tougher rules for coming to France from Switzerland, Luxembourg and Poland
These countries join several others considered “under surveillance” by the French authorities. The measure takes effect Monday.
Faced with the fifth wave which is spreading among some of our neighbors, the government is strengthening health rules. From November 22, non-vaccinated people wish to travel to mainland France from Switzerland, Luxembourg and Poland must present a test “less than 24 hours before the trip“, according to a decree published in the official journal.
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These countries join several other considered “under surveillance», For this obligation is already in force: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Countries – Bas, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.
As the health situation is particularly deteriorated in these countries, the conditions for entry into France are reinforced. People from these nations who are not vaccinated may show a “screening test or exam», But it must therefore be less than 24 hours, compared to a longer period for other territories deemed to be less at risk.
From countries listed in green, unvaccinated people must present a rapid PCR or antigen test of less than 72 hours to gain access to French territory. From the territories classified in orange, proof of vaccination is required, except for travel “based on a compelling personal or family reason, a health reason relevant to the emergency or a professional reason that cannot be postponed“. In this case, a negative test of less than 48 hours is requested. And, from the territories classified as red, the same rules apply.
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