France Travel regulations, Coronavirus regulations, travel bans

France Latest News: French, German governments will require COVID-19 test for some border crossings (Reuters, 01.03.2021). France, Germany: Governments of both countries to impose tighter border controls from 1 March because of COVID-19 concerns (The Local, 25.02.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. 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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

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

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers are required to show sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 11.

In addition, travellers are required to present an exempted international movement certificate to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

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

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available on the following websites of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory:

Saint Barts and Saint Martin (French side)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The French Southern and Antarctic territories

Wallis and Futuna

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

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Since 16 January, a national curfew is in place from 6pm to 6am. You should check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information. These measures may change at short notice either at national or at local level. Some areas have introduced additional restrictions in response to a rise in cases. You should check local guidance for further information. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. Attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information.
Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen.
Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

02.03.2021

France Latest News: France, Germany: Governments of both countries to impose tighter border controls from 1 March because of COVID-19 concerns (The Local, 25.02.2021). Government orders weekend lockdown in Dunkirk because of rise in COVID-19 cases (Reuters, 24.02.2021). Partial lockdown will be imposed in Alpes-Maritimes region during next two weekends because of COVID-19 (Reuters, 22.02.2021). Authorities increase self-isolation period from seven to 10 days for those who test positive for COVID-19 (The Local, 19.02.2021). Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. 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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

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

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers are required to show sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 11.

In addition, travellers are required to present an exempted international movement certificate to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

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

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available on the following websites of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory:

Saint Barts and Saint Martin (French side)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The French Southern and Antarctic territories

Wallis and Futuna

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

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Since 16 January, a national curfew is in place from 6pm to 6am. You should check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information. These measures may change at short notice either at national or at local level. Some areas have introduced additional restrictions in response to a rise in cases. You should check local guidance for further information. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. Attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information.
Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen.
Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

26.02.2021

France Latest News: Partial lockdown will be imposed in Alpes-Maritimes region during next two weekends because of COVID-19 (Reuters). Authorities increase self-isolation period from seven to 10 days for those who test positive for COVID-19 (The Local, 19.02.2021). Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. 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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

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

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers are required to show sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 11.

In addition, travellers are required to present an exempted international movement certificate to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

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

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available on the following websites of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory:

Saint Barts and Saint Martin (French side)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The French Southern and Antarctic territories

Wallis and Futuna

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

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Since 16 January, a national curfew is in place from 6pm to 6am. You should check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information. These measures may change at short notice either at national or at local level. Some areas have introduced additional restrictions in response to a rise in cases. You should check local guidance for further information. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. Attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information.
Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen.
Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

24.02.2021

France Latest News: Partial lockdown will be imposed in Alpes-Maritimes region during next two weekends because of COVID-19 (Reuters). Authorities increase self-isolation period from seven to 10 days for those who test positive for COVID-19 (The Local, 19.02.2021). Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. 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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

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

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers are required to show sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 11.

In addition, travellers are required to present an exempted international movement certificate to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

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

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available on the following websites of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory:

Saint Barts and Saint Martin (French side)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The French Southern and Antarctic territories

Wallis and Futuna

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

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. From 16 January, a national curfew will be in place from 6pm to 6am. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information.
Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen.
Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

22.02.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. 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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

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

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers are required to show sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 11.

In addition, travellers are required to present an exempted international movement certificate to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

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

The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available on the following websites of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory:

Saint Barts and Saint Martin (French side)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The French Southern and Antarctic territories

Wallis and Futuna

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

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

19.02.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand are required to travel only in case of pressing grounds.

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where a PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers coming from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

Travellers from any other Third Country, in addition to the above-mentioned declaration, are required to present an exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. This certificate has to be shown to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

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

Travellers from the UK must also present a certificate of travel to France from the United Kingdom. Furthermore, The British authorities maintain a list of centres capable of carrying out COVID-19 tests.

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.

