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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 certificateInformation not yet available. Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirementsInternational 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:
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: Contact Point for France: 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: 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: General measuresA curfew is in effect in Metropolitan France. 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: Use of facemasksFrom 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 DistancingA physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and eventsGatherings 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 levelNational website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISMEU Digital COVID Certificates
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in France _________ The EU Digital COVID Certificate (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:
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:
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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. 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: Contact Point for France: 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. 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: 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: General measuresA nightly curfew is in effect in Metropolitan France. 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:
From 9 June:
From 30 June:
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: Use of facemasksFacemasks 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 DistancingA 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. 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: Contact Point for France: Documents you need to travel in Europe 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. 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: 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: General measuresA 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. Find out more: Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksFacemasks 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 DistancingA physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:
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. 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. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe 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. Before their arrival in France, third country travellers need to fill in and carry two documents in addition to the required travel documents:
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:
Regardless of their nationality, these travellers are required to show to the airline or ferry or train company:
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: 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):
Find out more:coronavirus advice for foreign nationals General measuresA 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:
Find out more: Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksMasks 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 DistancingA physical distancing of at least 1 metre applies in all places and circumstances. In particular:
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 TerritoriesTravel 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. 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. TransitMay 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):
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:
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:
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 TerritoriesTo 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 Find out more:diplomatie.gouv.fr Documents you need to travel in Europe 14.10.2020 Entry RestrictionsTravelling 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. Travelling from France or returning to FranceTravel Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be found on the Travel Advice page. TransitTransit 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 LiechtensteinTavellers 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. QuarantineTravellers 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: 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: 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. Find out more:coronavirus advice for foreign nationals Mandatory Travel DocumentationA 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). These documents can be downloaded in French and English from the Ministry of the Interior's website. Find out more:Documents you need to travel in Europe
01.09.2020 French Overseas Territories 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. Third-country national There are no restrictions for travel to Metropolitan France from the EU/EEA and the following countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. All the other third-country nationals are subject to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 26.08.2020 Travelling to France Travelling to and from EU countries is allowed without restrictions. Travelling to and from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino, is allowed without restrictions. Travelling from France or returning to France Rules and Exceptions 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 two-week 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. Health checks upon entry into the French Overseas Territories are adapted for each territory: Travellers to Guadeloupe, Martinique, La Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine, including an RT-PCR test on the 7th day following a negative RT-PCR test in the 48-72 hours after their arrival. Travellers who did not perform a RT-PCR test upon departure will be subject to strict 14-day quarantine measures.Entry into French Guiana and Mayotte is only allowed for emergency family or work reasons, given that the virus is still actively circulating in these territories. Travellers arriving in these territories will be subject to strict 14-day quarantine measures. Mandatory Travel Documentation Links to relevant national sources diplomatie.gouv.fr Updated info on air travel regulations may be found at the IATA website here are no restrictions for travel to Metropolitan France from the EU/EEA and the following countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. All the other third-country nationals are subject to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic. No quarantine required for travelers from the EU/EEA and the following countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. 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. |
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22.03.2021 To access the English version of the "Certificate of international travel" page, click on the button below : https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Certificate-of-international-travel DÉPLACEMENT VERS/DEPUIS UN PAYS DE L'ESPACE EUROPÉENPour faire face au virus et limiter l’introduction de ses variants, des mesures de contrôle aux frontières sont temporairement nécessaires, à l’entrée comme à la sortie. Ainsi à chaque passage, le voyageur doit se conformer à trois réglementations différentes qui se cumulent :
La nature de ces mesures pour un voyageur donné dépend concrètement de plusieurs critères :
Vous trouverez ci-dessous les règles qui vous concernent classées en fonction de votre lieu de destination ou de provenance. Les pays de l'espace européen sont les États membres de l'Union européenne, Andorre, l'Islande, le Liechtenstein, Monaco, la Norvège, Saint-Marin, la Suisse et le Vatican. Les voyageurs arrivant d’un État de l’espace européen mais ayant séjourné dans les 14 jours précédant leur arrivée dans un État extérieur à l’espace européen, doivent respecter la procédure applicable aux voyageurs arrivant d’un État extérieur à l’espace européen. 1) Vous souhaitez sortir du territoire national françaisLa sortie du territoire métropolitain vers un pays de l'espace européen ne fait pas l'objet de restrictions. 2) Vous souhaitez entrer sur le territoire national français2.1. Régime de circulationL’ensemble des catégories de voyageurs en provenance des pays de l’espace européen sont autorisées à entrer sur le territoire métropolitain. Le régime des motifs impérieux ne s’applique pas à l’intérieur de l’espace européen. 2.2. Mesures de contrôle sanitaireL’entrée sur le territoire métropolitain depuis un pays de l’espace européen est soumise à la présentation du résultat négatif d’un examen biologique de dépistage virologique « RT-PCR COVID » datant de moins de 72 heures avant le départ. Cette obligation concerne tous les modes de déplacements (arrivée par voie routière, ferroviaire, aérienne ou maritime). Sont exemptés de cette obligation les transporteurs routiers , les travailleurs frontaliers et les résidents des bassins de vie frontaliers dans un rayon de 30 km autour de leur domicile. Les justificatifs sont à présenter aux autorités de contrôle à la frontière. Lorsqu’il s’agit de déplacements aériens ou maritimes, ces documents sont, en outre, à présenter à la compagnie de transport lors de l’embarquement. Tout voyageur doit disposer :
- qu'il ne présente pas de symptôme d'infection à la covid-19, - qu'il n'a pas connaissance d'avoir été en contact avec un cas confirmé de covid-19 dans les quatorze jours précédant le voyage, - pour les voyageurs de plus de onze ans uniquement, qu'il accepte qu'un test ou un examen biologique de dépistage virologique de détection du SARS-CoV-2 puisse être réalisé à son arrivée sur le territoire national. DÉPLACEMENT VERS/DEPUIS L'AUSTRALIE, LA CORÉE DU SUD, ISRAËL, LE JAPON, LA NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE, LE ROYAUME-UNI ET SINGAPOURDepuis le 15 mars 2021 à 0h00, tout déplacement vers / depuis l’Australie, la Corée du Sud, Israël, le Japon, la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Royaume-Uni et Singapour, n’est plus soumis à la production d’un motif impérieux. Cependant, les voyageurs arrivant de ces pays mais ayant séjourné dans les 14 jours précédant leur arrivée dans un autre pays extérieur à l’espace européen restent soumis à la production d’un motif impérieux et doivent respecter la procédure applicable à un « autre pays extérieur à l’espace européen ».
