Europeans vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to enter France without a PCR test from June 9, while proof of a negative test (PCR or antigen) will still be required for travelers from the United Kingdom and the United States. United in particular, whether they are vaccinated or not, according to a document published Friday, June 4 by the government.
From June 9, the flow of travelers between France and foreign countries will be reopened according to modalities that vary depending on the health situation of countries classified by color (green, orange and red) and vaccination, according to a document. dubbed “Strategy for reopening borders”.
Countries classified in green, orange or red
For countries classified in green (European area, Australia, South Korea, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Singapore), no compelling reason is required and a PCR or antigen test of less than seventy-two is requested to unvaccinated people only. Those who have been fully vaccinated for at least fourteen days on the date of travel (and four weeks for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) are considered to be vaccinated.
For countries classified in red (South Africa, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Turkey, Uruguay), a compelling reason remains necessary for come to France, PCR or antigen tests are required whether or not one is vaccinated and a quarantine of seven to ten days is imposed on arrival on French soil.
For countries classified in orange, such as the United States or Great Britain, a PCR or antigen test is required if the traveler is vaccinated, otherwise he must have a compelling reason, a negative test and go into isolation for seven days.