You cannot travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, 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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

16.02.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand are required to travel only in case of pressing grounds.

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where a PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers coming from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

Travellers from any other Third Country, in addition to the above-mentioned declaration, are required to present an exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. This certificate has to be shown to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

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

Travellers from the UK must also present a certificate of travel to France from the United Kingdom. Furthermore, The British authorities maintain a list of centres capable of carrying out COVID-19 tests.

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.

You cannot travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, 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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

09.02.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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?

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before departure, is required. Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities, with an additional test taken at the end of the isolation period.

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.

Mandatory travel documentation

Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

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).

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand are required to travel only in case of pressing grounds.

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where a PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Travellers coming from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit to a PCR test upon arrival in France. Furthermore, they are required to agree to self-isolate for 7 days upon arrival and to submit to a PCR test at the end of the isolation period. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

Travellers from any other Third Country, in addition to the above-mentioned declaration, are required to present an exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. This certificate has to be shown to travel companies as well as to border control authorities.

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

Travellers from the UK must also present a certificate of travel to France from the United Kingdom. Furthermore, The British authorities maintain a list of centres capable of carrying out COVID-19 tests.

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.

You cannot travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, 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

*Specific rules for the French Overseas Territories:

Travel to or from Reunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia or the Wallis and Futuna islands is allowed only for a 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 need to show the negative result of a RT-PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before boarding.
Mandatory travel documentation: Travellers need to present a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the 14 days before their travel. They also agree to submit, to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France. This requirement does not apply to people under the age of 14.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

05.02.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*From within the EU:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

YES, for entries by air traffic.

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before the flight, is required.

This obligation does not apply to border area residents or travellers arriving by land (road and train).

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand can enter France for any reasons.

Travellers from other Third Countries can only enter France if their journey meets one of exceptions listed on the exempted international travel certificate.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving in France from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Third country travellers need to present two additional documents:

An exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. You must present this certificate to travel companies 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.

Travellers from the UK must also present 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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

02.02.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

**France announced they would be restricting travel to and from France from non-EU countries from 31 January 2021. Travel will only be permitted for essential reasons.

*Travel within the EU: From midnight on 24 January, all arrivals from the European area (defined by the French Ministry of the Interior as EU Member States, Andorra, Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland) will need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure. Travellers should then self-isolate for seven days on arrival, before taking another PCR test. Cross-border workers and arrivals by land (road and rail) from within the European area are exempt from this requirement. You should consult the French government’s advice for foreign nationals in France page for further information.
*Travel between the EU and non-European countries: From 31 January, any international travel – to or from France – from a country outside of the European Union will be prohibited, with the exception of certain essential reasons.
The French government has put in place COVID-19 travel restrictions on international arrivals. UK travellers/non-EU and EEA nationals resident in the UK will not be permitted entry to France for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals from the UK. Essential travel is still permitted and a list of exemptions for entering France can be found on the French government’s advice for foreign nationals in France page. These restrictions do not apply to persons (including UK nationals) who are legally resident in France. You will be allowed to re-enter the country, but may need to show proof of residence.
If you are travelling from a country which is not exempt from French COVID-19 travel restrictions you may only enter France if your journey is essential and meets the criteria for exceptions. You will also need to complete both an exempted international movement certificate and a sworn declaration that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms, which can be found on the French government’s website. You will also be required to present a negative test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, upon your arrival in France. If you do not have this result, you could be asked to take this test at your airport of arrival in France. Arrivals will also be required to self-isolate for 7 days on arrival, before taking another PCR test. Further information is available from the French Government’s advice for foreign nationals in France.

*From within the EU:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

YES, for entries by air traffic.

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before the flight, is required.

This obligation does not apply to border area residents or travellers arriving by land (road and train).

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand can enter France for any reasons.

Travellers from other Third Countries can only enter France if their journey meets one of exceptions listed on the exempted international travel certificate.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving in France from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Third country travellers need to present two additional documents:

An exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. You must present this certificate to travel companies 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.