1) Vous souhaitez sortir du territoire national françaisToute sortie du territoire métropolitain vers l’Australie, la Corée du Sud, Israël, le Japon, la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Royaume-Uni et Singapour ne fait pas l’objet de restriction.
2) Vous souhaitez entrer sur le territoire national français2.1 Régime de circulationL’ensemble des catégories de voyageurs en provenance de l’Australie, la Corée du Sud, Israël, le Japon, la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Royaume-Uni et Singapour sont autorisées à entrer sur le territoire métropolitain. Le régime des motifs impérieux ne s’applique pas pour ces pays. 2.2. Mesures de contrôle sanitaireTout voyageur, quelle que soit sa nationalité, doit présenter à la compagnie de transport et aux autorités de contrôle à la frontière :
- qu'il ne présente pas de symptôme d'infection à la covid-19, - qu'il n'a pas connaissance d'avoir été en contact avec un cas confirmé de covid-19 dans les quatorze jours précédant le voyage, - pour les voyageurs de plus de onze ans uniquement, qu'il accepte qu'un test ou un examen biologique de dépistage virologique de détection du SARS-CoV-2 puisse être réalisé à son arrivée sur le territoire national, - qu'il s'engage à respecter un isolement volontaire de sept jours après son arrivée en France métropolitaine et à réaliser au terme de cette période, dans le cas d’un voyageur de plus de onze ans, un examen biologique de dépistage virologique (PCR). DÉPLACEMENT VERS/DEPUIS UN AUTRE PAYS EXTÉRIEUR À L'ESPACE EUROPÉENLes pays extérieurs à l’espace européen sont l’ensemble des pays du monde à l’exception des États membres de l'Union européenne, d’Andorre, de l’Islande, du Liechtenstein, de Monaco, de la Norvège, de Saint-Marin, de la Suisse et du Vatican. Les voyageurs arrivant d’un État de l’espace européen mais ayant séjourné dans les 14 jours précédant leur arrivée dans un État extérieur à l’espace européen, doivent respecter la procédure applicable aux voyageurs arrivant d’un État extérieur à l’espace européen. Depuis le 31 janvier 2021 à 0h, tout déplacement vers / depuis un pays extérieur à l’espace européen est soumis à la production d’un motif impérieux. Depuis le 15 mars 2021 à 0h, l'Australie, la Corée du Sud, Israël, le Japon, la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Royaume-Uni et Singapour, ne sont plus soumis à la production d'un motif impérieux. 1) Vous souhaitez sortir du territoire national françaisToute sortie du territoire métropolitain est désormais soumise au régime des motifs impérieux, qu’elle concerne un ressortissant français, un ressortissant d’un pays membre de l’espace européen (Union européenne, Andorre, Islande, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norvège, Saint-Marin, Suisse et Vatican) ou un ressortissant de tout autre État. La liste indicative des motifs impérieux figure sur l’attestation de sortie du territoire métropolitain téléchargeable ci-dessous. La vérification de l’existence du motif impérieux sera effectuée en France avant le départ. En cas de fausse déclaration ou de motif non valable, l’embarquement sera refusé. Il est à noter qu’aucun ressortissant étranger souhaitant regagner son pays de résidence ou d’origine ne sera empêché de quitter le territoire français (sans pour autant disposer de garantie de pouvoir y revenir en l’absence de motif impérieux). |
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31.01.2021 Covid19 : Nouvelles restrictions de circulationsDéplacement vers la France métropolitaine depuis un pays de l’espace européen (États membres de l’Union européenne, d’Andorre, d’Islande, du Liechtenstein, de Monaco, de Norvège, de Saint-Marin, de Suisse ou du Vatican) Régime de circulation L’ensemble des catégories de voyageurs en provenance de ces pays sont autorisées à entrer sur le territoire métropolitain. Mesures de contrôles sanitaires Pour tous les modes de déplacements désormais (arrivée par voie routière, ferroviaire, aérienne ou maritime), il est nécessaire de disposer du résultat négatif d’un examen biologique de dépistage virologique « RT-PCR COVID » datant de moins de 72 heures avant le départ. Sont exemptés de cette obligation : Des attestations et des documents sont à présenter aux autorités de contrôle à la frontière. (voir le lien ci-dessous vers le site du Ministère de l’Intérieur) Tout voyageur de 11 ans et plus doit présenter à la compagnie de transport et aux autorités de contrôle à la frontière : Déclaration pour voyageur de 11 ans et plus : Déclaration pour voyageur de moins de 11 ans : Admission au séjour En cas de questions, sur les modalités d’application des mesures concernant l’entrée et le séjour en France, il est possible de s’adresser au numéro vert : +33 (0)800 130 000. |
