Summer holidays are approaching and many of us are considering a trip (in France or elsewhere!) to clear our minds in this resolutely gloomy period…
Warning: contrary to false information that has circulated a lot in recent days on social networks, it is absolutely not not necessary to have received a fourth dose of anti-Covid-19 vaccine to travel in Europe and outside Europeas recalled by the Directorate General of Health (DGS).
No need to be vaccinated to travel to metropolitan France
Since April 7, 2022, the fourth dose of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine (which is also the second booster dose) is only recommended for all people over the age of 60 whose last injection was more than six months ago, as well as immunocompromised people. No obligation, therefore.
In addition, to travel within the borders of metropolitan France by train, bus, boat or plane, the health pass is not no longer mandatory since mid-March 2022. To travel to overseas territories, a negative test (PCR or antigenic) must always be presented; people who are not completely vaccinated must also justify a “compelling reason” professional or family.
What about trips in Europe or outside Europe? Unfortunately, each country has published its own rules: the best thing is to consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France Diplomacy) before buying plane tickets…
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