Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire). Please, consult the Measures section for further details. Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all times.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination.

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Questions & Answers

Factsheet

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

All travellers entering France must have a Covid-19 certificate, compatible with the EU Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC). The use of a Covid-19 is required to access all culture or recreational events, help indoors or outdoors as well as to enter museums, cinemas, cafes, restaurants, shopping centres, hospitals, retirement houses and for long-distance travel by plane, train or bus.

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France ownnational classification of risk areas: green, orange, or red areas.

Children below 12 yearsare exempted from the use of a Covid-19 certificate

Latest information:https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/informations-pratiques/article/coronavirus-covid-19

General information:https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Latest News: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia and Slovakia are placed under surveillance, with, for entry into France from this country, the requirement of a test of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people. This obligation does not concern the travel of road transport professionals in the exercise of their activity and the following overland travel: Travel lasting less than 24 hours within a perimeter defined by a radius of 30 kilometres around the place of residence; Business trips whose urgency or frequency is incompatible with the performance of a screening test or examination.

Travellers aged twelve or over from green countries[1] (according to France's classification are not subject to the compelling reasons regime and are required to present:

Proof of having received all the doses prescribed for one of the vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (complete vaccination schedule)
A negative result of a PCR test or an antigen test carried out less than 72 hours before departure.
A certificate of recovery dated more than eleven days and less than six months (this document is issued to the person who has been contaminated by Covid-19 upon presentation of a positive result to a PCR or antigen test).

However, a reinforced regime is then put in place for the United Kingdom, with a PCR or antigen test required initially of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people.

Travel lasting less than 24 hours within a perimeter defined by a radius of 30 kilometres around the place of residence; business trips whose urgency or frequency is incompatible with the performance of a PCR and antigen test.

Unvaccinated travellers from orange countries[2] (according to France classification) must present, upon boarding the negative result of a PCR test carried out less than 72 hours or of an antigen test carried out less than 48 hours before the flight. They may be randomized for antigen testing upon arrival.

Furthermore:

Vaccinated travellers (full vaccination, see above) are not subject to the compelling reasons regime
Unvaccinated travellers are subject to the compelling reasons regime and must agree to a 7-day self-isolation. The list of compelling reasons is specified in the travel and travel certificate issued by the Ministry of the Interior. By virtue of this list, the following can enter France in particular: the French, their spouses and children having their main residence in France of who join, in transit through France, their main residence in a country of the European area or the country of which they are nationals.

Unvaccinated travellers from from red countries[3] (according to France classification)

are subject to the compelling reasons regime, the list of which specified in the travel and travel certificate drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior. By virtue of this list, the following can enter France in particular: the French, their spouses and children, nationals of the European area as well as their spouses and children having their main residence in France or who join, in transit through France, their main residence in a country of the European area or the country of which they are nationals
must present, upon boarding, the negative result of a PCR test or an antigen test
carried out less than 48 hours before the flight
will be subject to a mandatory antigen test on arrival
will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, controlled by the security forces.

Find out more:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/informations-pratiques/article/coronavirus-covid-19

[1] European area countries, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Comoros, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, New Zealand, Qatar, Rwanda, Senegal, Taiwan, Uruguay and Vanuatu.

[2] These are all countries or territories that are not included in the lists of green and red countries.

[3] Afghanistan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, Suriname and Turkey.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Important: A reinforced regime has been set up for the United Kingdom, with a test required of less than 24 hours for unvaccinated people (PCR or antigen).

Travellers can access France if they hold one of the following documents:

Proof of full vaccination, completed:
7 days after the second dose for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield)
4 weeks after injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson)
7 days after the injection for vaccines for people who have had Covid19 once (only 1 injection necessary)
Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (PCR or antigen test) dating at least 11 days and less than 6 months.

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

All travellers coming from the red countries based on France’s classification are subject to the compelling reasons regime and need to have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival. A certificate of recovery is a document issued to persons who have contracted COVID-19, upon presentation of a positive RT-PCR or antigenic test.
You will be tested when you arrive in France.
You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.

The countries from the red list are:

Afghanistan
Brazil
Costa Rica
Cuba
Georgia
Iran
Moldova
Montenegro
Pakistan
Russia
Serbia
Suriname
Turkey

Mandatory travel documentation

Entry requirements depend on the colour attributed to the country of departure, according to France’s own national classification of risk areas: green, orange or red areas.

Travellers can access France if they hold one of the following documents:

Proof of full vaccination, completed:
7 days after the second dose for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield)
4 weeks after injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson)
7 days after the injection for vaccines for people who have had Covid19 once (only 1 injection necessary)
Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (PCR or antigen test) dating at least 11 days and less than 6 months.
Negative PCR test of less than 72 hours or antigen test of less than 48 hours.

Find out more:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/

The conditions for entering France will depend on your country of departure and your vaccination status.

The updated list of countries and related rules is available at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Children under 12 years old are exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.

Travel from "green" countries

Non-vaccinated travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted tests: PCR and antigenic.

Travel from "orange" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "orange" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate. 

Non-vaccinated travellers may enter France only for urgent reasons. In addition to the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), they are also subject to 7-day self-isolation and they may also be subject to random antigenic tests upon arrival. To facilitate administrative procedures relative to screening on arrival, travellers are invited to fill up the form available at https://passager.serveureos.org.

Non vaccinated travellers from the UK should present a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Travel from "red" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "red" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.

Non vaccinated travellers arriving from "red" countries may enter France only for urgent reasons and are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), plus an antigenic test upon their arrival in France. To facilitate administrative procedures relative to screening on arrival, travellers are invited to fill up the form available at https://passager.serveureos.org.

They are also subject to a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer and the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 12.

Find out more:
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Requesting an EU Digital COVID Certificate for people vaccinated abroad

What are the rules if I go abroad from this country, and when I return from abroad?

Important: Due to the discovery of a new variant (B1.1.259) of particular concern, the French government is suspending arrivals from seven southern African countries for a minimum of 48 hours.Morocco for its part suspended regular flights to and from France from Sunday, November 28 at midnight.

Rules associated with departure to and return from foreign countries are dependent on the country risk colour (green, orange, red) and your vaccination status.

The updated list of countries and related rules are in the "travelling to and from abroad" section (in French) available at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Find out more:

I'm going abroad (in French)

May I transit this country?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (for PCR test) or within 48 hours prior to arrival (for antigenic test).