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22.01.2021 Avis importantUne stricte limitation des déplacements s’impose pour ralentir la progression de l’épidémie dans le monde, du fait de la circulation très active du virus de COVID-19 et de ses variants (les chiffres de la pandémie peuvent être consultés sur le site du Centre européen de prévention et de contrôle des maladies). Dès lors, tout déplacement international - depuis l’étranger vers la France et de France vers l’étranger - est totalement et strictement déconseillé jusqu’à nouvel ordre. Lorsqu’un déplacement pour motif impérieux est malgré tout nécessaire, il convient de respecter les mesures contraignantes mises en place à l’entrée sur le territoire français dans l’objectif de limiter la propagation du virus (voir ci-dessous). Compte-tenu du caractère imprévisible et de l’évolution rapide de la pandémie de COVID-19, ainsi que des mesures prises par les Etats partout dans le monde, avec un délai très court, pour limiter la circulation des voyageurs, la couleur des cartes des conseils aux voyageurs ne prend actuellement pas en compte, à titre exceptionnel, ce risque épidémique. Des informations régulièrement actualisées sur l’évolution de la pandémie sont toutefois disponibles à la rubrique « dernière minute » des conseils aux voyageurs, sur le site du ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé et sur le site du Centre européen de prévention et contrôle des maladies. Il est également recommandé de consulter la carte établie par le Centre européen de prévention et de contrôle des maladies. 1/ Conditions d’entrée en France Dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre de l’état d’urgence sanitaire en France, les restrictions d’accès à la France métropolitaine et aux collectivités d’Outre-mer, mises en place à compter du 15 juin 2020, restent en vigueur. L’entrée sur le territoire national depuis les pays autres que ceux de l’espace européen (États membres de l’Union européenne ainsi qu’Andorre, Islande, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norvège, Saint-Marin, Saint-Siège et Suisse) ou autres que : Australie, Corée du sud, Japon, Nouvelle-Zélande, Rwanda, Singapour et Thaïlande, n’est autorisée que dans des situations dérogatoires spécifiques, qui incluent notamment les ressortissants étrangers qui résident en France ou les ressortissants français. Il convient de s’informer auprès du ministère de l’intérieur. 2/ Dispositions sanitaires spécifiques en vigueur sur le territoire français. - Voyageurs en provenance d’un pays hors de l’espace européen :Depuis le 18 janvier 2021, en application du décret n°2021-31 du 15 janvier 2021, les voyageurs de onze ans ou plus souhaitant venir en France en provenance d’un pays extérieur à l’espace européen (Union européenne, Andorre, Islande, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norvège, Saint-Marin, Saint-Siège et Suisse) doivent présenter le résultat d’un examen biologique de dépistage virologique (RT-PCR) ne concluant pas à une contamination par le COVID-19, réalisé moins de 72 heures avant le vol. Les voyageurs devant se rendre en France pour motif impérieux, en provenance de pays où le test de dépistage virologique (RT-PCR) ne pourra pas être réalisé avant le départ, pourront solliciter au consulat une dispense de présentation de ce test au départ (le motif impérieux du déplacement doit alors être attesté par la présentation de justificatifs) et se verront imposer un test à l’arrivée en France. Ils devront rester à l’isolement pendant sept jours dans un un hôtel figurant sur une liste arrêtée par les autorités françaises. L’attention est attirée sur le fait que les frais de cette quarantaine seront à la charge des voyageurs. - Voyageurs en provenance d’un pays de l’espace européen :A compter du 24 janvier, tout voyageur de onze ans ou plus souhaitant venir en France en provenance d’un pays de l’espace européen (Union européenne, Andorre, Islande, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norvège, Saint-Marin, Saint-Siège et Suisse) aura l’obligation de présenter le résultat d’un examen biologique de dépistage virologique (RT-PCR) ne concluant pas à une contamination par le COVID-19 réalisé 72 heures avant le départ. Cependant, cette mesure ne s’applique ni aux frontaliers ni aux voyageurs arrivant par voie terrestre (par la route et par le train). Tout passager devra également présenter à l’embarquement une déclaration sur l’honneur attestant qu’il n’a pas de symptôme d’infection à la covid-19, qu’il n’a pas connaissance d’avoir été en contact avec un cas confirmé de Covid-19 dans les quatorze jours précédant le voyage, et qu’il s’engage sur l’honneur à s’isoler pendant sept jours une fois arrivé en France, puis à refaire un deuxième test de dépistage virologique (RT-PCR) à l’issue de cette période de sept jours. Au retour en France, il convient de télécharger l’application TousAntiCovid, de continuer à respecter scrupuleusement les mesures barrières et les mesures de distanciation, de porter le masque et d’être vigilant et responsable en cas de symptômes ou de contamination. En cas de questions, sur les modalités d’application des mesures concernant l’entrée et le séjour en France, il est possible de s’adresser au numéro vert : 0800 130 000. Il est également recommandé de consulter la page d’information du gouvernement.
