France

The French Government announced on 26 November the immediate suspension of arrivals from seven southern African countries, for a minimum of 48 hours. This includes travellers from South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini due to 'the discovery of a new variant of the coronavirus of particular concern'. The Government has recommended that people who have travelled to any of these countries in the last 14 days report to the authorities and undergo an RT-PCR test as soon as possible. France has introduced a traffic light-based border control system. Entry and departure from France remain restricted depending on the country and your COVID-19 vaccination status. Unvaccinated travellers are subject to more stringent measures. A Health Pass (Pass Sanitaire), showing proof of vaccination status, serology or a negative PCR-test, is required for people aged 18 years or older to access certain venues, including restaurants, cafes, museums, cinemas, shopping centres and medical institutions (see 'Travel'). If you were vaccinated outside the EU, including in Australia, the French Government has provided advice on how to apply for a Health Pass (see ‘Health’). Contact your closest embassy or consulate of France and monitor the French Government's COVID-19 pages for the latest update.

We now advise:

Exercise a high degree of caution in France due to the high risk of a terrorist attack.