Children aged 11 and under are exempted, as well as holders of the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC).

Transit by Air:

International transits of less than 24h are allowed, if travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before entry, or an antigenic test taken 48 hours before entry (except for connecting passengers whose destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Information to passengers - Paris Aéroport

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

May I fly to this country?

If you are vaccinated, you can travel to France with no restrictions linked to health conditions.

The measures applicable to vaccinated adults also apply to any minors accompanying them, whether they are vaccinated or not.

Unvaccinated children aged 12 and over will need to present a negative test result as described below.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated:

Proof of vaccination. It will only be valid if it proves that you are fully vaccinated
Seven days after the second shot for two-shot vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxevria/Covishield)
Four weeks after the shot for one-shot vaccines (Johnson & Johnson)
Seven days after the shot for vaccines administered to people who have already had COVID-19 (only one dose is necessary).
Only vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), or AstraZeneca (Covishield) will be accepted.
Seven days after a booster ARNm dose (Moderna or Pfizer) after two shots of a vaccine on the WHO’s health emergencies list (Sinovac/Coronavac or Sinopharm/BBIB-PVeroCells)

sworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that

You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.

If you are not vaccinated, a list of countries of departure has been drawn up based on the health indicators. The lists of countries can be altered based on changes in the epidemic situation.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a green country

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight. If you are travelling from Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, your test must be taken less than 24 hours before the flight.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

This will not apply to:

Trips by residents of cross-border areas (border within a 30 km radius of your residence, and for a duration of less than 24 hours)
Work-related trips, the urgent or frequent nature of which makes them incompatible with these tests
Trips by hauliers carrying out their work.

To avail of the exemptions above, you must have a document proving the reasons for your trip.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from an orange country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. If you are arriving from the United Kingdom, the PCR or antigenic test must have been taken less than 24 hours before boarding.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

You may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France.
You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a red country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.
You will be tested when you arrive in France.
You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.
Whatever your place of departure, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France, you will be quarantine or place and kept in isolation by the perfect.Travel documents if you are not vaccinatedsworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that
You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.
If you are aged 12 or over, you agree to submit to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France.
Where applicable, you pledge to self-isolate for seven days.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a “red” country), you are aware that you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in France.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from orange or red countries, an exempted international travel certificate for Metropolitan France, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a red country, proof of location of self-isolation, and where appropriate, access details for inspectors to carry out checks.
If you fail to produce these documents, you will be denied boarding.

If you are vaccinated, you can travel to France with no restrictions linked to health conditions.

The measures applicable to vaccinated adults also apply to any minors accompanying them, whether they are vaccinated or not.

Unvaccinated children aged 12 and over will need to present a negative test result as described below.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated:

Proof of vaccination. It will only be valid if it proves that you are fully vaccinated
Seven days after the second shot for two-shot vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxevria/Covishield)
Four weeks after the shot for one-shot vaccines (Johnson & Johnson)
Seven days after the shot for vaccines administered to people who have already had COVID-19 (only one dose is necessary).
Only vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), or AstraZeneca (Covishield) will be accepted.
Seven days after a booster ARNm dose (Moderna or Pfizer) after two shots of a vaccine on the WHO’s health emergencies list (Sinovac/Coronavac or Sinopharm/BBIB-PVeroCells)

sworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that

You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.

If you are not vaccinated, a list of countries of departure has been drawn up based on the health indicators. The lists of countries can be altered based on changes in the epidemic situation.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a green country

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight. If you are travelling from Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, your test must be taken less than 24 hours before the flight.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

This will not apply to:

Trips by residents of cross-border areas (border within a 30 km radius of your residence, and for a duration of less than 24 hours)
Work-related trips, the urgent or frequent nature of which makes them incompatible with these tests
Trips by hauliers carrying out their work.

To avail of the exemptions above, you must have a document proving the reasons for your trip.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from an orange country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. If you are arriving from the United Kingdom, the PCR or antigenic test must have been taken less than 24 hours before boarding.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.

You may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France.
You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a red country

You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival.
You will be tested when you arrive in France.
You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.
Whatever your place of departure, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France, you will be quarantine or place and kept in isolation by the perfect.Travel documents if you are not vaccinatedsworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that
You have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
To your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.
If you are aged 12 or over, you agree to submit to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France.
Where applicable, you pledge to self-isolate for seven days.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a “red” country), you are aware that you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in France.
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from orange or red countries, an exempted international travel certificate for Metropolitan France, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).
For non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a red country, proof of location of self-isolation, and where appropriate, access details for inspectors to carry out checks.
If you fail to produce these documents, you will be denied boarding.

You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.

You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens.

General measures

Information on the situation in the country is available on the official website on COVID-19 information.

Booster dose

The vaccine booster will be open to all people 18 years of age over from five months after the last injection or the last Covid-19 infection. Measure starts from Saturday November 27, 2021.

Covid-19 Certificate (Pass Sanitaire)

As of December 15, 2021, the French Covid-19 certificate for people over 65 will no longer be active if the booster has not been given within 7 months of the last injection or the last infection.

As of Monday, November 29, 2021, only PCR and antigen tests dating back less than 24 hours will be valid for the French Pass Sanitaire.

Social Distancing

Wearing a mask is once again compulsory in closed public places, including those subject to the sanitary pass. In addition, the prefects will be empowered to make it compulsory to wear a mask outdoors.

Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more necessary than ever. It is recommended to ventilate each room for 10 minutes every hour.

Education

In primary schools only: When a student tests positive in a class, all students in the class must be tested within 24 hours. Positive students will need to isolate themselves; negative students can come back to class. The screening methods will be specified later.

Use of facemasks

Wearing a mask is compulsory in closed public places, including those where a Covid-19 certificate is required. In addition, local authorities will be empowered to make it compulsory to wear a mask outdoors.

Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more necessary than ever.

It is recommended to ventilate each room for 10 minutes every hour.

Physical Distancing

Health measures and physical distancing must continue to be strictly observed.

A physical distancing of at least 2 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 2 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

The EUDCC is required for all events, public or private, bringing together more than 50 people. Gatherings are allowed. Amusement parks, exhibition centres, and sports arenas are open but require a Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire).

Safety measures for public transportation

In all forms of public transport (as well as in taxis), facemasks are mandatory. Also, social distance should be maintained as much as possible, as well as ventilation and disinfection. In some cases, temperature checks are conducted.

