France - Entry Requirements
Dec 16, 2021, 8:42 am
#136
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Dec 16, 2021, 8:56 am
#137
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For anyone transiting through CDG (like myself on Sunday, EDI-CDG-ZRH), here is an excerpt from the current information from TravelDoc. Note exemptions 2 and 3 as they seem to say that only 2E - 2E and 2E - 2F are possible, unless you are allowed to enter France.
Other exempt passengers:
Other exempt passengers:
- Passengers who hold a certificate of recovery with a positive test result obtained between 11 days and 6 months before travel proving that they have recovered from Covid-19;
- Transit passengers with a connecting flight to a country outside of the Schengen Area, provided they are also departing from another country that is outside of the Schengen Area. Transit passengers departing from a country outside of the Schengen Area must still hold a test result if they are travelling to another Schengen Area member state, and transiting in France for longer than 24 hours;
- Passengers who continue their journey to a Schengen Area member state, provided that they pass through the Unique Filter Inspection (IFU) (the transit area in the passenger zone between T2E and T2F) and the duration of the transit is less than 24 hours. If the transit to a Schengen Area country requires entry to France, the French entry restrictions apply;
- Crew members or personnel necessary for operation of passenger or cargo flights (including when travelling as passengers to or from their departure base); or
- Members of diplomatic or official delegation, and staff of international organisations with offices located in France, including their spouses and children.
Dec 16, 2021, 9:02 am
#138
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The "science" is anything but clear: (a) we do not have some preliminary studies but we simply do not have enough data yet to form solid and reliable conclusions and (b) AFAIK, whatever data we have is on the impact on the health of the person concerned, not on the extent to which they can transmit the virus.
Dec 16, 2021, 9:12 am
#139
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Dec 16, 2021, 9:17 am
#140
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Is this ban only from the UK? So if you fly from let's say Ukraine to France, you are in the clear?
Dec 16, 2021, 9:25 am
#141
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Dec 16, 2021, 9:25 am
#142
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) then it'll be fine.
Dec 16, 2021, 9:28 am
#143
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For anyone transiting through CDG (like myself on Sunday, EDI-CDG-ZRH), here is an excerpt from the current information from TravelDoc. Note exemptions 2 and 3 as they seem to say that only 2E - 2E and 2E - 2F are possible, unless you are allowed to enter France.
Other exempt passengers:
Other exempt passengers:
- Passengers who hold a certificate of recovery with a positive test result obtained between 11 days and 6 months before travel proving that they have recovered from Covid-19;
- Transit passengers with a connecting flight to a country outside of the Schengen Area, provided they are also departing from another country that is outside of the Schengen Area. Transit passengers departing from a country outside of the Schengen Area must still hold a test result if they are travelling to another Schengen Area member state, and transiting in France for longer than 24 hours;
- Passengers who continue their journey to a Schengen Area member state, provided that they pass through the Unique Filter Inspection (IFU) (the transit area in the passenger zone between T2E and T2F) and the duration of the transit is less than 24 hours. If the transit to a Schengen Area country requires entry to France, the French entry restrictions apply;
- Crew members or personnel necessary for operation of passenger or cargo flights (including when travelling as passengers to or from their departure base); or
- Members of diplomatic or official delegation, and staff of international organisations with offices located in France, including their spouses and children.
Dec 16, 2021, 9:46 am
#144
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Dec 16, 2021, 10:05 am
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I know I sound like I am repeating myself, and I am quite an experienced traveller, but I find I am really double checking everything at the moment as I can't afford to screw this up. Plus I almost never fly in or out of CDG.
Dec 16, 2021, 10:10 am
#146
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So what you are saying is that I should be fine? It's possible to stay airside for the entire time I am 'in' Paris (less than 24 hrs)?
I know I sound like I am repeating myself, and I am quite an experienced traveller, but I find I am really double checking everything at the moment as I can't afford to screw this up. Plus I almost never fly in or out of CDG.
I know I sound like I am repeating myself, and I am quite an experienced traveller, but I find I am really double checking everything at the moment as I can't afford to screw this up. Plus I almost never fly in or out of CDG.
Dec 16, 2021, 10:11 am
#147
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Can someone clarify what type of Covid test would meet the requirements for travel to France, back to the UK (if necessary) and also to the USA? I'm trying to find the cheapest one which will get quick results. I'll ideally need to get it done in London on a Saturday night or very very early on a Sunday morning. Would prefer a quick antigen rather than a PCR if I could do it...
Dec 16, 2021, 10:17 am
#148
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Hmm it's not very clear whether passengers in transit for less than 24h and staying airside will need the test or not need the test. I'm not averse at all to getting tested but some clarity would be good as I am already booked to get an antigen in BUD on arrival (to comply with US 24h entry requirement).
Dec 16, 2021, 10:18 am
#149
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2A and 2C is in the same area. I have never transferred from 2A to 2C but, afaik, you can stay airside for this one. By "less than 24 hrs" you mean on the same day and you will be checked through, that should be fine. If there is an overnight stay or you are on separate tickets, that could be more problematic.
Dec 16, 2021, 11:14 am
#150
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I am on both a separate ticket, AND having to stop late at night until early the next morning. I will have checked in online for my departing flight, so can show a boarding pass, etc. Why do you think that could be a problem? I will not have a pleasant few hours but it may be worth it instead of having to totally change my travel plans.