In the context of a travel from a country within or outside the European area, travelers wishing to enter the French territory must make sure to respect :

• The conditions of entry to French territory by coming, if necessary, with the relevant certificate justifying their travel according to the country of origin;
• The health control measures : tests prior to and/or on arrival, the absence of symptoms, not having been in contact with a confirmed case, the compliance with a period of isolation according to the country of origin;
• The usual rules governing the right to stay : presentation at the border of a valid passport accompanied by the documents required according to the project of stay (long-stay visa, residence permit …).

Please find below the rules that apply to you depending on where you are travelling to or from.

As of June 9, 2021, travels between third countries and France are authorized according to the health situation of the countries of origin and the vaccination of travelers. The countries of origin of travelers have been classified by the authorities according to their epidemic situation and are subject to differentiated measures. The lists of countries are subject to change depending on the evolution of their epidemic situation.

As of December 4, 2021, new travel rules come into effect in order to limit the spread of the Covid-19 and a new classification of countries appeared : the “scarlet red” list of countries.

List of countries classified according to their epidemic situation

• “Green” countries: the Covid-19 is not actively circulating.

This list includes: the European area (Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City), Argentina, Australia, Bahrein, Canada, Hong-Kong, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, New Zealand, Qatar,Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Korea, Taïwan, Union of Comoros, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Vanuatu.

• “Amber” countries: Countries where active viral circulation in controlled proportions has been reported, albeit with no spread of relevant variants.

This list includes: all non-EU countries except those on the “green” and “red” country lists.

• Countries subject to specific measures : Travels to and from the United Kingdom are currently subject to specific measures due to the active circulation of a variant of concern.

• “Red” countries: Countries where active viral circulation has been reported, including relevant variants.

This list includes: Afghanistan, Belarus, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Georgia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Moldavia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

• “Scarlet red” countries : Particularly active virus circulation and/or discovery of a variant likely to present a risk of increased transmissibility or immune escape.

There are currently no countries classified as “scarlet red”.

For more information on the situation and the new travel conditions, please visit the government website.

*People who have been vaccinated with one of the vaccines recognized by the EMA or considered as equivalent (Pfizer/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/ Covishield/Fiocruz/R-Covia and Johnson & Johnson) will be considered as fully vaccinated:

• 7 days after the 2nd injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield/Fiocruz/R-Covi);
• 28 days after injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
• 7 days after a single injection for people with a history of Covid-19.

People who have been vaccinated with a Sinopharm, Sinovac, Sputnik or other vaccines can be considered as fully vaccinated:

• 7 days after the single injection of a complementary dose of Messenger RNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) for people who can justify being fully vaccinated with the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines (recognized by the WHO)
• 7 days after the 2nd injection of a Messenger RNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) for people who are not fully vaccinated with the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccine (recognized by the WHO) or who are vaccinated with a Sputnik vaccine or other vaccine (not recognized by EMA or WHO).

Depending on your country of origin, you may be subject to screening on arrival for which you are asked, in order to facilitate administrative procedures, to complete the form available at the following address: https://passager.serveureos.org

Passengers wishing to travel to France must present a travel certificate to the transport companies before using their ticket. Supporting documents will be requested (proof of residence, letter of assignment from the employer, etc.). It will also have to be presented to the authorities in charge of internal and external border control.

The measures applying to vaccinated parents also apply to their accompanying minor children, whether they are vaccinated or not. Nevertheless, minors between 12 and 18 years of age must present a negative test if they are not vaccinated. Minors under 12 years old are exempt from doing a test.