All persons above 11 years old shall wear a mask in vehicles and in transports areas (airport terminals, stations, platforms, bus stop).

Concerning air transport: airlines shall ensure the respect of physical distancing between passengers and the use of masks. Airport operators and airlines may carry out temperature checks on passengers. Boarding may be denied to passengers who refuse to take a temperature check or wear a mask. Airlines shall ensure the distribution and collection of passenger locator forms and verify that they are filled in by every passenger before disembarking.

Concerning ground transportation: Transport operators shall ensure physical separation between persons or groups of persons travelling together, both on platforms and in vehicles, taking into account the specific constraints of each means of transport.
Additionally, in sea transport, each passenger must present, before boarding, a statement of honour stating that he/she does not have symptoms of Covid-19. In the absence of presentation of this document, or if a face mask is not worn, boarding will be refused (the request of a declaration of honour is at the discretion of carriers for sea travel). In taxis and ridesharing vehicles, the use of masks is mandatory if plexiglass protection between driver and passengers is not available.

Places of worship

Religious activities and services can be carried out inside and outside places of worship, provided they adhere to strict health protocols.

It is compulsory to:

Wear a facemask, except for religious representatives during services.
Keep a distance of 3 metres from each other.

The COVID-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) will not be requested in places of worship unless concerts or shows are organized within the building.

Quarantine

As soon as one of these three cases arises:

high-risk contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case;
COVID-19 symptoms;
positive test result;

Confirmed COVID-19 cases with mild symptoms, must isolate at home. Persons that are at high risk of having contracted a COVID-19 infection, need to self-quarantine for 14 days.

This applies also to family members, who have to be tested after 7 days. During the isolation period, the measures available on the website of the Ministry of Solidarity and Health (in French) are in place.

Also, unvaccinated travellers coming from orange countries must agree to a 7-day self-isolation and unvaccinated travellers coming from red countries will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine, controlled by the security forces.

In the case of symptomatic people with a positive test result:
If after the 7-days isolation all the symptoms disappear, isolation is lifted. If the symptoms are still present, you must consult your doctor and remain in isolation for up to 48 hours after the fever has disappeared. If the symptoms worsen with breathing difficulties and signs of suffocation, call the SAMU (15) or send a message to the emergency number for the deaf (114).

In case of contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case:
7-days isolation occurs, starting from the moment of the last contact. An antigenic test (TAg) should be performed immediately and another scheduled after 7 days.

- If the results from the first TAg are negative and no symptoms appear, isolation can be lifted after 7 days following a negative result from the second TAg.

-If the first or second TAg is positive a 10-days isolation applies from the day of the last test..

In the case of asymptomatic people with a positive test result:
If after 7 days you have not developed any symptoms, the isolation is lifted.

Find out more:
Isolation

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

All non-essential shops are open without time restrictions, but the EUDCC (and the french Pass Sanitaire) is still mandatory for department stores and shopping centers of more than 20,000m2 by decision of the prefect of the department.

Tourist accommodations

Tourism services can provide accommodation only for customers who hold a Covid-19 certificate (EUDCC or Pass Sanitaire)

Catering establishments

All bars, cafes and restaurants are open without time restrictions. But a Covid-19 certificate is required to access all catering establishments including terraces. Health protocols must be always respected.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions (night clubs and dance halls) are open, but a Covid-19 certificate (EUDCC or Pass Sanitaire) is required to enter these places. Health protocols must be always respected.

Personal care services

Non-medical close-contact professions, including hairdressers and beauticians, are open without time restrictions. Health protocols must be always respected.

Outdoors areas and beaches

Parks and gardens, as well as beaches and lakes remain accessible. A Covid-19 certificate (the EUDCC or Pass Sanitaire) is not required there. However, when these parks and gardens are accessible via the entrance to a cultural monument, the Covid-19 certificate is controlled at the entrance to the building/monument.

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

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What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel.

Non-vaccinated travellers arriving from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, the Netherlands and Greece must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Contact Point for France:
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about COVID-19 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator).

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Provisional information subject to further revision and confirmation from National Authorities

France is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) since 1 July 2021.

Holders of EUDCC are allowed to enter France, without being subject to further restrictions (testing or quarantine), at the condition that their certificate contains either:

Proof of vaccination, which is valid:
- from 7 days after the second dose of the vaccine;
- from 28 days after the single dose of the Janssen/Johnson&Johnson vaccine;
- from 7 days after the first dose of any approved vaccine, for people who recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection.
  
  The following EMA approved vaccines are accepted: Pfizer/BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covieshield, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

Negative result to a COVID-19 test.
Both PCR and antigenic tests are accepted.
Validity: 72 hours (prior to arrival) for PCR and 48 hours for antigenic tests.
The results from a positive PCR or antigenic test that is between 11 days and 6 months old, attesting to recovery from COVID-19.

Children under 12 years old are exempted from the testing or quarantine requirements.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

France adopts its own national classification of risk areas.

Travellers from the EU+ area can enter France, without being subject to further testing or isolation requirements, if they present either:

Certificate of vaccination, which is valid:
- from 7 days after the second dose of the vaccine;
- from 28 days after the single dose of the Janssen/Johnson&Johnson vaccine;
- from 7 days after the first dose of any approved vaccine, for people who recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection.
  
  The following EMA approved vaccines are accepted: Pfizer/BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours (for PCR test) or 48 hours (for antigenic test) prior to arrival. For travellers from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Greece the test should be taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Non vaccinated people living near the French border do not need to present the results of a negative COVID-19 test for trip lasting less than 24 hours within a 30 km radius form their place of residence.

Children under 12 years old are exempted.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Emergency measures are in place for the overseas territories of Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy as well as in Martinique, Guyane and La Réunion.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer and the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Find out more:

Ministry of Interior
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
diplomatie.gouv.fr
Attestations de déplacement dérogatoire
Information for travellers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

The conditions for entering France will depend on your country of departure and your vaccination status.

The updated list of countries and related rules is available at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Children under 12 years old are exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.

Travel from "green" countries

Non-vaccinated travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted tests: PCR and antigenic.

Travel from "orange" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "orange" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.

Non-vaccinated travellers may enter France only for urgent reasons. In addition to the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), they are also subject to 7-day self-isolation and they may also be subject to random antigenic tests upon arrival.

Non vaccinated travellers from the UK should present a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Travel from "red" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "red" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.

