Travelling to and holidays in France with Covid

Update 09/03/2022 at 10.00 Please note – the information here is simply a guide. It’s your responsibility to  check government websites and comply with the latest entry requirements before travel. Our Booking Terms and Conditions.  The below is a guide only and is based on the UK government's and our understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport. Entry requirements change quickly and at short notice, so please check the FCDO website and the links we’ve provided.

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I’m fully vaccinated

(aged 18 or over)

 

FLYING TO LYON, GRENOBLE OR CHAMBÉRY

I’m fully vaccinated (aged 18 or over)

 

 

FLYING TO GENEVA (SWITZERLAND)

I’m travelling with a child

 

 

FLYING TO LYON, GRENOBLE OR CHAMBÉRY

I’m travelling with a child

 

 

FLYING TO GENEVA (SWITZERLAND)

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Do I need to show my vaccination status to travel to France?

You need to show proof of your vaccination status either with a printed copy of your certificate or a digital copy on your smartphone. If it’s been over 9 months since your second vaccination, you will also need to have had your booster jabSee what fully vaccinated means in France.


You need to show proof of your vaccination status, either with a printed copy of your certificate or a digital copy on your smartphone.

 

See what fully vaccinated means in Switzerland.
However, the rules in resort are different – if   your second vaccination was more than 4 months ago, you need to show proof that you’ve had a booster jab to get your ‘pass vaccinal’. This applies to anyone aged 18 years and 1 month or older. You need to show your ‘pass vaccinal’ to check into your accommodation and enter enclosed public spaces in the resort and on the mountain.

Children aged 17 and under don’t need to be vaccinated to travel to France.  

However, the rules in resort are different – if you’re aged 16-17 you need to show proof that you’re fully vaccinated or fully recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days to get your ‘pass vaccinal. You need to show your ‘pass vaccinal’ to check into your accommodation and enter enclosed public spaces in the resort and on the mountain.  

 

Children aged 18 can follow the rules for 16–17-year-olds until 1 month after their 18th birthday. When they’re 18 years and 1 month old they’ll need to follow the requirements for adults.

Children aged 17 and under don’t need to be vaccinated to travel to France via Geneva.

However, the rules in resort are different – if you’re aged 16-17 you need to show proof that you’re fully vaccinated or fully recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days to get your ‘pass vaccinal’. You need to show your ‘pass vaccinal’ to check into your accommodation and enter enclosed public spaces in the resort and on the mountain. 

 

Children aged 18 can follow the rules for 16–17-year-olds until 1 month after their 18th birthday. When they’re 18 years and 1 month old they’ll need to follow the requirements for adults.

Do I need to take a test to travel to France?

You don’t need to take a test to travel to France. 


Children aged 11 and under don’t need to take a test to travel to France. 
Unvaccinated children aged 12-17 need to book and pay for an antigen (lateral flow) test, to be taken in the 48 hours before their flight departure time or a PCR test, to be taken in the 72 hours before their flight departure time.  
Fully vaccinated children aged 12-17 don’t need to take a test but will be asked to show their vaccination status.


What forms do I need to fill in before I go?

Everyone aged 12 and over, regardless if your flight lands in France or Switzerland, needs to print out a statement of honour for travellers coming from a country on France’s red list’ each and complete it by hand. Right now, the UK is on France’s orange list – this can change quickly, so make sure you check the FCDO website for updates and print the correct ‘statement of honour’ shortly before you travel. On this form, you need to confirm that you’ve not had COVID-19 symptoms in the last 48 hours and that you’ve no knowledge of being in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days before departure. You also need to agree to take an antigen test or a PCR test on arrival in France if randomly selected to do so.

 

you can print a copy. You’ll need to complete another form before your transfer from the resort back to Geneva Airport in Switzerland. Completing this form in

both directions is the only additional thing you’ll need to do if you’re travelling to France via Switzerland.


If your flight is to and from Chambery or Lyon Airport (France), you may also be asked to fill out a 
digital EU Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at the airport before you board your flight.  We recommend filling this out before you get to the airport, as it's likely you'll be asked to show it.  

Do I need to buy a COVID- 19 ‘test to return’ to fly back to the UK?

You no longer need to take a COVID-19 test to return.



Do I need to book any tests to take when I’m back in the UK?

You no longer need to take any COVID-19 tests when you return home. 

WHILE ON HOLIDAY

What should I expect in the resort?

There is no longer a requirement to wear masks in open or enclosed spaces in France.

 

See what fully vaccinated means in France.



Do I need to wear a face mask or social distance in France?

There is no longer a requirement to wear masks in open or enclosed spaces in France.

When you land in Geneva (Switzerland) you need to wear a face mask in enclosed public spaces – it’s compulsory in Switzerland. You’ll need to wear one in the airport and on the coach.

 

You’ll also need to follow

Switzerland’s social distancing guidelines, which means you need to keep a 1.5-metre distance from anyone who’s not travelling with you.

 

When in France, there is no longer a requirement to wear masks in open or enclosed spaces in France.

