Current travel advisories for France
Last Update: Wednesday, 23. September 2020 at 07:19
Please reconsider your need to travel to France.
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Current situation : 3.9 / 5
France is a country in Europe (Western Europe) with around 65 million citizens and a land mass of 547,030 km². We detected travel advisories from 8 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.5 / 5
France shares land borders with 8 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.5 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Switzerland (4.0), Belgium (3.8), Italy (3.6), Andorra (3.5), Spain (3.5), Luxembourg (3.5), Monaco with (3.3) and Germany with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports 468,069 cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
There are 31,416 reported deaths associated with the disease in France.
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/FR
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - De normala säkerhetsåtgärderna har skärpts på grund av terrorattackerna som har skett under de senaste åren. Det går inte att utesluta risken för nya terrorattacker.
Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reconsider travel to France due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for France due to COVID-19.
Improved conditions have been reported within France. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in France.
Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.
Demonstrations in Paris and other major cities continue in France and are expected to continue in the coming weeks. Property damage, including looting and arson, in populated tourist areas has occurred with reckless disregard for public safety. Police have responded with water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas. The U.S. Embassy is advising official U.S. government travelers to avoid travel to Paris and other major cities in France on the weekends.
Read the country information page.
Danger level: 4
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/france
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid non-essential travel.
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
Irish government
Quelle: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/france/
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
Danish government
Quelle: http://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/rejsevejledninger/frankrig/
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Vi fraråder alle ikke-nødvendige rejser til Frankrig, fordi Frankrig ikke opfylder kriterierne for lave smittetal i modellen for rejsevejledninger for EU- og Schengenlande. Du kan læse mere hos Statens Serum Institut. Den danske ambassade i Paris har de seneste oplysninger om lokale restriktioner i Frankrig. Hvis du vælger at rejse til Frankrig, bør du altid følge de lokale myndigheders anvisninger. Du bør løbende holde dig orienteret om udviklingen i Frankrig via den danske ambassade i Paris, de lokale myndigheder og nyhedsmedierne. Du bør også downloade vores app Rejseklar og tilmelde dig Danskerlisten. Du bør følge vores rejseråd i en tid med COVID-19 for at minimere risikoen for at blive smittet med coronavirus/COVID-19. Du kan læse mere om coronavirus/COVID-19 hos Sundhedsstyrelsen og Statens Serum Institut. Du bør altid følge Sundhedsstyrelsens råd til forebyggelse af smittespredning.
Danger level: 4
Avoid all unnecessary travel..
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/france
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Travel to France from countries within the European Area or with a low COVID-19 risk, is currently permitted. If you’re travelling from a country with a high COVID-19 risk, you'll need to either present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) at boarding or undertake mandatory testing on arrival at the airport. You may be denied entry to France. A voluntary 14-day quarantine period applies to certain travellers (see 'Travel'). It's mandatory to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces across France and you must wear a mask throughout Paris. Some areas across France may be subject to more restrictive measures, these can change at short notice. Contact your airline or local authorities for the latest update.
We advise:
Do not travel to France.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 65 million
- Covering landmass
- 547,030 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- FR
- Phone prefix
- +33
- Top Level Domain
- .fr
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800/3G
Airports in France (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in France.
Is France safe to travel in 2020?
There are some travel advisories for France. With a risk index of 3.9 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.
How many countries have issued advisories for France?
We currently know of 8 countries having issued advisories for France.
What countries does France share land borders with?
France shares land borders with 8 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.5 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Switzerland (4.0), Belgium (3.8), Italy (3.6), Andorra (3.5), Spain (3.5), Luxembourg (3.5), Monaco with (3.3) and Germany with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.