Non vaccinated travellers arriving from "red" countries may enter France only for urgent reasons and are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), plus an antigenic test upon their arrival in France.

They are also subject to a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer and the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 12.

Find out more:
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

May I transit this country?

Partially

Transit by Land:

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (for PCR test) or within 48 hours prior to arrival (for antigenic test).

Children aged 11 and under are exempted, as well as holders of the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC).

Transit by Air:

International transits of less than 24h are allowed, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before entry, or an antigenic test taken 48 hours before entry (except for connecting passengers whose final destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Information to passengers - Paris Aéroport

General measures

A Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire), compatible with the EU Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC) format, is necessary to access all cultural or recreational events, held indoors or outdoors as well as to enter museums, cinemas, cafés, restaurants, shopping centres, hospitals, retirement houses and for long distance-travel by plane, train or bus.

Precision: the Covid-19 certificate will become necessary for people aged 12 years and 2 months to 17 years old from 30 September.

Children under 12 years old do not need a Covid-19 certificate.

For further detailed information, you can visit www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus

Use of facemasks

The use of masks is not compulsory outdoors, except in certain circumstances: gatherings of people while queuing, at open markets, in stadiums. Facemasks are no longer required in events that require a COVID certificate (pass sanitaire) unless requested by the organiser or local authority.

Masks are compulsory in enclosed public places. Furthermore, wearing a mask is also compulsory for anyone over 11 years old on public transport, taxi, restaurants, cafés, bars (compulsory for staff and customers when moving around), at school (compulsory for teachers, educational staff and students - not recommended in kindergartens), in casinos, and for vulnerable people.

An exception is envisaged for people with disabilities: in this case, a medical certificate is required.

Find out more:

Facemasks (in French)

Physical Distancing

A physical distancing of at least 2 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 2 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

Gatherings are allowed. Amusement parks, exhibition centres, and sports arenas are open but require a Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire).

Safety measures for public transportation

All persons above 11 years old shall wear a mask in vehicles and in transports areas (airport terminals, stations, platforms, bus stop).

Concerning air transport: airlines shall ensure the respect of physical distancing between passengers and the use of masks. Airport operators and airlines may carry out temperature checks on passengers. Boarding may be denied to passengers who refuse to take a temperature check or wear a mask. Airlines shall ensure the distribution and collection of passenger locator forms and verify that they are filled in by every passenger before disembarking.

Concerning ground transportation: Transport operators shall ensure physical separation between persons or groups of persons travelling together, both on platforms and in vehicles, taking into account the specific constraints of each means of transport.
Additionally, in sea transport, each passenger must present, before boarding, a statement of honour stating that he/she does not have symptoms of Covid-19. In the absence of presentation of this document, or if a face mask is not worn, boarding will be refused (the request of a declaration of honour is at the discretion of carriers for sea travel). In taxis and ridesharing vehicles, the use of masks is mandatory if plexiglass protection between driver and passengers is not available.

Places of worship

Open with limitations

Places of worship are open but require a Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) for people attending cultural events. A Covid-19 certificate is not required for religious ceremonies.

Quarantine

As soon as one of these three cases arises:

high-risk contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case;
COVID-19 symptoms;
positive test result;

10-day isolation is required and a Covid-19 test must be performed. This applies also to family members, who have to be tested after 7 days. During the isolation period, the measures available on the website of the Ministry of Solidarity and Health (in French) are in place.

In the case of symptomatic people with a positive test result:
If after the 7-days isolation all the symptoms disappear, isolation is lifted. If the symptoms are still present, you must consult your doctor and remain in isolation for up to 48 hours after the fever has disappeared. If the symptoms worsen with breathing difficulties and signs of suffocation, call the SAMU (15) or send a message to the emergency number for the deaf (114).

In case of contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case:
7-days isolation occurs, starting from the moment of the last contact. An antigenic test (TAg) should be performed immediately and another scheduled after 7 days.

- If the results from the first TAg are negative and no symptoms appear, isolation can be lifted after 7 days following a negative result from the second TAg.

-If the first or second TAg is positive a 10-days isolation applies from the day of the last test..

In the case of asymptomatic people with a positive test result:
If after 7 days you have not developed any symptoms, the isolation is lifted.

Find out more:
Isolation

Non-essential (other than medicine and food) shops

Open

Non-essential shops are open.

A Covid-19 certificate is no longer be necessary to access shopping centres in regions where the incidence rate has been decreasing for at least 7 days and is inferior to 200 / 100 000.

Tourist accommodations

Open

From the 9th of August, tourist accommodations such as camping and resort clubs will require a Covid-19 certificate.

Catering establishments

Restaurants, bars and cafés are open both for indoor and outdoor service (terraces). Access to these facilities (including for service in terrace) requires a Covid-19 certificate.

Cinemas, museums and indoor attractions

Cultural establishments, cinemas, theatres and museums are open but require a Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) for crowds above 50 people.

Personal care services

Open

Outdoors areas and beaches

Open

Tourism areas and beaches are accessible

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays

_______________________________________________________________________________

22.07.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel.

Non-vaccinated travellers arriving from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Greece must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Contact Point for France:
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about COVID-19 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator).

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Provisional information subject to further revision and confirmation from National Authorities

France is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) since 1 July 2021.

Holders of EUDCC are allowed to enter France, without being subject to further restrictions (testing or quarantine), at the condition that their certificate contains either:

Proof of vaccination, which is valid:
- from 7 days after the second dose of the vaccine;
- from 28 days after the single dose of the Janssen/Johnson&Johnson vaccine;
- from 2 weeks after the first dose of any approved vaccine, for people who recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection.
  
  The following EMA approved vaccines are accepted: Pfizer/BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covieshield, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

Negative result to a COVID-19 test.
Both PCR and antigenic tests are accepted.
Validity: 72 hours (prior to arrival) for PCR and 48 hours for antigenic tests.
The results from a positive PCR or antigenic test that is older than 11 days, but not less than 6 months old, attesting to recovery from COVID-19.

Children under 12 years old are exempted from the testing or quarantine requirements.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

France adopts its own national classification of risk areas.

Travellers from the EU+ area can enter France, without being subject to further testing or isolation requirements, if they present either:

Certificate of vaccination, which is valid:
- from 7 days after the second dose of the vaccine;
- from 28 days after the single dose of the Janssen/Johnson&Johnson vaccine;
- from 2 weeks after the first dose of any approved vaccine, for people who recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection.
  
