Data Last Updated: July 20, 2021
General Information
At present France is open for travelers visiting as tourists. Entry requirements are based on the country the traveler came from, and whether or not the visitor has been vaccinated.
Countries were divided into three categories - green, orange, and red.
Vaccinated travelers coming from those on the "green list" are not subject to any restrictions. However, unvaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight.
For vaccinated travelers coming from the "orange list," a negative PCR test is required taken less than 72 hours before the flight, or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight. Unvaccinated travelers will only be allowed entry if their reason for visit is "essential".
Travelers coming from red countries can only enter France for essential reasons, whether they have been vaccinated or not.
For more information - Coronavirus - Advice for Foreign Nationals in France
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Following a significant increase in COVID-19 infection rates, authorities in France will further tighten restrictions and introduce a curfew in an additional 38 departments from Oct. 24.
A daily 2100-0600 curfew will be in place in Ain, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardeche, Ardennes, Ariege, Aube, Aveyron, Bas-Rhin, Calvados, Corse-du-Sud, Cote-d'Or, Drome, Gard, Hautes-Alpes, Haute-Corse, Haute-Loire, Hautes-Pyrenees, Haute-Savoie, Haute-Vienne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Indre-et-Loire, Jura, Loiret, Lozere, Maine-et-Loire, Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Oise, Pas-de -Calais, the Puy-de-Dôme, the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, the Pyrenees-Orientales; Saone-et-Loire, Savoie, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Var, Vaucluse, and French Polynesia.
People will be permitted to leave their homes for essential purposes such as hospital visits and critical work duties during curfew hours; however, individuals will need a special permit, which is available on the Ministry of Interior's website. Persons who violate the curfew will face fines.
Authorities have mandated the nationwide use of protective face coverings in enclosed public spaces, including shared workspaces, while a number of local jurisdictions, including Paris, also require their use in outdoor public spaces. Nationwide, public gatherings are limited to six people; festivities are suspended.
Most businesses and services, with the exception of those in areas under elevated alert levels, are permitted to resume operations, provided they comply with strict hygiene and social distancing requirements. Individuals from different households are required to observe social distancing of at least 1 meter (3 feet). National authorities can increase a region's alert level at short notice, and local authorities in areas with heightened alert levels can implement additional restrictions on movement, gatherings, and businesses as they see fit.
Airlines & Transport
Flights from all over the EU are flying directly into French airports multiple times daily. Flights from the newly approved ‘third-party’ countries are also starting to resume.
Direct flights are coming in from almost every major city throughout the EU.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
Select Country of Residence
Open to Tourists From:
54 Countries
Albania
Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United States
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Test Required For Tourists From:
166 Countries
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bonaire
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Comoros
Cook Islands
Cuba
Curaçao
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nauru
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Georgia
South Sudan
Sudan
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zimbabwe
Not Allowing Tourists From:
24 Countries
Afghanistan
Argentina
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Democratic Republic of Congo
India
Maldives
Namibia
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Paraguay
Russia
Seychelles
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Uruguay
Zambia
More Details
France began relaxing its travel restrictions for tourism on June 15, 2020, starting with travelers coming from EU nations. However, the country went into its third national lockdown this year due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases.
But the county is cautiously reopening again and is hoping to attract tourists back. Domestic travel restrictions have already been lifted, allowing residents to travel within the country again.
For international tourists wishing to visit the country for a holiday, here is the latest information about entry regulations and information about France's tourism reopening.
Who Can Travel To France?
Vaccinated travelers coming from more than 30 countries, including the residents of the European Union Member States, can enter France completely restriction-free since June 9, 2021.
Those who have not been vaccinated will still be allowed to enter. However, they must show proof of having tested negative for the virus through PCR or antigen test taken within the last 72 hours before their arrival to France.
Here's a list of countries whose citizens and residents can enter France restriction-free, provided they show proof of having been vaccinated.
- All 26 EU Member States
- Albania
- Andorra
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Iceland
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Lichtenstein
- Monaco
- Australia
- South Korea
- San Marino
- Israel
- Japan
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- United States of America
- Canada
- Vanuatu
French authorities have classified countries in three colors - green, orange, and red. The countries listed above are all under the "green category".
Travelers Coming from Countries Outside of the "Green List"
Countries not in the list above are categorized as either "orange" or "red". Different entry restrictions apply to travelers coming from these countries.
Countries categorized on the "red list" are countries with a strong presence of the Covid-19 variants. Travelers coming from these countries are subject to stringent restrictions when entering France.
Whether they have been vaccinated or not, travelers coming from the "red list" will only be allowed to enter France if the reason for their visit is "absolutely essential". If allowed entry, they must present negative test result of a PCR or antigen test taken within the last 48 hours. They will also be subjected to random antigen test upon arrival in the country.
Furthermore, they must stay isolated upon entry. The isolation period will vary depending on the traveler's vaccination status. Those who have been vaccinated will only need to isolate for seven days, while those who are not vaccinated must stay isolated for ten days.
Below is a list of countries that are on France's "red list".
- Afghanistan
- Argentina
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- India
- Maldives
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Paraguay
- Russia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Zambia
Countries that are not on the "green" or "red" list are all categorized as "orange".
Vaccinated travelers coming from "orange countries" are allowed to enter France, even for non-essential reasons, including tourism. They do not need to quarantine upon arrival. However, they are required to present a negative result of the Covid-19 test performed within 72 hours. An antigen test taken in the last 48 hours is also acceptable.
Unvaccinated travelers coming from these countries will only be allowed entry if the reason for their visit is "essential". They must present a negative result of a PCR test or an antigen test taken in the last 72 hours or 48 hours.
Please check France on our live map for the latest restriction/reopening information.
Sources: Re-open EU | France Diplomacy
See the full blog post & comments
Information for Non-Tourists
Travelers who are French or EU citizens coming from these high-risk countries will require a test on arrival:
United States, Brazil, Algeria, Bahrain, Israel, India, South Africa, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Panama, Peru, Serbia, Turkey and Madagascar.
Effective July 30, every passenger and crew member of every flight, whatever their nationality or where they’re flying in from, must provide on arrival a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form and Int’l Travel Certificate to Mainland France.
6,926,604
Cases115,829
Deaths105,834
Cases Per Million
Graph of COVID-19 Cases In Last 30 Days
For France