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UK (incl. N. IRELAND) TO FRANCE Travel Restrictions

Updated: 14.01.22

We are operating our ‘Travel Safe’ programme to ensure the safety and comfort of both passengers and crew on all our services. In accordance with public health guidelines, it is recommended to wear face coverings while onboard our ships for the safety of all. In French and Irish ports and when in French waters, the wearing of face coverings is mandatory. See what we are doing here.

We strongly recommend adding our new flexibility option when making a new booking.

What you need to do before traveling to FRANCE FROM UK (incl. N. IRELAND) :

The latest travel advice from UK (including N. Ireland) to France effective from 14 January is here.

Arrivals into France from the United Kingdom (incl. Northern Ireland):

  • All passengers:
    • Pre-departure test: All passengers aged 12 years and older must be in possession of a negative result from either an RT-PCR or Lateral Flow Antigen COVID-19 test with certification taken within 24 hours before departure.
    • Sworn health declaration: all passengers must complete a sworn health declaration certifying the absence of COVID-19 symptoms or contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and that you agree to take an antigen test that may be performed on arrival in France.
  • Vaccinated passengers: vaccinated passengers with proof of being fully vaccinated no longer need a compelling reason to travel to France, nor is a period of self-isolation required on arrival. The measures applying to vaccinated adults are extended to their accompanying minors/children.
  • Un-vaccinated Passengers:
    • Unvaccinated passengers need a compelling reason to travel to France and a form completed declaring that reason.
    • Before Departure: unvaccinated passengers must register on this digital platform https://passager.serveureos.org/ stating the address for their stay in France.
    • Isolation on arrival: It is a requirement to self-isolate on arrival for 10 days. This can be reduced to 48 hours if a negative PCR/lateral flow antigen test result is obtained.

 

  • More details and links to the compelling reasons and health declaration forms can be found here:

  • Negative test certificates (digital or paper format) must state: test type (PCR or Antigen), show full name and time/date of test. Self administered tests without professional certification (including NHS tests) are not considered valid for travel.

  • Completed forms and proof of vaccination and/or test results will be required for check-in, or boarding denied. Inspections will be conducted at border control and entry refused for non-compliance.

  • By law, French Authorities require passengers to wear a face mask / face covering when in French waters, when in French ports and when in a closed public area. Please have a face mask / face covering with you when travelling with us and remember that social distancing and face-covering rules are in place throughout France.