16.01.2021 RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS IN METROPOLITAN FRANCEA nightly curfew is currently in force in metropolitan France. Between 6PM and 6AM you may only leave your residence for the following reasons and with an exemption certificate:
EMPLOYMENTYou must work from home if it is possible to do so. If you cannot work from home, staggered work patterns must be encouraged, to reduce the numbers of people both in the workplace and in public transport. SCHOOLSAll schools from kindergarten to high schools will remain open during lockdown, face masks are compulsory for all children above the age of 6. SHOPS AND VENUESShops and services, including public libraries, are open but must be closed at 6PM. OVERSEAS TERRITORIESCurfew measures do not apply in overseas territories. In order to travel to an Overseas Territory you must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old. If you travelling from French Guiana, Reunion Island or Mayotte Island to metropolitan France you must present a negative PCR test as well. TRAVELInternal European borders remain open. . All travellers arriving in France from countries outside of European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old in order to board a plane or boat. More information
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29.10.2020 RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS IN METROPOLITAN FRANCEStarting 30 October 2020 new lockdown measures are established for four weeks in metropolitan France and Martinique. You may only leave your residency in the following circumstances and with an exemption certificate:
Further restrictions are in force across France:
EMPLOYMENTWorking from home is mandatory whenever possible. If you cannot work from home, staggered work patterns must be encouraged, to reduce the numbers of people both in the workplace and in public transport. SCHOOLSAll schools from kindergarten to high schools will remain open during lockdown, face masks are compulsory for all children above the age of 6. SHOPS AND VENUESNon-essential shops and venues as well as bars and restaurants will have to close but take away, grocery stores and supermarkets, pharmacies, tabacs, as well as petrol stations and other essential stores will remain open. OVERSEAS TERRITORIESLockdown measures do not apply in overseas territories except for Martinique. TRAVELTravelling between different parts of France are forbidden, the will be tolerance for those returning from holiday this week-end. Source: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19
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01.04.2020 On the French Customs’ website at www.douane.fr, there is a special page which has been set As can be seen on the special COVID-19 page, there are no restrictions on the import of goods, and Customs offices are operating virtually as normal, albeit with reduced staffing owing to the containment measures in place. Therefore, if Customs need to be contacted, this should be done by electronic means (practically all Customs clearance procedures are now being performed electronically, and the time taken for clearance, except in the case of selection for checking, is now down to just a few minutes until goods are released). In addition, having regard to the national emergency in respect of sanitary and medical Regarding exports, please note that, owing to the relative shortage of various types of medical There is an FAQ section to help operators find their way round these provisions. There is also a business continuity plan (BCP) for the French Customs Administration, should |
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09.06.2021 COVID-19 update: New health measures in France Please note that two decrees have been published on June 8 and June 9, 2021 implementing the new health measures in force in France from June 9. See here to read the official website. With regard to border measures, the applicable provisions are as follows (subject to the details provided in the context of the update of the instruction relating to measures relating to external borders):
31.05.2021 COVID-19 update: New rules regarding entry in France from the UK Since 31 May 2021, new restrictions are in force for everyone arriving to France from the UK, introduced by Decree No. 2021-677 of 28 May 2021. Professional drivers entering France from the UK from 31 May 2021 : - No obligation to present a negative test result. - No obligation to observe a period of isolation. - Obligation to fill in a sworn statement of absence of Covid-19 symptoms - paragraph 2 on the Ministry of the Interior’s page for professional drivers (available both in French and English) - The sworn statement on professional driver’s page has not yet been updated to include drivers arriving from the UK. But it is already mandatory. - Obligation to fill in the European Certificate for International Transport Workers (Annex III of the Green Lanes) - paragraph 1 on the Ministry of the Interior’s page for professional drivers (available both in French and English) - Random tests by French authorities are possible on arrival in France. These documents must be handed to the transport company before boarding or to the border control authorities. Travellers entering France from the UK from 31 May 2021 : - Obligation to present a negative PCR or antigen test result. The test must be taken less than 48h before arrival in France. - Obligation to observe a 7-day isolation period upon arrival in France. - Obligation to fill in an international travel certificate ("Travel from/to the UK" tab, paragraph 2.1 on the Ministry of the Interior’s page – available both in French and English). Only essential travels are allowed. - Obligation to fill in a sworn statement of absence of Covid-19 symptoms (tab 'Travel from/to the UK', paragraph 2.2 on the Ministry of the Interior’s page– available both in French and English). These documents must be handed to the transport company before boarding or to the border control authorities. Reminder of curfew hours in France : - Since 19 May 2021 : 9pm-6am (21h00-06h00) - From 9 June 2021 : 11pm-6am (23h00-06h00) - From 30 June 2021 : complete lifting of the curfew. To travel in France during the curfew hours, the following forms must be filled in : - Professional reason : Justificatif de déplacement professionnel - Other essential reasons : Attestation de déplacement dérogatoire (available in English) Source: AFTRI
29.04.2021 COVID-19 update: Partial lifting of traffic bans in France In the context of the current COVID-19 crisis, French authorities are partially lifting some traffic bans for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. This ban lifting is limited to certain categories of goods and certain days: - For transport aimed at supplying shops with food products (humans, animals), hygiene products and drugstores, as well as garden centre products, driving ban is lifted from Saturday 1 May at 22:00 to Sunday 2 May 10:00, and from Friday 7 May at 16:00 to Saturday 8 May at 12:00. Empty returns of these vehicles are also authorised until 24:00 on Sunday 2 May and Saturday 8 May. - Empty returns for all vehicles are also authorised from Friday 30 April at 16:00 to Saturday 1 May at 24:00, from Friday 7 May at 16:00 to Saturday 8 May 24:00, and to Wednesday 12 May at 22:00 to Thursday 13 May at 24:00.