Travellers from the UK must also present 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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

31.01.2021

France Latest News: Borders will close to travelers outside European Union starting 31 January (AP, 29.01.2021). French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*Travel within the EU: From midnight on 24 January, all arrivals from the European area (defined by the French Ministry of the Interior as EU Member States, Andorra, Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland) will need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure. Travellers should then self-isolate for seven days on arrival, before taking another PCR test. Cross-border workers and arrivals by land (road and rail) from within the European area are exempt from this requirement. You should consult the French government’s advice for foreign nationals in France page for further information.
*Travel between the EU and non-European countries: From 31 January, any international travel – to or from France – from a country outside of the European Union will be prohibited, with the exception of certain essential reasons.
The French government has put in place COVID-19 travel restrictions on international arrivals. UK travellers/non-EU and EEA nationals resident in the UK will not be permitted entry to France for non-essential purposes due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals from the UK. Essential travel is still permitted and a list of exemptions for entering France can be found on the French government’s advice for foreign nationals in France page. These restrictions do not apply to persons (including UK nationals) who are legally resident in France. You will be allowed to re-enter the country, but may need to show proof of residence.
If you are travelling from a country which is not exempt from French COVID-19 travel restrictions you may only enter France if your journey is essential and meets the criteria for exceptions. You will also need to complete both an exempted international movement certificate and a sworn declaration that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms, which can be found on the French government’s website. You will also be required to present a negative test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, upon your arrival in France. If you do not have this result, you could be asked to take this test at your airport of arrival in France. Arrivals will also be required to self-isolate for 7 days on arrival, before taking another PCR test. Further information is available from the French Government’s advice for foreign nationals in France.

*From within the EU:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

YES, for entries by air traffic.

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before the flight, is required.

This obligation does not apply to border area residents or travellers arriving by land (road and train).

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand can enter France for any reasons.

Travellers from other Third Countries can only enter France if their journey meets one of exceptions listed on the exempted international travel certificate.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving in France from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Third country travellers need to present two additional documents:

An exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. You must present this certificate to travel companies 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.

Travellers from the UK must also present 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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

30.01.2021

France Latest News: French authorities suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights from 28-31 January because of COVID-19 test concerns (MNA, 28.01.2021). Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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

Is a coronavirus test required?

YES, for entries by air traffic.

A negative RT-PCR test, performed less than 72 hours before the flight, is required.

This obligation does not apply to border area residents or travellers arriving by land (road and train).

Is a quarantine required?

Only in case of COVID-19 symptoms. Regardless of their country of origin, all persons showing Covid-19 symptoms when entering the national territory will have to undergo a quarantine or, if needed, be placed and kept in isolation by the relevant prefect.

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Travellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand can enter France for any reasons.

Travellers from other Third Countries can only enter France if their journey meets one of exceptions listed on the exempted international travel certificate.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers arriving in France from countries outside of the European Union must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old.

Where an RT-PCR test cannot be carried out in the country of departure, you can ask the French Embassy or Consulate for a specific document called “PCR test exemption”. In this case, you will be tested upon arrival and undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine in an accommodation establishment validated by the public authorities.

Is a quarantine required?

These travellers are also required to undergo a compulsory 7-day quarantine. Additionally, they will be tested a second time at the end of the isolation period.

Mandatory Travel Documents

Third country travellers need to present two additional documents:

An exempted international movement certificate for travel to metropolitan France. You must present this certificate to travel companies 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.

Travellers from the UK must also present 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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

29.01.2021

France Latest News: Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe.

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

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Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

26.01.2021

France France has decided to require all air and boat arrivals, including those from EU/EEA/Schengen, to have a negative Covid-19 PCR-RT test administered not more than 72 hours before departure.

