During these uncertain times, many of us are left wondering about if, when, and where we can travel. What are the rules? Where can we go? Which borders are open? And do we have to quarantine when we leave and when we come back? Well Lodgis has gathered the official rules and regulations required to enter France to help answer your questions about your move to Paris. To see more information from the French Government, click HERE.
Legend: yellow = France; green = countries with no travel restrictions to enter France; orange = countries with travel restrictions to enter France (virus tests, quarantine, or both); grey = countries not specifically mentioned by the government but still have travel restrictions.
Foreign Nationals Entering France
For foreign nationals entering France, your situation will highly depend on the level of circulation of the virus in the country that you are currently in.
If you are arriving from a country on the list below, you can enter France without any COVID-19-related restrictions or paperwork.
Member States of the European Union, Andorra, Australia, Canada, Georgia, the Holy See, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Rwanda, San Marino, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Kingdom and Uruguay.
If you are arriving from a country other than those listed above, you can only enter France if your travel itinerary meets one of the following criteria for an exception:
For your arrival in France, you need to fill out and carry two documents:
These documents can be downloaded in French and English from the Ministry of the Interior’s website.
Moreover, depending on your point of departure and if you are 11 years old or older, you will be subject to a test prior to boarding or upon arrival:
For countries not on the above lists, you are encouraged to undertake a PCR test prior to travel or in the airport upon arrival. If not, you will be asked to comply with a two-week quarantine at your place of residence or in a suitable accommodation facility.
In all cases, the usual travel restrictions apply (visas, duration of stay, etc.).
Other rules apply to travel to and from French overseas territories (see more).
Quarantine Measures Upon Entering France
If you are arriving from a country on the list below and have not visited a country not on the list in the month prior to your arrival in France, you will not be subject to a quarantine period.
Member States of the European Union, Andorra, Australia, Canada, Georgia, the Holy See, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Rwanda, San Marino, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Kingdom and Uruguay.
If you are arriving from another country or have visited another country in the month prior to your arrival, you will be subject to a two-week quarantine period if:
Travelers are asked to show civic responsibility and to follow the health precautions recommended by the authorities
These are the rules and regulations as they stand but for more information and updates please feel free to check the French Government’s official website.