01.04.2021 Lifting of driving bans on Easter monday Please note that a lifting of the traffic bans for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is being signed for Monday, 5 April 2021. However, it will be limited to transport aimed at supplying shops with food products (humans, animals), hygiene products and drugstores, as well as garden centre products. This ban lifting is limited to 6:00 p.m. On the other hand, so that drivers are not blocked, empty returns are allowed until 22:00. In addition, an exemption is also provided for removals, Monday April 5, from midnight to 10 p.m. Empty returns are also permitted. Source: FNTR
02.03.2021 COVID-19 update: New testing centres available in France (Moselle) A free testing centre, coordinated by the Eurodistrict, has been set up at the Brême d’Or border crossing (on the Sarrebruck side, near Spicheren and Stiring-Wendel) Opening hours: 6:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. We remind you that you can find the complete list of available testing centres in Moselle here. It is highly recommended that you call them beforehand. Source: AFTRI
01.03.2021 COVID-19 update: Reinforcement of sanitary measures at the French/German border in Moselle France - Germany In order to take better account of the health situation in Moselle, France will be implementing the following measures for the department Moselle from 1 March 2021: - The exemption from the obligation to present a PCR test of less than 72 hours upon entry into France will be limited to professional activities only. Cross-border commuters travelling for reasons other than work will therefore have to present a negative PCR test at the border; - The use of teleworking for cross-border workers will be reinforced; - The implementation of an interactive testing strategy for staff crossing the border for professional activities in the form of a weekly test. Joint patrols by the French and German police could be stepped up in the territory to ensure the effectiveness of these measures. The government continues to monitor the health situation in the region with the utmost attention and to exchange views with the German authorities. Read the press release here You can find a full list of testing centres in Moselle – PCR and antigenic - (labs, pharmacies or nurses) here. Almost all of them are by appointment. It is better to call them before to know if their facilities are suited for drivers with their vehicle. Source: French Health Ministry and AFTRI
23.02.2021 COVID-19 update: More details on testing requirements on return to France from UK/Ireland France - United Kingdom These people are exempted from testing on return to France (on presentation of a proof of the time spent in the UK/Ireland) : - Professional drivers who have spent less than 48 hours in the UK. - Professional drivers who have spent less than 48 hours in Ireland. Several ferry companies as well as the tunnel shuttle already issue travel documents stamped with the date and time (at check-in for the tunnel, at embarkation or disembarkation). Other types of documents are under consideration. This document must be presented on the return journey as a proof of exemption instead of the negative test result. In addition, for border crossings between the UK and France, tests carried out in Ireland less than 72 hours before departure from the UK are accepted, in the same way as tests carried out in the UK. The declaration on honour relating to the absence of symptoms and the absence of contact with a sick person (available here) is still required in any case. An up-to-date decree can be found here (art.56-2) : https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000042475143 Source : DGITM/AFTRI
01.02.2021 COVID-19 update: French ministry puts out dedicated online page for International Road Transport The French Interior Ministry has put out an online page dedicated to International Road Transport. The English version is also available here. The site enlists the documents that should be provided by : 1. Any road haulier arriving on national territory. 2. Any road carrier arriving from Ireland by sea directly to France. 3. Any road carrier arriving from the United Kingdom by sea directly to France. 4. All road hauliers arriving from abroad by sea directly to France, with the exception of those arriving from Europe and the United Kingdom. You can also download the copy of Sworn Statement from this link. Source: AFTRI
14.01.2021 Covid-19 Update: Brexit - Guidance on French customs procedures United Kingdom - France With the picking up of the traffic between the EU and the UK, the French competent authorities wish to remind all economic operators, including road goods transport companies that all relevant import/export and other formalities such as documentation for sanitary and phytosanitary controls should be ready before arriving at the border in order to guarantee traffic fluidity as much as possible. It has been noted that the passage of some vehicles has been slowed down because too many customs documents were scanned in the system which rendered all provided information unreadable. Guidance on which documents to scan and which not to scan can be found attached. Further guidance on French customs procedures will be posted on douane.gouv.fr in French and English.