EU/EEA citizens, however, are exempt from the quarantine requirements. Note that this requirement PCR-RT test requirement does not apply for arrivals by road or train

24.01.2021

France Latest News: Negative COVID-19 test required for all international arrivals, including from EU, beginning 24 January; cross-border workers, truckers exempt (The Local, 22.01.2021). French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

22.01.2021

France Latest News: French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

21.01.2021

France Latest News: French government tightens travel restrictions for overseas territories (RFI.fr, 19.01.2021). Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

18.01.2021

France Latest News: Non-EU citizens can enter France with negative COVID-19 test, self-isolation period; French government planning additional border restrictions for Denmark and Ireland (Local, 15.01.2021). French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

15.01.2021

France Latest News: French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

13.01.2021

France Latest News: French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the departments of le Var and la Drôme. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’.
Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

11.01.2021

France Latest News: French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 10 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): l’Allier, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Les Bouches-du-Rhône, Le Cher, la Côte-d’Or, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, le Bas-Rhin, le Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, le Vaucluse, Vosges and Territoire de Belfort. From 12 January, the 6pm curfew will also be brought into force for the department of le Var.
Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice.
Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

09.01.2021

France Latest News: French government will maintain COVID-19-related restrictions until at least 20 January, including night curfew; border with U.K. to remain closed until further notice (RFI, 08.01.2021).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 2 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort, and Moselle. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice.
Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

08.01.2021

France Latest News: Travel ban between France and U.K eased (The Guardian, 23.12.2020). EU citizens can enter France from U.K. if they have negative COVID -19 test (Reuters, 22.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 2 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort, and Moselle. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice.
Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

05.01.2021

France Latest News: Travel ban between France and U.K eased (The Guardian, 23.12.2020). EU citizens can enter France from U.K. if they have negative COVID -19 test (Reuters, 22.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 2 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort, and Moselle. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice.
Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

04.01.2021

France Latest News: Travel ban between France and U.K eased (The Guardian, 23.12.2020). EU citizens can enter France from U.K. if they have negative COVID -19 test (Reuters, 22.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

The French government have announced they will be restricting air, car, ferry and train travel from the UK to France from 24:00 (CET) 20 December for 48 hours.
*From within the EU:

Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown ended on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am across much of the country. The French government has announced that, from 2 January, the following departments will be subject to a 6pm curfew (it will remain at 8pm elsewhere): Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Doubs, Jura, Marne, Haute-Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Vosges, Territoire de Belfort, and Moselle. Please check the French government’s COVID 19 pages (in French) for more information as well as with the relevant local authority for localised measures. These measures may change at short notice.
Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

02.01.2021

France Latest News: Travel ban between France and U.K eased (The Guardian, 23.12.2020). EU citizens can enter France from U.K. if they have negative COVID -19 test (Reuters, 22.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

The French government have announced they will be restricting air, car, ferry and train travel from the UK to France from 24:00 (CET) 20 December for 48 hours.
*From within the EU:

Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus

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. These arrangements will apply at least until 6 January, subject to any possible bilateral or European re-examination that might occur in the meantime.

____________________

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.

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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?

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown will end on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am, except on Thursday 24 December. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

28.12.2020

France Latest News: Travel ban between France and U.K eased (The Guardian, 23.12.2020). EU citizens can enter France from U.K. if they have negative COVID -19 test (Reuters, 22.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

The French government have announced they will be restricting air, car, ferry and train travel from the UK to France from 24:00 (CET) 20 December for 48 hours.
*From within the EU:

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.

Find out more:

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown will end on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am, except on Thursday 24 December. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

24.12.2020

France Latest News: French government will bar entry for 48 hours from night of 20 December to all people coming from U.K. by road, air, sea or rail (Reuters, 20.12.2020). Travel will be allowed again as lockdown lifted on 15 December; other restrictions remain in place (The Local France, 16.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

The French government have announced they will be restricting air, car, ferry and train travel from the UK to France from 24:00 (CET) 20 December for 48 hours.
*From within the EU:

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.