  The following EMA approved vaccines are accepted: Pfizer/BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours (for PCR test) or 48 hours (for antigenic test) prior to arrival. For travellers from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Greece the test should be taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Children under 12 years old are exempted.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to/from French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is possible only for imperative family or professional reasons.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer and the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Find out more:

Ministry of Interior

Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
diplomatie.gouv.fr
Attestations de déplacement dérogatoire
Information for travellers

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

The conditions for entering France will depend on your country of departure and your vaccination status.

The updated list of countries and related rules is available at diplomatie.gouv.fr

Children under 12 years old are exempted from testing and quarantine requirements.

Travel from "green" countries

Non-vaccinated travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted tests: PCR and antigenic.

Travel from "orange" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "orange" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.

Non-vaccinated travellers may enter France only for urgent reasons. In addition to the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), they are also subject to 7-day self-isolation and they may also be subject to random antigenic tests upon arrival.

Non vaccinated travellers from the UK should present a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 24 hours before departure.

Travel from "red" countries

Vaccinated people (with EMA approved vaccines) arriving from "red" countries are not required to present any negative test and do not need to self-isolate.

Non vaccinated travellers arriving from "red" countries may enter France only for urgent reasons and are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR or antigenic test taken 48 hours prior to departure), plus an antigenic test upon their arrival in France.

They are also subject to a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer and the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 12.

Find out more:
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

May I transit this country?

Partially

Transit by Land:

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (for PCR test) or within 48 hours prior to arrival (for antigenic test).

Children aged 11 and under are exempted, as well as holders of the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC).

Transit by Air:

International transits of less than 24h are allowed, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before entry, or an antigenic test taken 48 hours before entry (except for connecting passengers whose final destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Information to passengers - Paris Aéroport

General measures

Since 21 July, a Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) is necessary for all cultural or recreational events that gather 50 people or more, held indoors or outdoors.

From the beginning of August, a Covid-19 certificate will also be necessary to enter cafés, restaurants, shopping centres, hospitals, retirement houses and for long distance-travel by plane, train or bus.

Precision: the Covid-19 certificate will not be necessary for people aged 12 to 17 until after 30 August.

For further detailed information, you can visit www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus

Use of facemasks

The use of masks is not compulsory outdoors, except in certain circumstances: gatherings of people while queuing, at open markets, in stadiums.

Masks are compulsory in enclosed public places. Furthermore, wearing a mask is also compulsory for anyone over 11 years old on public transport, taxi, restaurants, cafés, bars (compulsory for staff and customers when moving around), at school (compulsory for teachers, educational staff and students - not recommended in kindergartens), in casinos, and for vulnerable people.

An exception is envisaged for people with disabilities: in this case, a medical certificate is required.

Find out more:

Facemasks (in French)

Physical Distancing

A physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 1 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

Gatherings are allowed. Amusement parks, exhibition centres, and sports arenas are open but require a Covid-19 certificate (Pass Sanitaire) for crowds above 50 people.

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in France

Useful Info for tourists

Before starting your journey, please check visa requirements for your destination at: The Schengen visa

EU Digital COVID Certificates

This country is already connected to the Gateway and is issuing and/or verifying at least one EU Digital COVID Certificate (Vaccination, Recovery, Test)

_________

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citizens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in charge of issuing the certificate.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result. Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination.

Find out more:

Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"

Press Release

Questions & Answers

Factsheet

Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA/7011

________________________________________________________________________________________

17.06.2021

What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Information not yet available.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

International travel is discouraged.

From 9 June, fully vaccinated people from EU or Schengen Associated Countries will not be subject to testing or isolation requirements.

Accepted vaccines:

Pfizer/BioNTech
Moderna
AstraZeneca
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

Travellers are considered to be "fully vaccinated" two weeks after the final dose of the vaccine has been taken.

All travellers (from 9 June: all non-vaccinated travellers) are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Accepted tests: PCR and antigen tests.

Children under 11 years old are exempted.

If a test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called "RT-PCR test exemption". In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and a 7-day compulsory quarantine will have to be completed in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test at the end of the isolation period.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to/from French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is possible only for imperative family or professional reasons.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 11.

Find out more:
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
diplomatie.gouv.fr
Attestations de déplacement dérogatoire
Information for travellers

Contact Point for France:
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about COVID-19 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator).

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travel from "green" countries (Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea)

If you are arriving from one of these countries, you can enter France.

If you are aged 11 or over, a negative COVID-19 test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, is required.

Accepted tests: PCR and antigen test.

Travel from "orange" countries

Vaccinated people arriving from "orange" countries are only subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or antigen test taken 48 hours prior to departure).

Non-vaccinated travellers may enter France only for urgent reasons. In addition to the pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement, they are also subject to 7-day self-isolation and they may also be subject to random antigenic tests upon arrival.

Travel from "red" countries

All travellers arriving from "red" countries may enter France only for urgent reasons and are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement (PCR or antigen test taken 48 hours prior to departure), plus an antigenic test upon their arrival in France.

Additionally, non-vaccinated travellers are subject to 10-day mandatory quarantine, while vaccinated travellers are subject to 7-day self-isolation.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 11.

Find out more:
Entry rules from 9 June (PDF, in French)
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

May I transit this country?

PARTIALLY

Transit by Land:

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Children aged 11 and under are exempted.

Transit by Air:

international transits of less than 24h are allowed, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before entry (except for connecting passengers whose final destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Informations to passengers - Paris Aéroport

General measures

A curfew is in effect in Metropolitan France.
Between 23:00 and 06:00 you may leave your residence only for essential reasons.

Certificates to move during the day are no longer necessary, and inter-regional movements are also allowed.

From 20 June the curfew will be completely lifted.

Find out more:
Gouvernement.fr

Use of facemasks

From 17 June, the use of masks is no longer compulsory outdoors.

Masks are compulsory in enclosed public places. Furthermore, wearing a mask is also compulsory for anyone over 11 years old on public transport, taxi, restaurants, cafés, bars (compulsory for staff and customers when moving around), at school (compulsory for teachers, educational staff and students - not recommended in kindergartens), in casinos, and for vulnerable people.

An exception is envisaged for people with disabilities: in this case, a medical certificate is required.

