France: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 measures as of May 3 /update 84

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Authorities in France are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of May 3.

Domestic Measures
Individuals must have a health pass to access healthcare facilities, retirement or nursing homes, and establishments for individuals with disabilities. Individuals may obtain a health pass through submission of a valid certificate of vaccination, recovery, or a recent negative COVID-19 test. Wearing a facemask remains mandatory on public transport and in health facilities.

International Travel Restrictions
France uses a four-tiered, color-coded system to classify countries based on COVID-19 risk and accordingly impose international travel 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. As of May 3, France considers all countries as either green or orange locations.

Travelers with a valid certificate of vaccination can enter France without additional restrictions; such travelers from orange countries must also present a sworn statement testifying that they have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Unvaccinated travelers from green countries must present a valid recovery certificate or a negative result from either a PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken less than 48 hours before travel. Unvaccinated travelers from orange countries must have a compelling reason for traveling to France and present a negative result from either a PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken less than 48 hours before travel.

For a detailed list of entry restrictions, including current country color classifications, valid certificates of vaccination and recovery, and applicable entry forms, click 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.

Resources

Government of France Coronavirus Information (French)
Self-Isolation Protocols (French)