Find out more:

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown will end on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am, except on Thursday 24 December. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

22.12.2020

France Latest News: French government will bar entry for 48 hours from night of 20 December to all people coming from U.K. by road, air, sea or rail (Reuters, 20.12.2020). Travel will be allowed again as lockdown lifted on 15 December; other restrictions remain in place (The Local France, 16.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

Find out more:

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown will end on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am, except on Thursday 24 December. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

18.12.2020

France Latest News: COVID-19 lockdown to be lifted 15 December; extra restrictions to be implemented over Christmas (The Local – France, 10.12.2020). Transport unions to strike 17 December; disruption expected (The Local France, 01.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

Find out more:

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: France has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. National lockdown will end on 15 December. You no longer need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you go out during the day. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 6am, except on Thursday 24 December. Exemptions from the curfew are very limited and only apply for those with medical needs, caring responsibilities or working in roles which cannot be done from home. New attestations (or self-certificates) to leave the house during curfew are available on the French Interior Ministry website and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid’. Travel between regions is now allowed. Public services, schools and shops are open but restaurants and cafes are closed, along with cinemas, theatres and museums.
Full information about restrictions in France can be found here.
*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

15.12.2020

France Latest News: COVID-19 lockdown to be lifted 15 December; extra restrictions to be implemented over Christmas (The Local – France, 10.12.2020). Transport unions to strike 17 December; disruption expected (The Local France, 01.12.2020).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

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.

Find out more:

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

Documents you need to travel in Europe.

*Transit:

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

*From Third Countries:

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

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: The health situation in France remains severe. France has put measures in place to limit the spread of Covid-19. The French government announced a national lockdown from 30 October, with the relaxation of some measures coming into force on 28 November. A full list of circumstances under which you can leave your home is detailed on the French government’s website and includes shopping for food, attending medical appointments, looking after someone, and accompanying children to school. You can leave your home for exercise (including going for a walk) – but you must remain within one kilometre (extended to 20km from 28 November) of your home and be outside for no longer than one hour (extended to three hours from 28 November). You will need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you do go out. The attestation is available on the Ministry of Interior website, and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid.’ Travel between regions is not permitted, unless for a reason specified by the government. Public services and schools will remain open but restaurants, and cafes are closed. From 28 November, non-essential shops will be authorised to reopen until 9pm under strict sanitary protocols. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here

*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

11.12.2020

France Latest News: Transport unions to strike 17 December; disruption expected (The Local France, 01.12.2020). Further COVID-19 restrictions expected as lockdown reaches two-week mark (The Local, 12.11.2020). Three-quarters of high-speed train services will be cut because of new lockdown measures (Media reports, 06.11.2020).

International Restrictions:

*From within the EU:

Entry restrictions

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

Travellers coming from other countries are encouraged to have a PCR test taken during the 72 hours prior to their arrival. 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 a 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.
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.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

Two documents are required:

an international movement certificate for any travel to Metropolitan France, that must be presented to travel companies as well as to border control authorities;
a sworn declaration that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms.

This documents can be downloaded in French and English on the Ministry of the Interior’s website

Find out more:

diplomatie.gouv.fr

Information for travelers

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*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.

Find out more:

coronavirus advice for foreign nationals.

*From Third Countries:

Tavellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand 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:
– air passengers travelling from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, or Panama and as of 11.11.2020 air passengers from Algeria, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, South Africa, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Zimbabwe, must present a negative virology COVID-19 test upon boarding the flight.
– Travellers from countries others than those mentioned 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.

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 7-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.