Find out more:

Facemasks (in French)

Physical Distancing

A physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 1 metre between each table;
on public transport, taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

Gatherings with more than 6 people are prohibited. Exceptions apply in case of professional meetings, transport services, funerals (within the limit of 30 people). Amusement parks and exhibition centres, which are likely to bring together a large number of people from different regions, remain closed. Sports arenas will also remain closed to the public.

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in France

EU Digital COVID Certificates

THIS COUNTRY IS READY TO CONNECT TO THE EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE GATEWAY

_________

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:

been vaccinated against COVID-19 (vaccine type and manufacturer, number of doses, date of vaccination);
received a negative test result, PCR or rapid antigen, with the name of the test, date and time of test, test centre and result (self-tests are not valid);
recovered from COVID-19.

When travelling, holders of the EU Digital COVID Certificate will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination.

How does it work:

Member States issue a certificate automatically or upon request, which is issued either digitally or on paper, and has a QR code with an electronic signature;
Citizens store the certificate in their digital app or wallet and can use it when they travel;
When the verifier asks the citizen for the certificate, the QR code is shown and the digital signature is verified.

Find out more:
Information on the EU Digital COVID Certificate

Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet

04.05.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

NO

France adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for France are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Any international travel is discouraged until further notice unless pressing reasons require it.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Upon their arrival, passengers will also be subject to a PCR test.

If a test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called "RT-PCR test exemption". In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and a 7-day compulsory quarantine will have to be completed in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test at the end of the isolation period.

Children aged 11 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

In the case of COVID-19 symptoms, travellers will have to undergo a quarantine or isolation.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to/from French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is possible only for imperative family or professional reasons.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 11.

Find out more:
diplomatie.gouv.fr
Attestations de déplacement dérogatoire
Information for travellers

Contact Point for France:
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about COVID-19 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator).

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travellers from Third Countries can only enter France if their journey meets one of the exceptions listed on the certificate of international travel and if they have pressing grounds.

The requirement for pressing grounds does not apply if you are travelling from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Upon their arrival, passengers will also be subject to a PCR test.

If a test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called "RT-PCR test exemption". In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and a 7-day compulsory quarantine will have to be completed in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test at the end of the isolation period.

Children aged 11 and under are exempted.

As of 24 April, a reinforced control is in place for people arriving from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and India. In this case, travellers are subject to a pre-departure negative PCR test taken within 36 hours prior to arrival. Alternatively, a pre-departure negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival and a negative antigenic test taken within 24 hours prior to boarding are required.

Upon their arrival, these passengers will also be subject to a PCR test and to a 10-day compulsory quarantine.

Is a quarantine required?

A 7-day self-isolation is required with a PCR test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to/from French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is possible only for an imperative family or professional reason.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, a PCR test is required or, failing that, you have to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 11.

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

May I transit this country?

YES

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for France, the following rules apply:

international transits of less than 24h are allowed, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before boarding for France (except for connecting passengers whose final destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Informations to passengers - Paris Aéroport

General measures

A nightly curfew is in effect in Metropolitan France.
Between 19:00 and 06:00 you may leave your residence only for essential reasons.

As of 3 May, certificates to move during the day are no longer necessary, and inter-regional movements are possible again.

As part of the deconfinement plan, the following schedule has been announced:

From 19 May:

the nightly curfew will start at 21:00;
non-essential businesses will be allowed to reopen;
restaurants and cafés will be able to welcome customers outdoors, with a maximum of 6 people per table;
Museums, theatres, cinemas and sport facilities will reopen with a limit of 800 people indoors and 1.000 people outdoors;
Private gatherings of no more than 10 people will be allowed.

From 9 June:

The nightly curfew will start at 23:00;
Foreign tourists will be able to enter the country if they have a certificate of vaccination or a PCR test

From 30 June:

the nighttime curfew will be completely lifted.

This timetable is provisional and could be delayed in areas where intensive care units are close to saturation or the Covid-19 incidence rate exceeds 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Find out more:
Gouvernement.fr

Use of facemasks

Facemasks are compulsory in enclosed public places. Furthermore, wearing a mask is also compulsory for anyone over 11 years old in all public spaces, public transport, in crowded areas, taxi, restaurants, cafés, bars (compulsory for staff and customers when moving around), at school (compulsory for teachers, educational staff and students - not recommended in kindergartens), in casinos, and in case of vulnerable people.

An exception is envisaged for people with disabilities: in this case, a medical certificate is required.

Find out more:

Facemasks (in French)

Physical Distancing

A physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA/7001

31.03.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

NO

France adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for France are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Any international travel is discouraged until further notice unless pressing reasons require it.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Upon their arrival, passengers will also be subject to a PCR test.

If a test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called "RT-PCR test exemption". In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and a 7-day compulsory quarantine will have to be completed in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test at the end of the isolation period.

Children aged 11 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

In the case of COVID-19 symptoms, travellers will have to undergo a quarantine or isolation.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to/from French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is possible only for imperative family or professional reasons.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 11.

Find out more:
diplomatie.gouv.fr
Attestations de déplacement dérogatoire
Information for travellers

Contact Point for France:
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about COVID-19 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator).

Health cover for temporary stays

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travellers from Third Countries can only enter France if their journey meets one of the exceptions listed on the certificate of international travel and if they have pressing grounds.

The requirement for pressing grounds does not apply if you are travelling from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Upon their arrival, passengers will also be subject to a PCR test.

If a test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called "RT-PCR test exemption". In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and a 7-day compulsory quarantine will have to be completed in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test at the end of the isolation period.

Children aged 11 and under are exempted.

Is a quarantine required?

In the case of COVID-19 symptoms, travellers will have to undergo a quarantine or isolation.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to/from French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is possible only for an imperative family or professional reason.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available at the following websites:

You will have to provide a certificate of international travel for travel to/from these territories.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day isolation.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 11.

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

May I transit this country?

YES

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for France, the following rules apply:

international transits of less than 24h are allowed, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Borders in the European area are open with the obligation to carry out an RT-PCR test less than 72h before boarding for France (except for connecting passengers whose final destination does not require a test).

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals
Informations to passengers - Paris Aéroport

General measures

A nightly curfew is currently in force in Metropolitan France. Between 19:00 and 6:00 you may leave your residence only for compelling reasons.

