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This FAQ contains information for foreign nationals wishing to enter France or already in France, who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

General information on restrictions and recommendations in France and action taken has been centralized on a platform at the following address: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19.

During your stay in France, download and activate the #TousAntiCovid application.

TRAVEL TO FRANCE

Can I enter France?

If you are vaccinated

If you are vaccinated, you can travel to France with no restrictions linked to health conditions.

The measures applicable to vaccinated adults also apply to any minors accompanying them, whether they are vaccinated or not. You can therefore travel with your underage children, whether they are vaccinated or not, and they will not need to self-isolate. Unvaccinated children aged 12 and over will need to present a negative test result as described below.

Travel documents if you are vaccinated:

  • proof of vaccination. It will only be valid if it proves that you are fully vaccinated, i.e.:
    • Seven days after the second shot for two-shot vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxevria and Covishield));
    • Four weeks after the shot for one-shot vaccines (Johnson & Johnson);
    • Seven days after the shot for vaccines administered to people who have already had COVID-19 (only one dose is necessary).
      Only vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)), or AstraZeneca (Covishield) will be accepted.
    • Seven days after a booster ARNm dose (Moderna or Pfizer) after two shots of a vaccine on the WHO’s health emergencies list (Sinovac/Coronavac or Sinopharm/BBIB-PVeroCells)
  • a sworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that
    • you have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection;
    • to your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey.

If you are not vaccinated

A list of countries of departure has been drawn up on the basis of the health indicators. The lists of countries can be altered based on changes in the epidemic situation.

Specific rules apply to road hauliers (in French and English).

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a “green” country

Countries/territories on the “green” list: countries in the European space (European Union, Andorra, the Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland), and Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Comoros Islands, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, New Zealand, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Vanuatu.

Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight. If you are travelling from Romania, your test must be taken less than 24 hours before the flight.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival. A certificate of recovery is a document issued to persons who have contracted COVID-19, upon presentation of a positive RT-PCR or antigenic test.

This will not apply to:

  • trips by residents of cross-border areas (border within a 30 km radius of your residence, and for a duration of less than 24 hours).
  • work-related trips, the urgent or frequent nature of which makes them incompatible with these tests;
  • trips by hauliers carrying out their work.

To avail of the exemptions above, you must have a document proving the reasons for your trip.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from an “orange” country

Countries/territories on the “orange” list: every country/territory in the world, except those on the green list and red list.
  • You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
  • Each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. If you are arriving from the United Kingdom, the PCR or antigenic test must have been taken less than 24 hours before boarding.

If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival. A certificate of recovery is a document issued to persons who have contracted COVID-19, upon presentation of a positive RT-PCR or antigenic test.

  • You may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France.
  • You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days.

If you are not vaccinated and you arrive from a “red” country

Countries/territories on the “red” list: Afghanistan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Georgia, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Suriname and Turkey
  • You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
  • Upon boarding, each traveller aged 12 and over must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.
    If you have previously contracted COVID-19, instead of a negative test result you may present a certificate of recovery dated more than 11 days and less than 6 months prior to the date of arrival. A certificate of recovery is a document issued to persons who have contracted COVID-19, upon presentation of a positive RT-PCR or antigenic test.
  • You will be tested when you arrive in France.
  • You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces.

Travel documents if you are not vaccinated

Depending on your circumstances, you must complete and carry some of the following documents in order to board:

  • a sworn declaration, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website stating that
    • you have no symptoms of COVID-19 infection;
    • to your knowledge, you have not been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to your journey;
    • (if you are aged 12 or over) you agree to submit to a virological RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 upon arrival in France;
    • (where applicable) you pledge to self-isolate for seven days;
    • (for non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a “red” country) you are aware that you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in France.
  • (for non-vaccinated travellers arriving from “orange” or “red” countries) an exempted international travel certificate for Metropolitan France, which you can download from the Interior Ministry’s website. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail);
  • (for non-vaccinated travellers arriving from a “red” country) proof of location of self-isolation, and where appropriate, access details for inspectors to carry out checks.

If you fail to produce these documents, you will be denied boarding.

In all cases, the usual travel restrictions apply (visas, duration of stay, etc.).
Whatever your place of departure, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France, you will be quarantined or placed and kept in isolation by the prefect.

Other rules apply to travel to and from French overseas territories (see below).

I am travelling to or from a French overseas territory or Corsica. What are the rules?

Each overseas territory as well as Corsica, sets its own entry conditions and possible restrictions (curfew, lockdowns, etc.) based on the local epidemiological situation. You are therefore highly advised to visit the website of the prefecture or high commission of your destination before you travel.

Travel between Metropolitan France and some overseas territories is only possible if you have pressing grounds for travel.

You must in that case have a travel certificate for overseas territories and Corsica, available on the Interior Ministry’s website.

The specific conditions for each overseas territory and Corsica are available on the website of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory.

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https://my.ambafrance.org/Visas-for-France-FAQ

***FMCO : The visa section is opened every Monday and Friday***

The appointments have to be taken on-line (slots are opened 7 days before each session only). No appointment will be given by email.

Find answers to the frequently asked questions here. And keep up to date by consulting our website regularly!

Last update: October 6, 2021

1- Reopening of the borders of the European Union with Pass Sanitary

As part of the measures to contain the spreading of COVID-19, individual Schengen States have introduced travel restrictions. Depending on the development of the epidemiological situation both within and outside the EU, travel restrictions may be eased or reintroduced.

From the 9th of June 2021, the European Union has decided to reopen their borders, for those who have completed the full process of vaccination.

