Explanation of the New France Travel Regulations
According to French authorities, Explanation fully vaccinated travelers from any country can now enter France without undergoing pre-entry testing.
According to Explanation data fed by the French Ministry of Interior. Travelers who have been fully vaccinate can now enter France with only a valid vaccination certificate, according to news.
The testing requirement has been lift for all visitors, including those arriving in France outside the EU.
No further tests will be need on departure for travelers who have been vaccinate under European regulations. Regardless of country of origin, proof of a complete vaccination schedule is now sufficient to enter France.
Such a statement implies that France has decided to take a person-based approach, not distinguishing between fully vaccinated EU travelers and those from a third country.
On the other hand, unvaccinated travelers will continue to be subject to the pre-entry testing requirement. Nonetheless, the Ministry has stated that visitors from green countries will continue to be exempt from this rule regardless of vaccination status.
France’s green list currently includes all EU Member States, as well as Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino. Switzerland, and the Vatican City States, as well as other third countries such as Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates. Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, Senegal, Rwanda, Taiwan, and Vanuatu.
Unvaccinated travelers on the green list are only required to present a negative pre-arrival test result. Unvaccinated travelers from the orange list, which includes all countries not mentioned above. Must provide a compelling reason for their trip in addition to the test.
Concerning the validity of vaccination certificates, the authorities have clarified once more that France only recognizes vaccination passes. That show the holder has completed primary vaccination within the last nine months.
Travelers who were vaccinated more than nine months ago must receive a booster shot to be considered vaccinated and thus exempt from the testing requirement when entering France.