As of 26 March 2021, stronger containment measures are implemented in 19 departments: Aube, Nièvre, Rhône, Aisne, Alpes-Maritimes, Essonne, Eure, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord, Oise, Paris, Pas-de -Calais, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime, Somme, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Yvelines.

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Curfew: download your certificates (in French)
Curfew: online certificates (in French)

Use of facemasks

Facemasks are compulsory in enclosed public places. Furthermore, wearing a mask is also compulsory for anyone over 11 years old in all public spaces, public transport, in crowded areas, taxi, restaurants, cafés, bars (compulsory for staff and customers when moving around), at school (compulsory for teachers, educational staff and students - not recommended in kindergartens), in casinos, and in case of vulnerable people.

An exception is envisaged for people with disabilities: in this case, a medical certificate is required.

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Facemasks (in French)

Physical Distancing

A physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in schools and during childcare
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 1 metre between each table;
on public transport (as far as the crowds allow it), taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA/7001

25.01.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

Partially

Note: France adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for France are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Travelling from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries to Metropolitan France is allowed without restrictions.

Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to observe quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect, in compliance with article 24 of the decree 2020-1310 of 29 October 2020.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from French Guiana, French Polynesia, Mayotte, New Caledonia, the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a compelling family or professional reason.

Travellers to overseas territories aged over 11 years must get tested at least 72hrs before boarding and provide negative test results.

A certificate of exemption on restrictions of movement is also required to travel to or from these overseas territories.
Travel to French Polynesia is subjected to special rules and check-in prior to travel. All necessary information is available on www.etis.pf.

Upon arrival in Metropolitan France from one of these territories, you will be encouraged to submit to a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day quarantine period.

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coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand can enter without restrictions.

From any other third country you can only enter France if your journey meets one of the criteria for exceptions available at: Can I enter France?

All travellers arriving in France from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old in order to board a plane or boat. These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine and will be tested also at the end of the isolation period.
If you do not have access to a PCR test in the country you are travelling from, you will be tested on your arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Before their arrival in France, third country travellers need to fill in and carry two documents in addition to the required travel documents:

An exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail);
A sworn declaration that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms.

These documents can be downloaded in French and English from the Ministry of the Interior’s website.

All the previous requirements do not apply to children under the age of 11.

As of 22 December 2020, only the following categories of people are allowed to enter the country from the UK:

French people and nationals of the European area;
British or third-country nationals who either normally live in France, the European Union or the European area, or in need to travel for an essential reason.

Regardless of their nationality, these travellers are required to show to the airline or ferry or train company:

the negative result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. In the absence of a PCR test result, antigen tests sensitive to the VUI-2020-12-01 will be authorized;
a sworn declaration certifying the absence of COVID-19 symptoms;
a certificate of travel to France from the United Kingdom.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

To travel to French overseas communities, if you are over 11 years, you will have to produce a negative result of a PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding, in addition to the rules set out above and regardless of your place of departure.

You cannot travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands if you cannot prove imperative family or professional grounds.

You will then have to provide an exempted movement certificate for travel to or from these overseas territories, available on the Ministry of the Interior’s website.

Travel to French Polynesia is subjected to special rules and check-in prior to travel. All necessary information is available here: https://www.etis.pf. Tourism remains authorized if you are not coming from Metropolitan France or Martinique where the confinement does not allow you to leave your home except for imperative reasons.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France from an overseas community, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a seven-day isolation period.

Find out more:
Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

May I transit this country?

Partially

Transit is allowed in the following cases:

1. EU/EEA nationals, as well as their spouses and children, joining their home country via France;

2. third-country nationals holding a valid European residence permit or a long-term residence visa transiting via France to their home in an EU/EEA country;

3. international transits of less than 24h, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Travellers in transit are exempt from voluntary quarantine unless they show symptoms.

If you are arriving from a country on the list below, even if you are in transit, or if you have been there in the last 30 days, you must present a negative test result carried out less than 72 hours before boarding (you will not be allowed to board without this document):

Algeria
Bahrain
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ecuador
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Lebanon
Morocco
Panama
South Africa
Russia
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
United States
Zimbabwe

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General measures

A nightly curfew is currently in force in metropolitan France. Between 18:00 and 6:00 you may leave your residence only for the following reasons and with an exemption certificate:

commuting to and from work, school or training place;
carrying out essential business trips that cannot be postponed;
medical appointments that cannot be carried out remotely or postponed;
essential family reasons, assisting vulnerable persons, persons in a precarious situation or taking care of children;
persons with a disability and their accompanying person;
judicial or administrative summons;
participating in a mission of general interest upon request from an administrative authority;
air or rail transit related to long-distance journeys;
walking a pet outdoors within 1km of one’s place of residence and for a short amount of time.

Find out more:
Gouvernement.fr
Curfew: download your certificates (in French)
Curfew: online certificates (in French)

Health cover for temporary stays

Use of facemasks

Masks are compulsory in enclosed public places. Furthermore, wearing a mask is also compulsory for anyone over 11 years old in all public spaces, public transport, in crowded areas, taxi, restaurants, cafés, bars (compulsory for staff and customers when moving around), at school (compulsory for teachers, educational staff and students - not recommended in kindergartens), in casinos, and in case of vulnerable people.

An exception is envisaged for people with disabilities: in this case, a medical certificate is required.

Find out more:

Masks (in French)

Wearing a mask: the answers to your questions (in French)

Physical Distancing

A physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:

in childcare, schools and high schools;
in shops (limited number of customers that are allowed to be present at the same time);
in restaurants, cafés and bars: maximum of 10 people per table, 1 metre between each table;
on public transport (as far as the crowds allow it), taxis and carpooling (two passengers per seat row).

11.12.2020

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

Travelling from EU Member States, Schengen Associated countries and the UK to Metropolitan France is allowed without restrictions.

Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to observe quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect, in compliance with article 24 of the decree 2020-1310 of 29 october 2020.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from French Guiana, French Polynesia, Mayotte, New Caledonia, the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for compelling family or professional reasons.

Travellers to overseas territories aged over 11 years must get tested at least 72hrs before boarding and provide negative test results.

A certificate of exemption on restrictions of movement is also required to travel to or from these overseas territories.
Travel to French Polynesia is subjected to special rules and check-in prior to travel. All necessary information is available on www.etis.pf.

Upon arrival in Metropolitan France from one of these territories, you will be encouraged to submit to a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day quarantine period.

Transit

May I transit this country?

