France
Travel restrictions
As of June 15th, French borders with other European Union member states are open. For more information regarding travel within the European Union, see the following link: https://reopen.europa.eu/en
Restrictions entering France from outside the European Union remain in place.
As of August 5th 2020, air passengers arriving from certain countries must present “results of a negative virology COVID-19 test (a PCR test for example), carried out less than 72 hours before the flight” or they will not be allowed to board their flight to France. Please note this testing requirement applies only to travelers who are otherwise allowed to travel to France. Entry by non-essential travelers is suspended regardless of COVID-19 test status.
Travelers arriving in France must self-isolate for 14 days if they have no symptoms. Anyone displaying symptoms could be subject to quarantine for up to 30 days.
As of January 18th, 2021, travelers arriving from outside the European Union, must present results of a negative PCR test, carried out less than 72 hours before boarding or they will not be allowed to board their transport to France.
Measures taken by the government
On May 7th, Prime Minister Philippe presented the government’s de-confinement strategy for France. A three-week progressive de-confinement period began on May 11th.
The French Government has announced the next phase of de-confinement, which began June 15th, 2020. Cafes, bars, and restaurants are fully open, as are schools and public transportation.
As of October 17th, and continuing for at least four weeks, local curfews have been imposed between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in Paris, Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Aix-Marseille, Saint-Etienne, Rouen, Montpellier, and Toulouse.
Cloth face coverings are mandatory in indoor settings and on public transportation. Some cities have made face coverings mandatory in all outdoor areas as well.
The Government of France imposed a new nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 on October 30th, with certain restrictions easing November 28th.
The Government of France imposed a stay-at-home curfew on December 15th. The curfew is from 8 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., except for December 24th, when families can celebrate Christmas with no more than six adults per household. The curfew holds for New Year’s Eve.
The Government of France has imposed a new stay-at-home curfew. Beginning January 16th, the curfew is from 6 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for all of France.
Useful FAQ from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
A toll-free hotline service (French only) can answer your questions about the Coronavirus COVID-19 non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0 800 130 000 (from abroad: +33 800 130 000, depending on your operator).
If the symptoms get worse, with breathing difficulties or signs of suffocation, dial 15 or call or send a text to 114 if you have a speech or hearing impairment.
Source:
US Embassy in France https://fr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 19th (checked on January 20th)
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