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Travel with peace of mind. In partnership with Allianz Travel, Air France is extending its travel insurance guarantees* to protect you further in the event of an epidemic such as Covid-19. During your stay You benefit from medical assistance and the reimbursement of medical expenses abroad or additional expenses in case of quarantine.
- Entry Requirements
- Digital Health Pass Mandates
- Curfews and Restrictions
- Mask Enforcement
- Crowds and Feeling on The Ground
- Return Process
France is currently operating on a "stoplight system" for visitors who enter, with green, orange, and red tiers representing the risk level of different countries. Those coming from green countries can enter without restriction if vaccinated or by presenting a negative PCR or rapid test taken within 72 hours before departure. The United States has ...
I only experienced being asked to show a health pass once, when I went out to a nightclub on a Friday night. Unaware that French nightclubs require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 to enter, I mistakenly left my CDC card back at my hotel. Pleading with the club bouncer in very broken French, a thought occurred to me during a final...
Bar and nightclub curfews were lifted in France on June 30, along with restrictions on the number of people gathering indoors—perfect when summer nights in Paris aren't met with sunset before 10 p.m. But if you're planning on a nightcap back at your hotel after dinner, make sure to be stocked up beforehand: alcohol is still not permitted to be sold...
Masks were required indoors at every indoor venue I entered, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. In restaurants, most locals aren’t wearing masks once seated. Paris is particularly strict about masks being worn on the Metro, with announcements being played on a loop that anyone caught without wearing one will be fined 135 euros. On one trip, I...
There's no denying it: because of the entry restrictions still imposed on countries not on France's green list, the city's usual summer crowds were nowhere to be found. The line at the CityPharma pharmacy in Saint-Germain-des-Prés—the best place in the city to pick up French beauty products at lower prices than you can find in the U.S.—was non-exis...
Perhaps the only stressful part of my visit to Paris was my return home. All U.S. citizens must present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight back; similar to presenting your vaccination status or test results before boarding your flight to France, you won't be able to check in to your flight home without having these results in han...
- Astrid Taran
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The validity period for Covid-19 tests is short: usually a few days before departure or arrival depending on the country. Visit TravelDoc to find out when to get tested before you travel. For more information on all domestic flights within France and flights to/from Corsica, please visit our FAQ on the health pass in France.
Covid-19: current information and health measures. Surgical masks (without a valve) are strongly recommended on board our aircraft from the age of 6. However, they may be required on board or at the airport depending on your departing and destination countries. Need to check the travel requirements for your trip, learn about our health measures ...
Jul 21, 2021 · Yes, U.S. citizens can currently travel to France. On June 18, the same day that the European Council added the United States to its list of countries approved for entry, France moved the United States to its “ green list ” of countries. This means all U.S. travelers can enter, regardless of vaccination status (though the requirements are ...
- Sara Lieberman
- AFAR Contributor
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Jan 3, 2022 · Both the U.S. Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued Level 4 travel warnings for France, advising Americans to avoid travel to the country. Other countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Israel, have banned travel for unvaccinated persons, in addition to requiring a COVID-19 booster for ...
2 days ago · Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for France. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