All travellers are responsible for verifying the travel restrictions in place before departure. Holders of a visa are not automatically entitled to enter the France area and must respect the entry conditions applicable at the date of travel.

All travellers are also responsible for verifying with Malaysian Immigration about the conditions of Exit and Re-entry in Malaysia, whether for Malaysian citizens or citizens of a third country.

For all short stay visa applications, it will be mandatory to present your approval of exit and re-entry from MyTravelPass the day of submission.

Coming from Malaysia (amber zone)

Proof of vaccination Compelling reasons Test required prior boarding Test required on arrival Quarantine
I’m fully vaccinated (with a EU approved vaccine*) Not required Not required Not required Not required
I’m not vaccinated (or vaccinated with only 1 dose / or if vaccinated with unauthorised vaccine in EU) List of compelling reasons** PCR test negative <72 hours or antigenic negative <48 hours Random antigenic testing 7 days Self-isolation

*Authorised vaccines by the EU : Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson.

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines administered in Malaysia are all recognised in Europe, regardless of the country of manufacture.

Do check as well with your airline the specific requirements, including for Covid-19 tests, before taking your flight.

The MySejahtera certificate is recognised in France for crossing borders. You would however need to go through a specific procedure to access to the “Pass Sanitaire” (see details below).

In France, the proof of vaccination is only valid if complete, as follows:

  • 1 week after the 2nd dose for vaccines with double doses (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca)
  • 4 weeks after for single dose vaccines (Johnson & Johnson)
  • 2 weeks after one dose of vaccine for those who have had Covid-19 antecedent (only 1 dose is required)

** Compelling reasons : Who is currently allowed to enter France as an exemption from the border closure?

  • Student moving to France for the second university semester as part of a program at a higher education institution; Researcher settling in France at the invitation of a research laboratory, for research activities requiring a physical presence
  • Spouse of French national
  • Talent Passport and their family
  • Foreign officials taking up duties in France (diplomats, holders of official passports, etc.)
  • Visa for returning to France, as the main place of residence

How can I get an appointment ?

***FMCO: The visa section is opened every Monday and Friday***
The appointments have to be taken on-line (slots are opened 7 days before each session only). No appointment will be given by email.

REMINDER: Malaysian citizens don’t need a visa for less than 90 days, BUT need to verify the current conditions of entry below.

For other nationalities, please check the visa wizard: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas/ai-je-besoin-d-un-visa

2- Once I get my visa, what should I do prior departure to France?

  • From 9th of June 2021, it is compulsory for travellers coming from Malaysia
  • A proof of vaccination will be asked prior departure by the airlines, and on-arrival by the French immigration

For those who are not vaccinated, but have a compelling reason to enter France (explanation above) :

  • To take a PCR test done less than 72 hours or rapid antigenic test 48 hours before their departure.
  • Furthermore, upon arrival in France, travelers have to sign a declaration (« Déclaration pour voyageur de 12 ans et plus ») committing to self quarantine for seven days. At the end of these 7 days, a new PCR test has to be done.
  • In addition, prior departure, you will have to fill-up the International Travel Exemption Certificate for Metropolitan France as well as with a declaration that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms.

Both declaration and certificate can be downloaded on the Ministry of the Interior’s website (“Attestation de déplacement dérogatoire vers la France métropolitaine depuis les pays tiers”). You must present these documents to airline companies, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).

It is strongly recommended that you check with the airline companies to find out what additional arrangements would be put in place by the countries through which you are transiting.

3- “Pass Sanitaire” for fully vaccinated foreigners who are entering France

The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs is setting up a specific process allowing foreign tourists vaccinated with one of the vaccines recognised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or their equivalents to obtain a valid Pass Sanitaire on French territory.

This Pass will allow you to enter some premises such as restaurants, trains, etc.

This system is initially open to foreign tourists from outside Europe, already present in the national territory or arriving by September 30th. Requests for an arrival after this date will be taken into account later.

You can apply for a COVID vaccine certificate of equivalence if you meet the following conditions:

  • If you have not been vaccinated in a Member State of the European Union, Albania, Andorra, Faroe Islands, the Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Morocco, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, San Marino, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, as these countries issue digital COVID certificates that are accepted by France;
  • If you are aged 12 and 2 months or over as at 1 october 2021. Below this age, you are not subject to COVID certificate requirements;
  • You have been vaccinated with a vaccine which is accepted by the European Medicines Agency or an equivalent for over
    • 4 weeks if you received a one-dose injection (Johnson&Johnson);
    • 7 days after the second injection for two-dose vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca);
    • 7 days after the injection if you have recovered from COVID-19 (in this case, only one dose is necessary);
    • 7 days after a booster ARNm dose (Moderna or Pfizer) after two shots of a vaccine on the WHO’s health emergencies list (Sinovac/Coronavac or Sinopharm/BBIB-PVeroCells)
  • You are already in France or you intend going there within the coming days.

In order to obtain Pass Sanitaire, you will have to apply on-line: https://www.demarches-simplifiees.fr/commencer/passe-sanitaire-etrangers
For students :https://www.demarches-simplifiees.fr/commencer/passe-sanitaire-etudiants

More details on this procedure in this article.

The Embassy of France is not involved in the process to obtain Pass Sanitaire and will not be able to inform you on the stage of your application.

As soon as the request is processed, an email containing the QR code will be sent. This can be printed and presented on paper or in digital format and its duration will not be limited.

As a reminder, alternatively, a health pass limited to 72 hours can also be obtained through a negative test.

For unvaccinated people, a negative test of less than 72 hours is required for activities subject to the pass (restaurants, museums, major events, etc.).

For more information you can consult the website of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr

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