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

Updated: 20.07.21

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.

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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 is here.

At present, United Kingdom is classified in the “Amber” category for travel to France, therefore the following requirements apply:

• Arrivals into France from the United Kingdom (incl. Northern Ireland):
  • Fully vaccinated passengers:
    • Do not need a COVID-19 test to enter France. The period of time to wait following the final dose has been reduced to 7 days (double dose, or previous infection + one dose) and 28 days (single dose vaccine).
    • Must complete a Sworn Statement in English that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms, have not knowingly been in contact with a confirmed case in the preceding 14 days
• Non-vaccinated passengers aged 12 years and older:
  • must be in possession of a negative result from either an RT-PCR or Antigen COVID-19 test with certification taken within 24 hours before departure. The negative test certificate must state: test type (PCR or Antigen), show full name and time/date of test.
  • Need to complete a travel certificate form detailing essential reasons for travel, and self-isolate for 7 days on arrival. Random antigen tests may be administered to non-vaccinated arrivals.
  • Must complete a Sworn Statement in English that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms, have not knowingly been in contact with a confirmed case in the preceding 14 days
  • Children under 12 years are exempt from the requirement to have a pre-departure COVID-19 test result, but are required to complete a declaration that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms and have not knowingly been in contact with a confirmed case in the preceding 14 days. See Sworn Statement in English form for children.
  • Proof of completion of vaccination or test results will be required for check-in and inspection 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.

When in France

• Face masks / coverings: By law, French Authorities require passengers to wear a face mask / face covering when in French waters, 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.
• Health Pass (Pass Sanitaire): Visitors to France will need to prove that they are either fully vaccinated, recently recovered from COVID-19 or have a recent (< 72 hours) negative COVID19 test result in order to travel on buses and trains, and to enter certain leisure facilities and sites, including restaurants, bars, some shopping centres, amusement parks, and hospitals. The EU Digital Covid Certificate or NHS COVID Pass will be accepted as proof, or you can download the French TousAntiCovid app and scan in your QR code to add your certificate to the Health Pass section.  Children under the age of 18 years are exempt until 30th September when this requirement will come into force for those aged 12 – 17 years.  Full details available here