France is updating travel advisors on the latest health requirements for visitors to get the most out of their visit.
As of January 24, a "vaccination pass" is required for people aged 16 and over in almost all places where the "health activity pass" was previously necessary (access to bars and restaurants, cinemas, museums, theatres, large shopping centres, planes, trains, buses).
Beginning February 15, visitors must present a vaccination certificate to obtain the vaccine pass. The certificate must detail a full vaccination schedule (two doses of vaccine) + one booster dose received at least 7 days before arrival in France and required within four months (121 days) after a second dose for people aged 18 and over. It is important to note that positive test results would not be accepted if the infection occurred outside the EU (in lieu of booster).
Getting a vaccine equivalency pass is a simple process that can be done directly in pharmacies for a maximum price of 36 euros. Here's a list of participating pharmacies.
Children under 12 years and 2 months of age are not subject to the health pass requirements.
The "vaccination pass" does not apply to minors between 12 and 15 years of age. However, they are required to have a "health activity pass" which includes proof of a complete vaccination schedule (2 doses) or a proof of a negative test less than 24 hours old.
Adolescents aged 16 to 17 years must complete a full vaccination schedule (two doses with a third dose strongly recommend) to obtain the vaccination pass.
To Sum Up, Here's What Canadians Need To Enter France:
--Passport
-- Proof of an original complete vaccination in paper version.
-- Negative PCR or antigenic test less than 48 hours* prior to departure.
-- A sworn statement attesting to the absence of symptoms of infection in the last 48 hours and no contact with a confirmed case for at least fourteen days.
-- Visitors may be required to realize a random antigenic test upon entry into France.
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