Brits heading on France holidays will no longer need to take a Covid test if they are fully vaccinated - and this applies to anyone aged 12 or over.
Under previous rules, fully vaccinated Brits can visit had needed either a negative PCR or antigen test result taken within 48 hours of arrival.
However this has now been scrapped, although travellers still need to meet other entry requirements such as signing a ‘sworn statement’ that they are not suffering from any coronavirus symptoms.
The country is following in the footsteps of Portugal and Greece, both of whom have also eased their travel rules and scrapped pre-departure Covid tests for vaccinated Brits.
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However, it’s worth noting that France recently tightened up its rules around what counts as being fully vaccinated.
To qualify, you need to have received your full vaccination course within 270 days - or nine months - of arrival. Otherwise, you'll need to show proof of a booster jab to be considered as fully jabbed.
The rules apply to anybody aged 12 or over, but unvaccinated children can still visit.
The UK Foreign Office explains in its France travel advice: "The same measures applied to vaccinated adults are applied to any minors who are travelling with them, whether vaccinated or not."
Unvaccinated travellers will still be required to have an essential reason to travel for France as well as a negative Covid test, and will be required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival.
Meanwhile, tourists will still be subject to strict Covid rules while in France.
This includes anyone aged 16 or over needing a ‘pass vaccinal’ to access the likes of restaurants, bars, museums and other venues.
To obtain one you need either proof of vaccination, proof of recovery, or proof of a medical exemption from vaccines from a doctor.
For children aged 12-15 there is a 'pass sanitaire' option which can be obtained with a negative Covid test result or proof of vaccination.
In recent weeks an increasing number of countries have been easing their travel restrictions, and meaning Brits' holiday options are quickly expanding.
For example New Zealand has unveiled the phased reopening of its borders, Australia is set to welcome tourists back this month, and Morocco recently lifted a travel ban it had put in place due to concerns over the Omicron variant back in December.
Travel restrictions can change quickly during the pandemic, so if you are considering a trip then you should always check the Foreign Office's latest France travel advice before booking or going on a trip.
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