France - Entry Requirements
Dec 3, 2021, 8:54 am
#31
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So on a multi-leg trip when does the 48 hours start from? I would of thought from the last direct flight to France but then the USA is saying for them it’s from the first flight in the itinerary.
It would be good if the guidance was a bit more explicit. I mean, we’ve been here before so it’s not new ground that we’re covering!
It would be good if the guidance was a bit more explicit. I mean, we’ve been here before so it’s not new ground that we’re covering!
Dec 3, 2021, 10:13 am
#32
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If you fly from the UK though, you do need an antigen or PCR test. I rushed around today as due to fly out first thing tomorrow; after 15 "sorry we don't have appointment" calls managed to get 1. Jumped on our bike and off we went. Certificate just came in, so I'll report back tomorrow morning if I have any issues checking in. Hopefully I'll be sitting in the F lounge with a well earned glass of bubbles....
Gov site with info is here: https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-cor...s/deplacements
Gov site with info is here: https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-cor...s/deplacements
- From December 4, 2021, any person aged 12 and over entering French territory must present a negative PCR or antigen test of less than 24 or 48 hours depending on the country of origin . The only exception is that people with a complete vaccination schedule do not have to take a test when they arrive from a Member State of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, the Holy See or Switzerland.
Dec 3, 2021, 10:18 am
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From US embassy in France:
"On December 1, the French government announced new testing requirements for people entering France. Beginning December 4, all people age 12 and over entering France from outside the European Union will require a negative COVID test performed within 48 hours before departure, regardless of their vaccination status. Unvaccinated people entering France from another EU member country will need to have a negative Covid test performed in the 24 hours before their trip. Fully vaccinated people with a French or EU health pass will not require a test."
I haven't seen the bolded part mentioned yet. How does this make sense?
"On December 1, the French government announced new testing requirements for people entering France. Beginning December 4, all people age 12 and over entering France from outside the European Union will require a negative COVID test performed within 48 hours before departure, regardless of their vaccination status. Unvaccinated people entering France from another EU member country will need to have a negative Covid test performed in the 24 hours before their trip. Fully vaccinated people with a French or EU health pass will not require a test."
I haven't seen the bolded part mentioned yet. How does this make sense?
Dec 3, 2021, 10:21 am
#34
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From US embassy in France:
"On December 1, the French government announced new testing requirements for people entering France. Beginning December 4, all people age 12 and over entering France from outside the European Union will require a negative COVID test performed within 48 hours before departure, regardless of their vaccination status. Unvaccinated people entering France from another EU member country will need to have a negative Covid test performed in the 24 hours before their trip. Fully vaccinated people with a French or EU health pass will not require a test."
I haven't seen the bolded part mentioned yet. How does this make sense?
"On December 1, the French government announced new testing requirements for people entering France. Beginning December 4, all people age 12 and over entering France from outside the European Union will require a negative COVID test performed within 48 hours before departure, regardless of their vaccination status. Unvaccinated people entering France from another EU member country will need to have a negative Covid test performed in the 24 hours before their trip. Fully vaccinated people with a French or EU health pass will not require a test."
I haven't seen the bolded part mentioned yet. How does this make sense?
Dec 3, 2021, 10:30 am
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many US citizens received the French health pass, including me. There is a thread on it, was a simple application just needed to upload CDC card and flight info...but they stopped processing last month.
Dec 3, 2021, 10:46 am
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And will the airlines know this
Dec 3, 2021, 10:48 am
#37
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I found this page: https://covid-19.sante.gouv.fr/tests
Might be helpful.
But still, I don't expect the average airport checkin agent to know which tests are acceptable. Most will probably just look for the date and NEGATIVE. But you never know when you might get someone different. Plus I dont know if they check on arrival in France.
I thought you needed a 24hr test if arriving from an EU country.
Might be helpful.
But still, I don't expect the average airport checkin agent to know which tests are acceptable. Most will probably just look for the date and NEGATIVE. But you never know when you might get someone different. Plus I dont know if they check on arrival in France.
I thought you needed a 24hr test if arriving from an EU country.
Last edited by sbandy; Dec 3, 2021 at 11:22 am
Dec 3, 2021, 11:13 am
#38
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LumiraDX is what I had at Boots today.
Interesting that the consulate was saying 24 or 48 hours for tests if coming from the UK, but the press release is very clear that it must be <24 hours only.
(3) Test PCR ou antigénique négatif < 24h pour le Royaume-Uni.
https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/de...1221_3ep_0.pdf
Interesting that the consulate was saying 24 or 48 hours for tests if coming from the UK, but the press release is very clear that it must be <24 hours only.
(3) Test PCR ou antigénique négatif < 24h pour le Royaume-Uni.
https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/de...1221_3ep_0.pdf
Dec 3, 2021, 11:23 am
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One of the rapid antigen tests administered at CVS test is LumiraDX which is on the list but check with the specific Minute Clinic before you go. Also on the list is Abbott ID Now (Rapid PCR) which you can get at both CVS (limited sites) and Walgreens. The antigen test turnaround is usually 20 mins and the ID Now which is a fast PCR is a few hours. Your results wil have the name of the test that was administered.
Dec 3, 2021, 11:35 am
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LumiraDX is what I had at Boots today.
Interesting that the consulate was saying 24 or 48 hours for tests if coming from the UK, but the press release is very clear that it must be <24 hours only.
(3) Test PCR ou antigénique négatif < 24h pour le Royaume-Uni.
https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/de...1221_3ep_0.pdf
Interesting that the consulate was saying 24 or 48 hours for tests if coming from the UK, but the press release is very clear that it must be <24 hours only.
(3) Test PCR ou antigénique négatif < 24h pour le Royaume-Uni.
https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/de...1221_3ep_0.pdf
Dec 3, 2021, 11:43 am
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Dec 3, 2021, 11:51 am
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Dec 3, 2021, 12:28 pm
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Given the UK NHS vaccination certificate is deemed to be part of the EU DCC scheme now, applying that logic means we should be able to enter without a test. But...... nope, we require a test as of today.
Dec 3, 2021, 12:32 pm
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