Transit is allowed in the following cases:

1. EU/EEA nationals, as well as their spouses and children, joining their home country via France;

2. third country nationals holding a valid European residence permit or a long-term residence visa transiting via France to their home in an EU/EEA country;

3. international transits of less than 24h, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Travellers in transit are exempt from voluntary quarantine unless they show symptoms.

If you are arriving from a country on the list below, even if you are in transit, or if you have been there in the last 30 days, you must present a negative test result carried out less than 72 hours before boarding (you will not be allowed to board without this document):

Algeria
Bahrain
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ecuador
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Lebanon
Morocco
Panama
South Africa
Russia
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
United States
Zimbabwe

Find out more:

coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Tavellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand can enter without restrictions.

From any other third country you can only enter France if your journey meets one of the criteria for exceptions available at: Can I enter France?

Additionally, air passengers arriving from the following countries are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result carried out less than 72 hours before boarding:

Algeria
Bahrain
China
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ecuador
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Lebanon
Morocco
Panama
Russia
South Africa
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Zimbabwe

Travellers from countries others than those listed above are strongly recommended to present a negative test result upon arrival in France, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, or to undergo the test upon arrival.

Before their arrival in France, third country travellers need to fill in and carry two documents in addition to the required travel documents:

An exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail);
A sworn declaration that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms.

These documents can be downloaded in French and English from the Ministry of the Interior’s website.

All the previous requirements do not apply to children under the age of 11.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

To travel to French overseas communities, if you are over 11 years, you will have to produce a negative result of a PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding, in addition to the rules set out above and regardless of your place of departure.

You cannot travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, French Polynesia, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands if you cannot prove imperative family or professional grounds.

You will then have to provide an exempted movement certificate for travel to or from these overseas territories, available on the Ministry of the Interior’s website.

Travel to French Polynesia is subjected to special rules and check-in prior to travel. All necessary information is available here: https://www.etis.pf. Tourism remains authorized if you are not coming from Metropolitan France or Martinique where the confinement does not allow you to leave your home except for imperative reasons.

Upon arrival in metropolitan France from an overseas community, you will be required to have a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a seven-day isolation period.

Find out more:

Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

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diplomatie.gouv.fr
Attestations de déplacement dérogatoire
Information for travelers

coronavirus advice for foreign nationals

14.10.2020

Entry Restrictions

Travelling from EU+ countries to Metropolitan France is allowed without restrictions.

EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino.

Travellers coming from other countries are encouraged to have a negative PCR test before they arrive in France. Those without a negative PCR test will be presented with information upon their arrival in France about the conditions for carrying out a 7-day quarantine at a location of their choice or, where appropriate, in special accommodation. They will be informed of the possibilities for carrying out a test at the airport and in France.

Symptomatic travellers during border health checks should be subject to quarantine, regardless of their nationality.

Specific rules apply to the French Overseas Territories: all travellers aged over 11 years will have to produce a negative PCR test result, carried out less than 72 hours before boarding, in addition to the rules set out above.
Travel to or from French Guiana, French Polynesia, Mayotte, New Caledonia, the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for compelling family or professional reasons.
A certificate of exemption on restrictions of movement is required to travel to or from these overseas territories.
Upon arrival in Metropolitan France from one of these territories, you will be encouraged to submit to a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a 7-day quarantine period.

Travelling from France or returning to France

Travel Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be found on the Travel Advice page.

Transit

Transit is allowed in the following cases:

1. EU/EEA nationals, as well as their spouse and children, joining their home country via France;

2. third country nationals holding a valid European residence permit or a long-term residence visa transiting via France to their home in an EU/EEA country;

3. international transits of less than 24h, provided that travellers don't leave the airport.

Travellers in transit are exempt from voluntary quarantine unless they show symptoms.

Third-country nationals coming from outside the EU and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein

Tavellers from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay can enter without restrictions. All the other third-country nationals are subject to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic.

Air passengers arriving from certain countries are required to present results of a negative virology COVID-19 test (a PCR test for example), carried out less than 72 hours before the flight, in the following conditions:

- air passengers travelling from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, or Panama, must present a negative virology COVID-19 test upon boarding the flight.

- Air passengers travelling from South Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, India, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Dominican Republic, Serbia, Palestinian Territories, Turkey, will have to either present a negative PCR test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, or submit to such a test at the airport upon arrival in France.

The following travellers may be asked to quarantine or remain in isolation upon arrival:

- travellers with symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival into France;

- travellers who, upon arrival, cannot show the results of a virology test carried out less than 72 hours before flying, which proves that the traveller does not have COVID-19.

Third-countries travellers are also required to have a certificate corresponding to their situation (derogatory international trip from abroad to metropolitan France or to an overseas community) and to complete a self-declaration that they don’t have symptoms.

Quarantine

Travellers from EU+ countries and from the following third-countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, can enter without restrictions.

EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino.

Air passengers arriving from certain countries are required to present results of a negative virology COVID-19 test (a PCR test for example), carried out less than 72 hours before the flight:
-air passengers travelling from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, or Panama, must present a negative virology COVID-19 test upon boarding the flight.
-Air passengers travelling from Algeria, Brazil, India, Israel, Kuwait, Madagascar, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Serbia, South Africa or Turkey, who do not present such a document upon arrival in France, will be directed towards a medical check point where the test will be carried out.

All the other third-country nationals are subject to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic and a voluntary quarantine is suggested to travellers coming from the United Kingdom.

Travelling to/from French Guiana, French Polynesia, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for proven compelling family or professional grounds. Upon arrival to metropolitan France from one of these territories, travellers will be encouraged to submit to a PCR test or, failing that, to comply with a seven-days isolation period. Furthermore, an exempted movement certificate available on the Ministry of Interior's website has to be provided.

The following travellers may be asked to quarantine or remain in isolation upon arrival:
- travellers with symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival into France;
- travellers who, upon arrival, cannot show the results of a virology test carried out less than 72 hours before flying, which proves that the traveller does not have COVID-19.

For all passengers a declaration of no symptoms of Covid-19 and no contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19 within 14 days prior to the flight is required.

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Mandatory Travel Documentation

A travel certificate is required. This certificate must be presented to companies before embarking, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).
Additionally, travellers must complete and carry a declaration of no symptoms and no contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19 within 14 days prior to the flight.

These documents can be downloaded in French and English from the Ministry of the Interior's website.

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