Covid-19 travel

Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from France

We look at the rules for travellers between France and the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, EU countries and more

Travel, border controls: Five Q&As about France’s new Covid bill

We look at what would be required if ‘travel certificate’ rules are applied, masks in hospitals and more

French MPs and senators agree on new potential Covid border checks

The parliamentary committee introduced an article enabling the use of a ‘travel health certificate’ for people arriving in France if a new, dangerous variant emerged

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The countries where travellers from France must have Covid insurance

Over 30 countries and territories currently require cover for healthcare, accommodation and repatriation costs associated with a positive Covid test

France Covid: Must positive tests be confirmed by PCR for health pass?

We look at the rules surrounding certificates of recovery, both for domestic purposes and for international travel

French MPs block maintaining Covid pass for international travellers

The government wanted to keep the right to continue border checks but failed to do so due to its weakened parliamentary position. Senators will now debate the issue

France’s new Covid wave: Are other European countries on rebound too?

Over 200,000 Covid cases have been reported in France in the past 24 hours. Hospital admissions are rising

France to review prolonging Covid pass for international travel

There are, however, no plans to reintroduce the health pass for use inside France despite the rate of cases increasing

Spain lifts Covid-19 checks at French border after two years

Travel by air or ship is however subject to different rules and checks and masks remain

Facemasks, tennis, new PM: What’s happening in France this week?

This week sees the end of obligatory facemasks on public transport, the start of the Roland-Garros tournament and a change of prime minister

European airports predict delays as post-Covid demand causes issues

66% of Europe’s airports are expecting flight delays to increase this summer, a new survey shows

Can I use my French vaccine pass when on holiday in Italy?

Italy has ‘Green Pass’ and ‘Super Green Pass’ requirements in place which is similar to France’s former health and vaccine pass system

UK is moved to France’s green list for travel

This will ease rules for unvaccinated people and means no more sworn statements for vaccinated people

Why are passenger locator forms still needed for France-UK travel?

The forms were introduced as part of Covid tracing measures but with quarantine and tests no longer needed for most arrivals, some have questioned their use

France Covid travel list: US moves to green, UK stays on orange

Nearly all of Africa, Europe and the Americas are now on the lowest level of restrictions

France ends pre-departure Covid test for all fully jabbed travellers

This includes people coming from the UK, the US, Australia and all other amber-list countries, who previously had to take a test within 48 hours of their trip

41 countries now require Covid insurance for travellers from France

As borders continue to reopen, we look at which countries require Covid coverage and offer advice on how to choose and use the best policies for you

UK ends Covid tests for fully vaccinated arrivals from today

Such travellers now only need to fill out a passenger locator form. Children aged 12-15 can now also prove their vaccination status, which could help families visiting France

Covid face masks no longer mandatory on French open-air ski lifts

They remain obligatory in enclosed spaces and recommended when outside

France’s Covid travel test rules are blocking recovery, says ski firm

UK tour company owner claims the possibility of testing positive and not being able to go on holiday is deterring bookings - or pushing customers to book other destinations

France set to end travel Covid test rule for fully vaccinated people

More details, including the date when this will apply, are expected shortly

Boosters, tests: what are Covid rules for vaccinated UK-France travel?

We look at the testing requirements for adults and children and what ‘fully vaccinated’ means

‘Covid rules banned us from France but hotel says we must still pay’

‘It was to be our last overseas trip… we’ll probably never travel abroad again,’ says Australian pensioner seeking over €500 back from a Paris hotel

New French air routes announced, including to the UK, Malta and Sweden

It comes as Australia and several other countries relax their Covid rules. Testing requirements for UK to France travel have also been eased

Covid booster dose requirement extends to all travellers to France

People entering France must now have had an additional dose within nine months of their second to be ‘fully vaccinated’, in line with a recent rule for inter-EU travellers