Source: French government/AFTRI
12.01.2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: All UK passport holders to have Covid-19 Test report to enter France from Ireland The French Authorities have directed that all UK passport holders entering France from Ireland will need to present printed evidence of a negative result from a privately undertaken (not NHS) pre-departure COVID-19 PCR or other antigen test taken up to 72 hours prior to their arrival. A COVID-19 Declaration Form must also be completed. UK passport holders who permanently reside in the Irish Republic are exempt but must have proof of Irish residence (e.g. scanned utility bill). - The French decree extending the testing regime states that all people coming from the UK should present a declaration saying that they do not have Covid symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the 14 days preceding their journey and be in possession of a negative PCR / Antigen Covid test taken less than 72 hours before embarking on their journey. The test has to be carried out on British territory (includes NI). - HGV/LCV drivers arriving in Cherbourg with UK passports are now being asked to prove that they are resident in Ireland to be allowed into France without a negative COVID test. The French authorities are aware that a driver could hold a UK passport and still work and live in the South. If the driver can prove by showing proof of address in Ireland – a scanned version of a utility bill etc. - they will be allowed in without proof of a negative test. There have been a number of cases of UK passport holders driving Irish trucks and who could prove they lived in Ireland that have been allowed in. - Drivers with UK passports driving NI registered trucks or working for NI haulage companies may have more difficulty in entering France. They risk being sent back if they do not have a valid PCR / antigen test. The list of antigen tests approved by France is available here. Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - Requirements for drivers before leaving the UK - update United Kingdom - France HGV drivers travelling to or via France must continue to have proof of an authorised negative COVID test, conducted within 72 hours of travelling across the border. Government urges drivers to get an authorised test at an independent site, or one of 34 information and advice sites before travelling to ports. Those using Kent ports are now also legally required to have a Kent Access Permit. - HGVs leaving England for France can only cross the Channel with evidence of an authorised negative COVID test, that has been conducted within the 72-hour period before their departure. This measure is mandated by the UK and French governments, and will stay in place until further notice. Hauliers without an authorised negative COVID test taken within the 72-hour period will be turned away - HGV drivers arriving in Kent with proof of a negative Covid test and a Kent Access Permit will now be ‘fast tracked’, with quicker access to the port or Eurotunnel terminal You should get tested before you arrive at a port: - Hauliers also can get an authorised negative COVID test (https://uk.ambafrance.org/List-of-antigen-tests-authorized-for-entry-to-France-from-UK-29434) from a private testing facility (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing -Testing is also now available at the Information & Advice sites across the country. Testing is being offered at 34 sites today (Friday 8 January), but please check gov.uk for the latest opening hours and information: gov.uk/guidance/haulier-advice-site-locations Remember to get your Kent Access Permit: Hauliers using the Short Straits (Port of Dover or Eurotunnel) must also use the Check an HGV is Ready to Cross the Border service to: - apply for a Kent Access Permit - check you have the paperwork you need to cross the border between Great Britain and the EU via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel You can be fined £300 if you do not use the service when travelling through Kent ports, or if you provide a fraudulent declaration. Hauliers who arrive at port without the correct Import and Export documents will be turned away. Covid Protocol Please ensure you are familiar with and following the correct Covid Protocol rules when travelling. Full guidance available here: gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-hgv-operators-and-drivers-crossing-an-international-border Testing Positive If your test result is positive you will need to take a confirmatory PCR COVID test; you will not be able to leave the UK or access any UK port until you have done so or have isolated for 10 days. You should leave the site immediately and obtain a confirmatory PCR COVID test at one of the NHS Testing Facilities (https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test). You will need to self-isolate until you receive a negative test result, or for 10 days. Get support and further information Use our Live Chat Function (https://transport-goods-to-and-from-eu.dft.gov.uk/) or visit one of our Information and Advice sites https://www.gov.uk/guidance/haulier-advice-site-locationsto conduct a free advisory border readiness check today. Source: UK Department for Transport
11.01.2021 Brexit : France - Guidance on customs documents to scan in order to enter France from the UK United Kingdom - France The French Customs authorities have issued further guidance on which customs documents to scan in order to be able to enter into France when coming from the UK (see attachment for further details).
Source: French Customs and the UK Department for Transport
07.01.2021 Mont Blanc Tunnel conducts maintenance work (France- Italy) France - Italy In order to allow maintenance work to be carried out, traffic will be completely interrupted: - Night between Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 January, from 10 pm to 6 am. It is recommended that users inform themselves about the conditions of viability of the tunnel: - FM radio (107.7 Autoroute Info, or 103.3 ISO RADIO) - Website (www.tunnelmb.com) - Tel. +33(0)4 50 55 55 00 or +39 0165890411 - TMB Mobility app. Source: GEIE-TMB
31.12.2020 Brexit: “fast track” available from tomorrow to international lorry drivers provided the driver can show evidence of a negative COVID test United Kingdom - France (31 December 2020) The Department for Transport has advised that from tomorrow, 1 January 2021, a “fast track” is going to be available for international lorry drivers moving to the Channel Tunnel and Dover who arrive in Kent with proof of a valid negative COVID test. The driver must have evidence of a negative test within the previous 72 hours to access the fast track. The plan is to also use some of the Brexit advice centres for testing HGV drivers too, but this is not in place yet. If HGV drivers arrive in Kent without a test it will still be possible to obtains tests in Manston for those entering France through Dover or on the M20 for those using the Channel Tunnel. The Government list of private testing centres is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing/list-of-private-providers-of-coronavirus-testing
