Covid-19 rules
All the latest news and practical advice about Covid-19 rules in France.
Tourists: What to do if you test positive for Covid in France
With tourism opening up and travel rules relaxed more and more people are visiting France - but what if you test positive for Covid while you are here?
What Covid rules and recommendations remain for visiting France?
If you're planning a trip to France in 2023, this is what you need to know about the Covid rules and recommendations that remain in place.
French PM says Covid tests for travellers from China 'will continue'
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Tuesday that Covid-19 tests for travellers arriving from China would continue despite protests from Beijing.
Is the EU likely to reinstate Covid travel restrictions?
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Brussels to discuss the latest Covid situation in China - so could this mark the return of vaccine passports and travel restrictions?
France starts testing Chinese arrivals to track variants
France on Sunday began testing passengers arriving from China in order to track potential Covid variants, Health Minister Francois Braun said.
Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants
A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe, this time driven by new, fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, is once again threatening to disrupt people's summer plans.
Covid-19: France ends obligatory face mask rule on public transport
As of Monday May 16th face masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport in France.
Where in France do you still need a face mask?
In France, masks will no longer be required on indoor transport as of Monday, May 16th. Here are rules and recommendations that are still in place:
Covid rules: What you need to know about watching sport in France
As France relaxes its health restrictions, here's what you need to know about the health protocol if you have match tickets.
Travel in Europe: UK to scrap all Covid travel rules
The UK is set to scrap all Covid-19 travel restrictions in what the government described as a "landmark moment".
France sees spike in Covid cases as restrictions ease
Monday marks a major relaxation of Covid rules in France - but case numbers appear to be rising again.
Why France's Covid-rule change is good news for Americans
The latest change to France's Covid rules means the end of two major problems that had led many Americans to cancel or postpone trips to France. Here's why the changes are good news for people travelling from the USA.
EXPLAINED: What do France's new Covid rules mean for tourists?
France is planning a major relaxation of its Covid rules, but other restrictions - notably on travel - remain in place. This is what you need to know if you're planning a trip to France.
'You can't fool a virus' - Many in France keep their masks despite rule change
Since Monday it has not been necessary to wear a mask in venues subject to the vaccine pass such as cinemas, museums and tourist sites - but many people in France say they will continue to wear it.
Calendar: When is France lifting Covid restrictions?
France has now laid out the full programme for lifting Covid restrictions - here's what is happening and when.
France to scrap vaccine pass and mask rule
The French Prime Minister has confirmed that the rules on masks and vaccine passes will be scrapped in almost all venues from March 14th.
Covid rules: What changes in France on Monday
As France gradually relaxes its Covid rules the next stage comes into force on Monday and concerns face masks and testing - here's what changes.
Reader question: What should I do if my French vaccine pass deactivates?
France has begun deactivating the vaccine passes of adults who have not had a Covid booster - here's what to do if this happens to you.
French government deactivates 3.5 million Covid vaccine passes
The French government has announced that 3.5 million people will be affected by the deactivation of their vaccine pass on Wednesday.
French health minister reveals the conditions to lift Covid restrictions
France's health minister has laid out the criteria that must be met before further relaxations of the country's Covid rules can take place.
France will end mask rules 'once there are fewer than 1,500 Covid patients in ICU'
Mask rules and mandatory vaccine passes can only end in France once there are fewer than 1,500 Covid patients in intensive care, the health minister has announced.
What are the rules in French ski resorts for the February holidays?
During the February school holidays many will be considering a ski holiday in France.
Covid rules and vaccine pass: What changes in France on Wednesday
This week in France there are two big Covid-related changes - the second phase in the relaxation of health rules and changes to the vaccine pass validity. Here's what you need to know.