France drops 24-hour Covid test for fully vaccinated UK travellers

Tests within 48 hours of departure are now accepted

Boosters, UK travel, masks: February dates for Covid changes in France

Rules will be updated on five separate dates and include changes around booster doses

Booster Covid jab now needed within nine months for easier EU travel

The time period in which you need a top-up dose varies depending on if you are seeking a vaccine pass in France, travelling to an EU country - or to the UK. There are also different rules for children

France updates travel list: Australia drops to amber as Covid spreads

It comes as 12 countries – including most southern African countries which had sat in the scarlet list – are moved up from red to amber

France-UK travel: Day two Covid tests to be scrapped for vaccinated

Prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed the move today but did not give details on the date of the relaxation

France-UK travel: Day two tests for vaccinated to end February 11

Travel firms welcome changes in time for half-term. It will also soon be possible for 12 to 15-years-olds to show proof of vaccination through the NHS app

WHO recommends lifting of international Covid travel bans

The World Health Organisation said international bans ‘do not provide added value’ and are ‘ineffective’, even as strict rules remain in place for travel to and from France

Recap: What Covid travel rules are in place between the UK and France

Measures are far stricter for unvaccinated travellers than for fully vaccinated people

UK-France travellers told to quarantine even after restrictions lifted

The fully vaccinated couple - both Britons living in France - were also visited by local gendarmes to check they were isolating

France reopens to UK tourists: Rules for adults and children

We explain how to get a QR code for the French health pass (pass sanitaire) and the rules for ski stations

Foreign sportspeople will have to be vaccinated to compete in France

This requirement will come into force with the government’s new vaccine pass law

‘Happy and relieved’: French ski resorts prepare for British visitors

Flight bookings from UK to France soared 600% when the rule relaxation was announced yesterday

BREAKING: UK-France travel restrictions will ease tomorrow

People coming from the UK will no longer need an essential reason and will not need to quarantine on arrival

Flights, trains, holiday firms gear up for increased UK-France travel

People travelling from the UK will once again be able to visit second homes and family in France from tomorrow. Ski holidays are also back on

France says rules for travel from UK to be eased ‘in the coming days’

British community group leader says update is ‘disappointing’ as it lacks detail. Vaccinated UK arrivals are currently the most restricted in the world in France

Hope for British EU residents needing to transit France to get home

Sandra Crabbe missed the period of ‘tolerance’ for non-resident Britons driving through France but the recent rule relaxation should now enable her and her husband to return home

Can I travel to France from UK to buy and move into my new main home?

A reader with a long-stay visa for France has asked about moving over during Covid restrictions

Booster Covid dose needed for travel within EU from February 1

The EU is changing the conditions for its Digital Covid Certificate

When is the next Covid meeting in France when UK rules may be eased?

Tourists are currently banned from entering France from the UK. This rule is to be reviewed at the next special Covid meeting

France lifts quarantine for vaccinated travellers from South Africa

Arrivals to mainland France no longer need to self-isolate for 10 days nor present an ‘imperative reason’ for their visit

Structural issues with French second home: can we visit from UK?

France’s current travel restrictions effectively bar people from entering the country from the UK unless they have an essential reason for travel

Travel firms call for end to UK arrival tests ahead of today’s review

Airport group study claims the removal of all testing requirements on international travel this month would not impact the spread of Omicron

Four Covid tests now for Christmas visit to UK family from France

The new restrictions set to come into force on Saturday have added the potential for another (optional) test for returning travellers so they can reduce quarantine

UK-France travel: how do I get new test to shorten quarantine period?

People arriving in France can leave their obligatory quarantine early if they show a negative Covid test, but how can you take a test while self-isolating?

Planes, buses, trains: France’s Covid rules for eating and drinking

We explain where and how you are now allowed to eat or drink when taking public transport

Do Americans (or other nationalities) need boosters to visit France?