29.12.2020 France – Confirmation of the entry into force of the blind spot sticker obligation in France as of 1 January 2021 Following our Flash Info news of 2 December 2020 and questions raised by IRU members, we confirm that the new obligation, applicable in urban areas in France, is entering into force as foreseen on 1 January 2021. Please be advised that a tolerance period of 12 months will also apply, for all those HGV vehicles, equipped with such stickers which are not fully compliant with the new French requirements, and which have been fixed in a visible way on the sides and the back of the vehicle. Sources: AFTRI and FNTR
28.12.2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - Update on the situation regarding goods transport traffic flows between France and the UK France - United Kingdom Commercial goods transport continues to operate between France and the UK. On the way to the UK, it is expected that spot COVID test might be organised on the French side, to be applicable at least until 30 December 2020. Up-to-date information on the traffic situation on the French side can be found in English and French at the following websites: - The Calais Port - on their dedicated Twitter account; - the Eurotunnel Calais terminal - available here; - General traffic information in the Calais region is available here. Sources: AFTRI and FNTR
24.12.2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - France - Temporary lifting of traffic bans due to the COVID-19 situation and special lifting of traffic bans and derogation on driving and rest time rules for vehicles returning from the UK France - United Kingdom Lifting of Traffic Bans : 84 Decree of 22 December 2020 lifting the ban on the movement of certain types of goods transport vehicles on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2020 for the supply of shops with essential products in the context of the epidemic crisis of the coronavirus " covid-19 ". https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000042731489 Lifting of Traffic Bans : 85 Decree of 23 December 2020 lifting the ban on the movement of certain types of goods transport vehicles from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 December 2020 to allow the return of road drivers from the United Kingdom. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000042731493
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000042731497
02.12.2020 Installation of the blind spot warning system for heavy vehicles By 1 January 2021, all heavy vehicles (goods vehicles and passenger vehicles) will be required to affix a signalling device to their vehicle in such a way that it is visible from the sides and rear of the vehicle. A decree specifying the conditions for affixing and the model of the blind spot signs on these vehicles will be published shortly. This obligation applies to heavy vehicles with a total authorised laden weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes, including vehicles registered in a State other than France. The decree excludes from its scope of application agricultural and forestry vehicles on the one hand, and winter service vehicles and intervention vehicles of the services managing motorways or dual carriageways on the other.
Source: FNTR
30.11.2020 Mont Blanc tunnel conducts maintenance work (30 November 2020; 09:44) France - Italy (30 November 2020) We inform you that, in order to allow the safety exercise and maintenance work to be carried out, traffic will be completely interrupted:
It is recommended that users inform themselves about the conditions of viability of the tunnel:
Source: GEIE-TMB
27.11.2020 Lifting of traffic bans on weekends until 27 December 2020 Traffic bans are lifted on weekends from 28 November to 27 December for courier services (small parcels, packages).
25.11.2020 Mont Blanc tunnel conducts maintenance work (25 November 2020; 14:21) France - Italy (25 November 2020) We inform you that, in order to allow the safety exercise and maintenance work to be carried out, traffic will be completely interrupted:
Users are advised to inform themselves about the conditions of viability of the tunnel:
Source: GEIE-TMB
18.11.2020 Please be informed that traffic will be completely interrupted in the Mont Blanc Tunnel from Saturday 21 November, 17.00 hrs, until Monday 23 November, 6.00 hrs (37 hours), to allow maintenance work to be carried out. Users are advised to inform themselves about the conditions of viability of the tunnel :
Source: GEIE-TBM
16.11.2020 France - Morocco : Marseille-Tanger a cargo sea links Today, the 16 November, the « La Méridionale » company will open a direct RORO maritime link between France and Morocco, the result of close collaboration with AFTRI. This Marseille - Tanger - Marseille line will provide with 2 vessels, 3 weekly port of call with a transit time of 39 hours. This direct maritime link to Morocco and the Tanger Med site will meet the needs of road transport companies and make up for the lack of RoRo freight service, so much criticized by operators. By offering an alternative to road transport, the Méridionale thus provides a new opportunity for road transport companies to demonstrate their ability to adapt and their responsibility in terms of road safety and environmental protection. Today, this new link also makes it possible to alleviate the constraints of the Covid 19 global health crisis, which complicates the organisation of exchanges due to the implementation of different national health protocols.
More detailed information on this line Marseille -Tanger : see enclosed document Source: AFTRI
16.11.2020 Update on restauration and services on roads and motorways. Road restaurants - French Government has allowed a certain number of transport cafés/truck stops to reopen during France second lockdown. Those restaurants are only open at night from 6pm to 10am (everyday). Only professional drivers (professional licence is required) can access them and eat hot meals sitting at the table. AFTRI made a map to locate them (link bellow). This map is continuously updated according to the local government’s published decrees. Motorways services – Attached to this email: an updated information to include some of the service areas included in the decrees allowing drivers to eat at the table instead of to take away (3rd column). All service and resting areas remain open 7d/24h for essential services (take away food, gas, showers and sanitary). The map includes both service areas (motorways) and “road restaurants” (other roads) mentioned in the decrees.