 

Children aged 5 and under, there is no longer a requirement to wear masks in open or enclosed spaces in France.

 

Children aged 6 and over there is no longer a requirement to wear masks in open or enclosed spaces in France.

When you land in Geneva (Switzerland), everyone aged 12 and over needs to wear a face mask in enclosed public spaces – it’s compulsory in

Switzerland. You’ll need to wear one in the airport and on the coach.

 

You’ll also need to follow

Switzerland’s social distancing guidelines, which means you need to keep a 1.5-metre distance from anyone who’s not travelling with you.

 

When in France, children aged 6 and over there is no longer a requirement to wear masks in open or enclosed spaces in France.

What will it be like on the mountain?

As well as the above, there’ll be regular checks on the mountain, so you’ll need to carry a digital or printed copy of your vaccination certificate and your passport so you can prove your identity. You’ll need your pass sanitaire’ for ski school and the ski lifts.

 

If your resort shares its ski area with another country and you plan on skiing across the border, you’ll need to check the entry requirements and local restrictions for that country too.

Children aged 12 and over should carry a copy of their vaccination certificate or proof they’ve recovered from COVID-19 as there’ll be regular checks on the mountain. We recommend putting a photocopy of their passport identity page in their ski jacket pocket.

Children aged 16-17 will need their ‘pass vaccinal’ for ski school and the ski lifts.

 

If your resort shares its ski area with another country and you plan

on skiing across the border, you’ll need to check the entry requirements and local restrictions for that country too.

BEFORE YOU COME HOME

What forms do I need to fill in before I return to the UK? 


 

You need to complete Passenger Locator Form (PLF) in the 48 hours before you return to the UK. Top tip: If you create a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) account, you can start filling out the form before you go on holiday, meaning it will be faster to complete and submit in the final days of your trip. 

 

If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland children aged 
17 and under can be included on an adult’Passenger Locator Form (PLF), which needs to be completed in the 48 hours before you return to the UK. The child and the adult must be staying together at the same address, otherwise the child needs to complete their own form
If you live in Scotland children aged 15 and under can be included on an adult’Passenger Locator Form (PLF), which needs to be completed in the 48 hours before you return to the UK. The child and the adult must be staying together at the same address, otherwise the child needs to complete their own form.
If you live in Scotland children aged 15 and under can be included on an adult’Passenger Locator Form (PLF), which needs to be completed in the 48 hours before you return to the UK. The child and the adult must be staying together at the same address, otherwise the child needs to complete their own form.

OTHER INFO

Is there anything else I need to know?

To automatically receive the latest travel advice, click on the email sign up button on the general FCDO advice for France. Also see entry requirements and Coronavirus information.







 

Useful links to our key resorts to find out more information and to book tests:


TESTING CENTRE FOR MERIBEL
The Méribel Valley has two test centres located at the Parc Olympique in Méribel and under “Pas du lac” gondola in Mottaret.
These test centres will offer PCR and antigen (lateral flow) tests, either of which may be used to validate your Health Pass. They will be open this winter season from December 4, 2021 to April 22, 2022 and will be open every day from 9am to 1pm and from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

Result within 24hrs (PCR) or 15min (antigen).

  • Prices: 44€ for a PCR test & 22€ for an Antigen test  - Book a test, click here.

When booking, please make sure you fill in the box where you are asked to state your country. This will deactivate the requirement to provide a French social security number. (This number is only required for French residents.)
 
Medical and Rehabilitation Centre
Parc Olympique
Meribel 73550
tel 0479086041
PARC OLYMPIQUE (entrance leading to the conference rooms, to the right of the catwalk) Meribel 73550

To make an appointment for a PCR or an antigen test, click here.
 
TESTING CENTRE FOR LA TANIA
The Covid-19 testing centre in Courchevel is open, in collaboration with the SynLab laboratory, in the Arolles room at La Croisette, Courchevel 1850, to carry out RT-PCR tests and antigenic tests will be offered from the beginning of the winter season. Appointments can be made on the SYNLAB Pays de Savoie website. Choose your sampling location by scrolling down to required test centre.

Two test centres are open in the resort:
La Tania medical centre will carry out antigen tests from 8.30am to 10.30am and from 5pm to 6pm.
La Grandzeta
369, route de Praz Juget
To make an appointment, click here.

The Courchevel Village test center will be performing antigenic tests starting Friday, December 24.
Maison de 1550 (1st floor)
219 Rue des Rois
73120 Courchevel
To make an appointment, click here.

Useful links 

https://uk.ambafrance.org/COVID-19-rules-for-travel-between-France-and-the-UK-28918

https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage

https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland/entry-requirements

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html

https://travelcheck.admin.ch/home

https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements

https://swiss.travel-regulations.com/?language=en

https://www.easyjet.com/en/covid-19-travel-hub/country-specific-restrictions-and-entry-requirements

https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/service-information/coronavirus-and-eurostar-service/travel-requirements

https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/travelling-with-us/latest/covid-19/

https://ski-resort.meribel.net/covid-19-information/

https://courchevel.com/en/info-covid