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France Travel Requirements

Planning a trip to France? Here’s what you need to know before you go.

France is one of the most popular European travel destinations, and for good reason. Art, culture, architecture, food, wine, shopping, and rich history are all at your disposal as soon as you touch down on French soil. Paris alone could take up your entire itinerary, no matter how long you stay. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, world-renowned shopping, 100+ Michelin star-rated restaurants, and so much more await.

Step outside of Paris and walk the vineyards and chateaux of the Loire Valley or bike along the Loire River. Take a culinary tour of Bordeaux, relax on the pebbled beaches of Nice, or take an excursion to one of the many castles peppered throughout the country. There is no shortage of things to do, see, taste, and experience, no matter what kind of traveler you are.

But, before you say bonjour la France, make sure you understand the pre-departure and arrival guidelines, so there are no surprises once you get to the airport. No one wants to start a vacation, or any trip for that matter, running around the airport tying up loose ends you didn’t know were loose. Read on to learn what you need to know before you go.

Before Departure

All travelers to France must complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to departure. You can complete a digital version of the PLF (dPLF) via https://app.euplf.eu/#/ or request a form from the airline on the day of departure. Before you board the plane, the airline will collect one of the following:

Paper form
QR code generated upon completion of the digital form
Confirmation email received upon completion of the digital form

Requirements Based on Vaccination Status

Fully vaccinated travelers may enter France freely, without any pre-travel testing. The nuance here lies within the requirements to be deemed fully vaccinated by European regulations, which are the ones that matter if you are heading to France. Per these regulations, you must receive the final vaccination series dose or a booster within nine months before travel.

Unvaccinated travelers and travelers who do not meet the nine-month guidelines must provide proof of one of the following:

A negative antigenic test within 48 hours of departure
A negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure
A certificate of recovery older than 11 days and less than six months

The airline you are traveling with will confirm this before boarding.

Upon Arrival in France

For fully vaccinated travelers (those travelers fully vaccinated within the regulations stated above), proof of a complete vaccination schedule is sufficient to arrive in France, regardless of the country of origin.

For unvaccinated travelers from countries on the “green” list, no further testing or isolation is required upon arrival.

Unvaccinated travelers from a country on the “orange” list must present a compelling reason justifying the need to come to mainland France. They also may still be subject to a random test on arrival. Travelers who test positive will have to isolate themselves.

Green and orange zoned countries are classified based on the current circulation of the COVID-19 virus. To see the complete green and orange countries list, visit https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/covid-19-international-travel.

Other Requirements

By May 2023, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) travel authorization. There are currently 63 countries on this list, including the United States.

Travel Insurance for France

For citizens of countries that require a Schengen Visa to enter France, you must have a valid travel medical insurance plan that includes at least €30,000 (around $32,000) to apply for the visa. Our Safe Travels International plan meets this requirement and provides a signed visa letter.

For all others, travel insurance is not a requirement to enter France. Still, it is always wise to protect your financial investment in the trip and cover yourself should any accidental injuries or illnesses happen while you travel.

Read more about travel insurance for France here and get a quote today!

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By Administrator at 25 May 2022

What to Expect for Summer 2022 Travel

Summer is right around the corner and that means so are all your long-awaited summer vacation plans. With travel restrictions and mask mandates dropping by the day and the world opening back up, 2022 has become the year of making up for lost time, especially when it comes to travel. So, you’ve done everything you need to do, like getting vaccinated, securing your negative test results on time before your trip, and even quarantining when necessary. You are ready for vacation!

But are the airlines and cruise lines ready for you? To put it candidly, experts predict “a summer of travel chaos,” according to this article from CNN. But why? On one side, there are the travelers who have been waiting to take these trips for over two years now and are out en masse, ready and raring to go. On the other side, airlines and other travel institutions had many layoffs during the pandemic and are still trying to play catch up with hiring staff, which is more difficult to do now than it was pre-pandemic. The combination of the two creates the chaos that we are seeing in recent headlines.

Some experts are advising people to stay away from Europe during the month of August, typical peak tourist season, due to technical issues affecting British Airways, the United Kingdom’s most used carrier. If you are already planning to travel to Europe this summer, you may want to consider a travel insurance plan that includes Cancel For Any Reason. With this type of coverage, you can cancel your trip for reasons not covered under the base Trip Cancellation plan and still receive up to 75% reimbursement of your non-refundable trip costs. If the travel trends we are seeing now get worse over the summer with delays and cancellations, this is one of the safest insurance options you can have to protect your trip investment.

Prepare for the Chaos

So, what can you do to prepare for the summer chaos? Really, the best thing you can do is make plans as far in advance as possible. This means booking your flight or cruise, well, yesterday, but it’s not too late to do it now! Booking early allows time to make alternate plans if your flight gets canceled. In the US specifically, if an airline cancels your flight, it is obligated to find an alternate way to your destination, although their timeline and yours may not be on the same track.

Additionally, booking travel through a trusted travel agent is a smart way to go. They want your trip to go just as seamlessly as you do and have access to information and deals you cannot find on your own. They also keep up with which airlines have the most on-time flights and least cancellations so can help guide you accordingly.

If you have already booked your summer trip, get a travel insurance quote today. From missed connections to canceled events, there’s a policy at Trawick International that can cover you and save you from losing money if things happen to go awry. You can purchase some plans right up until the day before you leave, but some benefits, like Cancel For Any Reason, must be booked within a specific window of time after your first trip deposit.

Our customer service team is always ready to answer your questions and help you choose the best travel insurance plan for your trip and budget. Live chat with a representative, call us at (888) 301-9289, or email info@trawickinternational.com 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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By Administrator at 11 May 2022

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