09.11.2020 The decree of November 6, 2020 lifts the bans on the movement of certain types of goods transport vehicles, from Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 4 p.m. to Wednesday November 11, 2020 at midnight, in the context of the epidemic crisis of the COVID-19. Link: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000042504967 Source: FNTRR
02.11.2020 Information on motorway service and rest areas during lockdown (2 November 2020; 10:59)
Source: PRR / AFTRI
12.08.2020 Mont Blanc tunnel conducts maintenance work The Mont Blanc tunnel will be closed for maintenance works on: • Monday 7 September 2020, from 22:00 to 6:00 • Monday 14 September 2020, from 22:00 to 6:00 • Monday 28 September 2020, from 19.00 to 6:00
Additional information can be found in the documents attached (in French, English and Italian). Source: TMB, tunnelmb.net
11.06.2020 On 10 June, FNTR received the following clarifications from national authorities: drivers do not have to present a declaration that certifies the absence of Covid-19 symptoms, nor the lack of contact with a positive case. The Decree of 31 May sets out a declaration of lack of symptoms which is only mandatory for air passengers, and optional for sea and inland waterway passengers. Moreover, road transport workers are not obligated to obtain a declaration from the client that certifies that their work cannot be postponed. Source: FNTR
19.05.2020 On 18 May, the French government lifted the current driving bans to allow specified freight traffic during the Ascension and Pentecost holidays. From 16:00 on 20 May to 24:00 on 21 May, and from 22:00 on 31 May to 24:00 on 1 June, driving bans are lifted for the following categories: · Vehicles transporting food (for animal or human consumption), health products (for animal or human health) including all products and materials necessary for their production and provision · Vehicles transporting materials, products, equipment, devices, fuels or fluids used for public construction works (the building or renovation activities for the service sector, industrial or commercial buildings as well as collective housing) · Vehicles transporting manufactured products, including all products and materials necessary for their production and provision · Vehicles transporting parcels in relation to mail operations · Removal vehicles (for removals or relocations) The empty return of these vehicles is also permitted during the period that the ban is lifted. Source: AFTRI
14.05.2020 On 14 May, the French Ministry of the Interior issued an authorisation form with which transport companies can perform domestic operations beyond 100km from their place of establishment and outside their department of residence. Click here to see the form. Source: AFTRI
04.05.2020 The French Government has published a document lifting some of the driving bans for goods vehicles heavier than 7.5 tonnes, on the following days: - on 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 May, for vehicles delivering parcels by post - text here; - from 20 to 21 May (public holiday ‘Ascension’) and 30 May 22:00 to 1 June midnight (public holiday ‘Pentecost’), for vehicles carrying out removals - text here; - from 7 to 8 May and 20 to 21 May, for vehicles transporting food (human or animal), hygiene or medical products (or any product needed for their development) and construction materials (the equipment required for any general public works or the construction of public buildings) - text here. Source: AFTRI
24.04.2020 France has decided not to extend the lifting of driving bans in place for weekends and public holidays, and the temporary relaxation of driving and rest times rules based on the EU Regulation 561⁄2006.This means that the bans in place prior to the lifting/relaxation of rules will apply once again. This decision may be further reviewed in light of the current circumstances. Source: AFTRI
23.04.2020 On 23 April, APRR provided updates and details on the activities of some rest areas in France that are open to truck drivers. Details can be found here and here. Source: AFTRI
15.04.2020 On 15 April, FNTR and other French transport associations published guidelines on best practices that workers of goods transport and logistics companies must follow to ensure the continuation of activities whilst preventing the spread of Covid-19 virus. Guidelines can be downloaded and consulted here. Source: FNTR
11.04.2020 On 10 April, IRU received confirmation from the European Commission that the French authorities are allowing non-French professional drivers to use the form provided by Annex 3 of the EC communication on Green Lanes – Template of Certificate for International Transport Workers – to enter France. Source: European Commission
09.04.2020 The applicable driving restrictions on weekends and Public Holidays are lifted until 20 April (further information of the normal applicable bans are available here).
08.04.2020 On 7 April, the French Ministry of Interior published one additional certificate with three variations (to be used according to which type of travel is done) that must be used by people to justify their international movements. The three variations of the certificate cover the following cases and can be downloaded here: - Travel from mainland France to French overseas territories - Travel from abroad to mainland France - Travel from abroad to French overseas territory Following extensive discussions with national associations and competent authorities, IRU recommends companies to provide drivers with one of the certificates above, plus the written document justifying any movement (“attestation de déplacement”) and the certificate for professionals (“Justificatif de déplacement professionnel”). Forms can be downloaded in both French and English by clicking on the hyperlink above. Duly filled forms must be given to the driver before the start of the operations; the driver must present them at the border. Controls on certificates started on 00:00 of 8 April. Source: FNTR, AFTRI
06.04.2020 The GEIE of the Mont Blanc Tunnel informs you that, in order to allow maintenance works to be carried out, the traffic in the tunnel will be completely interrupted during the following nights: - on Monday 20thApril 2020, from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. - on Tuesday 21stApril 2020, from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. - on Wednesday 22ndApril 2020, from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. - on Thursday 23rdApril 2020, from 11.30 p.m. to 4.00 a.m., For more information, please see attached in English, French and Italian. Source: TMB
The French Government has issued a map to inform truck drivers on the service stations which are open and which offer essential services (such as sanitary facilities and take away restaurants). This map also gives information on which vehicle technical centres are open. Source: AFTRI According to a decree published on 20 March and an official e-mail answer seen by the IRU and following the confirmation by IRU’s Member Associations in France, FNTR and AFTRI, we inform that a crew of two drivers in the cabin is allowed in France (but not a crew of three), as long as the minimum distance of 1 meter is respected. Moreover, the following temporary relieves apply:
Source: AFTRI and FNTR |