France

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

Note! For the French overseas territories, there may be different rules, which are displayed separately.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Quarantine is not currently required.

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result (pass sanitaire) is only mandatory in health care facilities and retirement homes.

Current value: 503. Previous week: 582

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

Face masks are now only required in health (care) facilities.

Gatherings in private spaces are permitted.

Non-essential shops and businesses are permitted to open.

Restaurants and bars are open.

Hotels are open.

Events/gatherings may take place, crowd limits have been lifted.

Sports, cultural and entertainment facilities (theatres, cinemas, museums, amusement parks) are open without restrictions in place.

Public transport services within France and cross-border train/bus services have resumed.

Face masks are no longer mandatory.

Airports have resumed normal operations.

Quarantine/isolation is not currently required if travellers have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case or if they themselves have tested positive during their stay.

There are no known restrictions

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website. 

Information about Covid-19 testing in France (test centers & costs) can be found here.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.