Updated on 31/01/2022
Overseas
A negative test (PCR or antigenic) has been required since 28 December for journeys to the French Overseas Departments and Territories, from France or any other country. This test must have been carried out within a period of 24 hours before boarding. The government specifies that " For flights to the French overseas departments and territories, the Prefect may, in the light of the local epidemiological situation, impose compelling reasons for departure from and arrival in the territories"..
Germany
Germany has classified mainland France and Réunion as "high-risk areas". With the exception of border residents, travellers must present proof of full vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative test (PCR less than 72 hours old or antigenic test less than 48 hours old). What's more, they must people aged over 12 who have not been vaccinated should be self-quarantined for 10 days after arrival in Germany. In all cases, register online at www.einreiseanmeldung.de
South Korea
All travellers over the age of 6 must present the results of a negative PCR test dating back less than 72 hours prior to departure, including passengers in airport transit for no more than 24 hours.
Irrespective of their vaccination status, people arriving from Europe are required to undergo a mandatory 10-day isolationTravellers on short-stay visas will be required to take an HIV test, at their own expense, in accommodation designated by the Korean authorities. After being screened on arrival, travellers must wait for the result of their test to be delivered within 24 hours at a hotel-type centre. A screening test must be carried out on the 5th day and on the last day of quarantine.
Ivory Coast
Both on departure from and on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire, travellers must present proof of negative COVID-19 test (PCR)This must be done within a maximum of 48 hours. The online form - available here - must be presented in printed form at check-in. A systematic temperature check is carried out on arrival at Abidjan airport. The authorities state that " Travellers from countries where the Omicron variant has been detected are likely to have to undergo a new screening test." and note that " Travellers leaving Côte d'Ivoire must make an online payment of 25,000 FCFA (23,000 FCFA for the test and 2,000 FCFA for the online declaration)." .
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi :
All travellers arriving from France must present a negative PCR test valid for less than 48 hours. An ICA form must be completed at least two days before the flight via the ICA Smart Travel Service platform. Travellers must also download the Alhosn application onto their mobile phone in order to obtain the Green Pass. This is required for access to museums, parks, restaurants and shopping centres. Vaccinated travellers who do not have the Alhosn application can still present a full vaccination certificate from their country of origin, or indicate their full vaccination status on their country of origin's application. They must also present a negative PCR test result within the last 14 days.
Dubai:
Passengers, regardless of vaccination status, on direct flights from France must present a negative PCR test valid for less than 72 hours.
It should be noted that the authorities may subject any traveller to a new PCR test on arrival at the airport, with isolation pending the results. Only those who test positive will be subject to compulsory quarantine.
United States
Since the beginning of December 2021, all passengers travelling to the United States must present a negative PCR or antigenic test at least 24 hours before their flight to the United States. This rule applies to citizens of all countries, including US citizens, whether or not they have been vaccinated. In addition, on 1 January, the United States moved from the amber list to the red list. Unvaccinated American travellers wishing to visit France must now observe a ten-day quarantine.
Finland
From 28 December at 16 JanuaryA negative test within 48 hours of arrival in Finland is required, in addition to a certificate of vaccination or cure.
It should be noted that passengers travelling for "essential reasons" and connecting passengers via Helsinki are not subject to the pre-test.
Greece
Since 19 December, travellers over 5 years of age from France, regardless of their vaccination status, must present the negative PCR test result less than 72 hours old. In addition, random screening for Covid-19 (PCR or antigenic) may be requested on arrival. Location form to be completed on site https://travel.gov.gr/#/ before arrival.
Hong Kong
Already particularly complex because of the long quarantine imposed on arrival, travel to Hong Kong are now banned altogether. The authorities have unveiled the 5 January a list of eight countries affected by this ban. The list includes FranceThe United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, India, Pakistan, Australia and the Philippines. In addition, since 16 January, it has also been forbidden to transit via Hong Kong airport.
Indonesia
After initially reopening the islands of Bali and Bintan last October, Indonesia is now taking a tougher line with certain countries, including Indonesia. France. Since 7 JanuaryThe Indonesian authorities are applying a total ban on all travellers from France. Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom and several African countries are also affected. An exemption may be granted to travellers "endorsed" by an official authority (ministry) or travelling as part of an official delegation. However, a 10-day quarantine will be imposed.
Ireland
Since the beginning of December 2021, all travellers aged 12 and over arriving from abroad must present a negative result of a antigen test less than 48 hours old or PCR less than 72 hours old. For people who have not been vaccinated or have not recently recovered, only RT-PCR tests will be accepted.
Location form to be completed on the Irish government website before arrival.
Israel
Israel placed France on the Red List on 20 December. As a result, unless special authorisation has been granted by the Exceptions Committee, travellers from France must no entry. It should be noted that dual nationals holding Israeli nationality may travel to Israel, but will have to be placed in total isolation for a period of seven days. On 3 January, however, Israel announced measures to ease the restrictions, which come into force on 9 January. Vaccinated travellers from countries on the orange list will once again be accepted. They will have to undergo a test (PCR or antigenic) before boarding the plane, followed by another test (PCR) on arrival. This will be followed by a mandatory 24-hour isolation period. The France should soon be affected by these measures, with the authorities now recommending that France be moved from the red category to the amber list.
