11 Mar 2022 | 11:08 AM UTC
France: Authorities to ease domestic COVID-19 restrictions from March 14 /update 82
France to ease domestic COVID-19 restrictions from March 14; international entry restrictions remain in effect.
Event
Authorities in France will ease domestic restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of March 14. Certificates of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 will no longer be required in most venues, though they will remain mandatory for certain health facilities. Additionally, facemasks will only be mandatory on public transport and in certain health facilities. As a result, most businesses and services will be operating with minimal health-related restrictions in place.
International Travel Restrictions
Individuals able to show proof of full vaccination no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test result before travel. Unvaccinated arrivals must provide a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken less than 48 hours before travel. Individuals over 18 who had their full vaccine course more than nine months ago and have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine booster must follow the rules for unvaccinated passengers to enter France.
France uses a four-tiered, color-coded system to classify countries based on COVID-19 risk and accordingly impose entry restrictions. Green countries are those assessed to have the lowest disease risk, with orange countries considered moderate risk, red being those with high risk, and scarlet being those with the highest risk. Unvaccinated travelers from non-green list countries must have a compelling reason for travel to France. For a detailed list of entry restrictions, including current country color classifications, click here.
All travelers must fill out a sworn declaration form before travel; unvaccinated travelers from orange countries and all travelers from red countries must also fill out a certificate of international travel before arrival. All forms are available by clicking here.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