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

Find out more:

Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: The health situation in France remains severe. France has put measures in place to limit the spread of Covid-19. The French government announced a national lockdown from 30 October, with the relaxation of some measures coming into force on 28 November. A full list of circumstances under which you can leave your home is detailed on the French government’s website and includes shopping for food, attending medical appointments, looking after someone, and accompanying children to school. You can leave your home for exercise (including going for a walk) – but you must remain within one kilometre (extended to 20km from 28 November) of your home and be outside for no longer than one hour (extended to three hours from 28 November). You will need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you do go out. The attestation is available on the Ministry of Interior website, and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid.’ Travel between regions is not permitted, unless for a reason specified by the government. Public services and schools will remain open but restaurants, and cafes are closed. From 28 November, non-essential shops will be authorised to reopen until 9pm under strict sanitary protocols. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here

*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

08.12.2020

France Latest News: Transport unions to strike 17 December; disruption expected (The Local France, 01.12.2020). Further COVID-19 restrictions expected as lockdown reaches two-week mark (The Local, 12.11.2020). Three-quarters of high-speed train services will be cut because of new lockdown measures (Media reports, 06.11.2020).

International Restrictions:

The French Government has put in place Covid-19 travel restrictions on international arrivals in order to enter France. Certain countries are exempt from these travel restrictions, including arrivals from the European Area (which the French Ministry of the Interior considers as EU Member States, the UK, Andorra, Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, and Switzerland) and certain non-European countries. Further information on French Covid-19 travel restrictions, including a list of exempted countries, can be found on the French government’s website.
If you are travelling from a country which is not exempt from French Covid-19 travel restrictions you may only enter France if your journey is essential and meets the criteria for exceptions. You will also need to complete an exempted international movement certificate and a sworn declaration that you do not have Covid-19 symptoms. You may also be required to present a negative test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure, upon your arrival in France. If you do not have this result, you could be asked to take this test at your airport of arrival in France. Further information is available here. No travel restrictions are in place for leaving France but travellers should equip themselves with the necessary attestation whilst travelling to their point of international departure. Some countries are imposing a compulsory period of quarantine for travellers from France. If you are travelling from or through France, check the situation at your destination before you travel.
For travel to Réunion, French Polynesia, Mayotte, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna you must present an international travel certificate confirming that your journey is essential and that you have not been suffering from a set of listed symptoms associated with Covid-19 or in contact with confirmed cases in the 14 days prior to travel. It is available on the Ministry of Interior website. The certificate is to be presented to transportation companies before boarding, as well as to border control authorities. International travel certificates are not required for travel to other French overseas territories.

*From within the EU:

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

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.

Find out more:

diplomatie.gouv.fr

Documents you need to travel in Europe

*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.

Find out more:

coronavirus advice for foreign nationals.

*From Third Countries:

Tavellers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand 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:
– air passengers travelling from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, or Panama and as of 11.11.2020 air passengers from Algeria, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, South Africa, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Zimbabwe, must present a negative virology COVID-19 test upon boarding the flight.
– Travellers from countries others than those mentioned 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.

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 7-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.

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

Find out more:

Coronavirus advice for foreign nationals.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in France: The health situation in France remains severe. France has put measures in place to limit the spread of Covid-19. The French government announced a national lockdown from 30 October, with the relaxation of some measures coming into force on 28 November. A full list of circumstances under which you can leave your home is detailed on the French government’s website and includes shopping for food, attending medical appointments, looking after someone, and accompanying children to school. You can leave your home for exercise (including going for a walk) – but you must remain within one kilometre (extended to 20km from 28 November) of your home and be outside for no longer than one hour (extended to three hours from 28 November). You will need an attestation (or self-certificate) when you do go out. The attestation is available on the Ministry of Interior website, and through the digital app ‘Tous anti-Covid.’ Travel between regions is not permitted, unless for a reason specified by the government. Public services and schools will remain open but restaurants, and cafes are closed. From 28 November, non-essential shops will be authorised to reopen until 9pm under strict sanitary protocols. Full information about restrictions in France can be found here

*Public spaces and services: Wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has been compulsory since 20 July. This applies to those aged 11 and over. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions (including Paris), have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Please refer to local guidance for more information. Since 11 May, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling.

04.12.2020