It will soon no longer be necessary to present a negative test when arriving in France for fully vaccinated travelers from outside Europe.
The government will announce within a week the end of the tests for travelers vaccinated against Covid-19 who wish to travel to France. “In France, we added tests in December with the Omicron wave. We will announce in the coming days the lifting of tests for those vaccinated.“said Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune on the France 2 channel.
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It will therefore no longer be necessary to present a negative test at the border for people with a complete vaccination schedule, regardless of the country of origin. People who can justify three doses of vaccine or two doses and contamination are concerned. Compelling grounds will remain in place for some countries.
For the time being, any traveler entering French territory from a country outside the European area, including the United Kingdom, must present a negative PCR or antigen test less than 48 hours old.
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On January 25, the 27 countries of the European Union agreed to better coordinate the rules applicable to travel within the EU and to avoid imposing restrictions on holders of a European health certificate.
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