Separate sets of rules exist for international travel to France and for travel and other activities carried out after arrival in the country

Eurostar, air, ferries: Readers share UK and US to France travel tips

Print off the required documents, be prepared for long queues, expect police checks at your home during quarantine and more…

Update: Covid travel rules tighten, US moves to France’s red list

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania are also now on the red list

Have you travelled to France under the current Covid restrictions?

"I received a phone call from the local gendarmerie who were at my house and wanted to know where I was!”

Heartbreak for Britons kept out by Covid rules

Families were split and plans had to be remade when travel rules between France and the UK tightened last week. The rules are not the same in both directions and are more serious for some...

UK-France travel: Can I stop overnight in France on way to quarantine?

France requires everyone entering the country to self-isolate for 10 days but what if you drive through country to get home and usually break journey overnight?

Covid updates: EU travel tests, child vaccines, new measures reviewed

We look at the latest Covid-related news for France as the country faces a surging fifth wave and the Omicron variant

Arrivals from France to Germany must isolate in new ‘high risk’ rules

Non-vaccinated arrivals to Germany must quarantine upon arrival and take a Covid test on day 5, as the Omicron variant continues to spread through Europe

Covid: The 22 essential reasons for travel between UK and France

Use our quick lists to check whether you can travel between the UK and France as new restrictions come into force from today to curb the spread of the Omicron variant

UK-France travel ban: Ryanair refuses free swap or to refund tickets

Caroline Ralph and her family were due to fly to France on Boxing Day. Airline says the flight is still running so they are not granting a refund or free exchange

Travel rule change: Can close family in UK visit relatives in France?

Residents of France are able to travel UK to France - we look at whether their adult children are able to come if they are British and live in the UK

What counts as 'essential reasons' for UK-France travel from Saturday?

France has announced that people will not be allowed to visit from the UK for tourism or work trips

New UK-France restrictions: No tourist visits and quarantine announced

Rules surrounding pre-departure testing and reasons for travel are to be tightened in a bid to slow down the arrival of the Omicron variant, the government has announced

Airline website crashes as people race for UK-France flights

People rush to get to France with prices of €520 for a London to Bordeaux flight tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s ban on non-essential travel

BREAKING: UK-France travel rules ‘to be tightened from Saturday’

Changes expected to involve stricter rules on testing, quarantine and reasons for travel

What should I do if I get covid while on holiday in France?

I’m planning a holiday to France this summer and as a precaution I’d like to know what I should do if I develop Covid-19 symptoms while there.

France reviews stricter rules for UK arrivals: what are the options?

Government spokesperson Gabriel Attal has said that reinforced measures may be necessary as reported cases of the Covid variant Omicron rise rapidly in the UK

‘High price of UK tests means no family Christmas visit this year’

Our family of five would have to fork out almost €500 in Covid tests at an already expensive time of year - sadly, it’s made us decide to cancel

Travel: Do vaccinated French residents have to pay for Covid test?

It is necessary to take Covid tests before travelling to certain countries from France, including the UK. We explain who needs to pay for that test

How do I get a Covid-19 test in France to return to the UK?

We explain how much tests cost, where to get one and which tests are accepted

Lateral flow pre-departure tests to be accepted for UK-France travel

Several travel companies and the French government have now updated their passenger advice ahead of tomorrow’s rule change, although the UK government website has not been modified to reflect it

Travel between France and UK: Three Covid tests now needed

Concerns over the new Omicron variant have brought back obligatory tests on both sides; we explain the requirements and costs

I have had Covid jabs in UK, can I visit France?

Travel restrictions mean UK second home owners and other visitors cannot currently enter France. The idea of a ‘Covid passport’ has been raised on both sides of the Channel, but has been deemed ‘premature’ by the French government

How is France enforcing quarantine for international travellers?

Flights between Brazil and France have been temporarily suspended while new measures have been brought in for people arriving from Argentina, Chile, South Africa and French Guiana

Do I need a Covid PCR test to fly between regions in France?

Inter-regional travel in France was reopened on May 3