Italy
Until at least 31 January 2022, travellers from France who have been vaccinated or cured of covid must also present the negative result of a antigen test less than 24 hours old or PCR test less than 48 hours old. For their part, people who have not been vaccinated must remain in quarantine for five days, at the address indicated on the traceability form. The quarantine will end at the end of this period, after another negative test. It should be noted, however, that staff of companies or institutions whose head office or secondary office is in Italy are exempt from testing for stays of 120 hours, in the case of proven business travel.
Location form to be completed on the app.euplf.eu/#/ website before arrival.
In addition, the 29 December evening, the Italian government announced the generalisation of the vaccination pass from 10 January. Named "Reinforced Green Passit will then become mandatory in most centres of interest for business travellers. These include hotels, convention centres and ". means of transport including local or regional public transport" the decree states. In fact, a business trip to Italy is practically impossible for a business traveller who has not been vaccinated...
Japan
From 1 December 2021 and until at least the end of February, foreign nationals are subject to the following conditions no entry on Japanese territory.
Laos
The Laotian authorities have presented a three-phase reopening plan. The first phase, which began on 1 January, will allow nationals of 30 countries (including Laos) to enter the country. Francethe Belgium and the Switzerland) to visit "green tourism" areas. These include the capital Vientiane, the major towns of Pakse and Savannakhet, and the historic capital Luang Prabang. Other provinces and nationalities will follow in a second phase in April, then a third in July. It should be noted that only fully vaccinated travellers are authorised, and that they will need to present a PCR test of less than 72 hours, in addition to coverage ofinsurance 50,000.
Luxembourg
Travellers from France over the age of 12 must present proof of vaccination or recovery, or the negative result of a PCR test less than 72 hours old, or an antigen test less than 48 hours old.
Morocco
Morocco has set the reopening of its air borders for 7 February. However, the Moroccan authorities have not yet specified the formalities that will be required for travellers to access its territory, simply announcing that "a technical commission is currently examining the measures to be adopted at border crossings and the conditions required for travellers, which will be announced at a later date". Air links between France and Morocco had been suspended on 28 November.
Norway
All travellers, even those who have been immunised or have a complete vaccination schedule, must undergo a screening test on arrival in Norway. Travellers from red countries (including France) without a full vaccination schedule will have to undergo quarantine on arrival, which may be interrupted on the 3rd day if the PCR test is negative. Entry form to be completed online before arrival at https://reg.entrynorway.no/
Netherlands
Metropolitan France, including French overseas departments and territories, is classified as a "high-risk" country. Travellers over the age of 12 arriving from France must show proof of identity. proof of vaccination or their recovery, or the negative result of a PCR test less than 48 hours old or an antigen test less than 24 hours old.
Poland
Travellers arriving from France must present a proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test less than 48 hours old to avoid a 10-day quarantine.
Portugal
All travellers over the age of 12, even if they have a health pass and a full vaccination schedule, are required to present a negative test (PCR less than 72 hours or antigenic less than 48 hours) before boarding.
Romania
France has been placed in a "red zone". To avoid quarantine on arrival, travellers arriving from France are required to show proof of a full vaccination or proof of recovery. People outside this framework staying in Romania between 24 and 72 hours must present a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old. Locate form to be completed on the plf.gov.ro website 24 hours before arrival.
United Kingdom
From 11 February, a negative test will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travellers to the UK. However, the Passenger Locator Form will still be required.
Russia
Unlike unvaccinated people, travellers with a full vaccination schedule do not need to show any compelling reason to visit Russia.
Singapore
Since mid-October 2021, vaccinated people - and unvaccinated children under the age of 12 - from France can enter Singapore for any reason and without quarantine.
They must also present a negative PCR or antigenic test less than 48 hours old, then carry out a new PCR test on arrival and isolate themselves until the results are available. They must also obtain a "Vaccinated Travel pass" between 7 and 30 days before departure from the Singapore government's Safe Travel website (https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO/).
With the arrival of the Omicron variant, Singapore has introduced a series of regular tests. On days 2, 4, 5 and 6, travellers must carry out antigen self-tests using ART kits and submit their results online. On days 3 and 7, these self-tests should be carried out in a rapid test centre, so that they can be supervised.
Switzerland
With the exception of cross-border commuters, all travellers from France, including those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered, must present PCR test less than 72 hours old or antigen test less than 24 hours old before entry. In addition, travellers who have not been vaccinated or who have recovered from the disease will have to undergo a second test, either PCR or antigenic, between the fourth and seventh day after arrival, at their own expense. Entry form to be completed online before arrival at https://swissplf.admin.ch/formular.
Thailand
In Thailand, the mandatory 7-day quarantine for all vaccinated travellers remains in force until further notice. During this isolation period, two PCR tests will be carried out in a certified hotel room. This must be paid for in advance, as must the two tests. Travellers have more flexibility by staying in Phuket for seven days under the "Sandbox" programme, at the end of which they can travel to another destination. This "sandbox" programme is being extended from 11 January to the provinces of Krabi, Phang-Nga and Surat Thani (only for the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao), all in the south of the kingdom.
Tunisia
Vaccinated travellers over the age of 18 must have a vaccination schedule and present a valid vaccination certificate. negative PCR test less than 48 hours old. Random screening tests may be carried out on arrival. Travellers who have not been vaccinated are banned from entering Tunisia.
