although many countries in europe rise gradually closing their borders, the French will not be able to move anywhere, or any how. The Express makes the point.
A exceptional situation, exceptional measures. Due to the pandemic of Covid-19 which has shaken the world for almost six months, the traditional summer vacation will have a special taste for the French. After two months of confinement and the anxiety related to this crisis, many citizens are waiting with baited breath to buckle up their suitcases and leave their daily life. Thus, 59% of French people (compared to 55% in 2018) intend to travel this summer, according to a survey BVA cited the 8 June by the specialized log echo tourism.
But many questions remain : could we take the airplane ? Where could we go ? With what guarantees ? What will happen if a second wave burst ? Based on the information available on the website of the ministry of foreign Affairs as well as on the application to Re-Open the set up by the european Commission, The Express train made the point on what you need to know before you book your holiday.
Where can I go on holiday in Europe ?
countries that accept French tourists
within the european Union, a majority of countries now accept French nationals. Latest country to reopen its borders on Sunday, June 21, Spain is again accessible to travellers from France. But Madrid will keep its border with Portugal closed until the 1st of July. In the meantime, a French will not be able to make it to Lisbon or to Porto by land, but only by plane.
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Italy, the first european country where the pandemic of coronavirus was reported, has also reopened its borders to tourists, the 3 June. Croatia also welcomes new tourists, but request confirmation of a reservation a tourist to enter its territory. The access of French travellers is also possible in Serbia, in Bulgaria, Estonia and Latvia. On June 15, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Norway and the netherlands have also re-opened their borders.
On the other hand, the most often, if you’re French, but you get a zone located outside of Europe, you will need to have a familial pattern or a professional and you will be subject to a quatorzaine mandatory. Indeed, the european Union has not yet lifted the restrictions on its external borders, and a principle of reciprocity applies with many States.
Where can I travel in Europe ?
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restrictions or prohibitions
In contrast, other countries such as Great Britain or Ireland have introduced at the beginning of the month of June a quatorzaine mandatory for all new employees. A measure that could be lifted, however, in the next few weeks. In Austria, the entry on the territory is possible by land, but it is not possible from an airport only on condition of placing himself in self-quarantine for 14 days.
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in Cyprus, the French nationals are not included among those allowed to enter the island at the June 9, 2020. Malta has announced the re-opening of its international airport, effective July 1, 2020 for the flights from 19 countries or regions, but France is not among them. Finally, four countries of the european Union (Finland, Denmark, Malta, Cyprus) and Norway prohibit the input on their soil to travellers from France, except for special reasons. In Denmark, the borders are closed for non-Danish citizens who do not reside in the country or who do not have a valid reason to enter. The entry of a foreigner wishing to stay in their own vacation home in Denmark is considered an “acceptable reason”. On the other hand, a vacation stay in a rented house or a hotel is not considered a valid reason. Finally, the Quai d’orsay did not recommend the French to go to Greece as from 1 July.
Where to go on holiday in the rest of the world ?
If the external borders the european, will progressively reopen from the 1st of July, the ministry of foreign Affairs recommends that the French of “defer until further order and any travel or travel outside the european area”.
destinations of new accessible
In the rest of the world, the revival of tourism is difficult, and few countries today are open to French nationals without health protocol. The Dominican Republic destination, with its beaches and attractive prices attracts many French, announced that she would be ready to receive international passengers from 1st July. “Most of the hotels in the country will operate as normal from this date onwards”, explained the ministry of tourism in a press release.
On June 15, his neighbor in Jamaica has re-opened its borders to international tourists, as announced by the minister of tourism of jamaica, Edmund Bartlett. Travellers will be subjected to the same screening process health that the inhabitants of the island, namely, temperature controls, and observation of the symptoms as early as the arrivalea.
Africa
In Africa, Tanzania has lifted quarantine measures imposed on passengers, and the restriction of commercial flights. However, the epidemic is still active and the capacity local health limited, the ministry of foreign Affairs advises on his site to defer travel non-essential.
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Tunisia, which plans to reopen its borders air, land and sea from the 27th of June, imposed since 18 June for those wishing to enter the territory of present a PCR test is negative at Covid-19, made less than 72 hours prior to departure as well as a quatorzaine. Morocco, a privileged destination of many French in the summer, is for the moment inaccessible, according to the information on the site France diplomatie. The moroccan authorities have decided to suspend, until further order of the air and sea links to and from France. The situation could however change in the next few weeks
Asia
In Asia, Vietnam and Laos, prohibit still, in the same way that India (which has suspended the validity of all visas till now), and the access to their territories to foreigners. Thailand has, meanwhile, suspended all passenger flights until the end of the month of June. In Cambodia, visiting the temples of Angkor will be technically possible, but the conditions of access to the country could deter a traveller. Cambodia will impose, among other passengers incoming on their soil to conduct a test Covid-19 upon their arrival, with an isolation binding for fourteen days, regardless of the outcome of the test.
America
in addition, the United States do not at the present time the access to their territory, just as Canada, destination also very popular with French travellers. In the same way, the borders of australia and new zealand will remain closed until further notice. In Latin America, Peru and Argentina also seem to be out of reach for the moment. Costa Rica, destination green favoured by the French, whose national parks have gradually re-opened in recent days on booking and 50 % of their capacity, will keep its borders closed until 30 June. Cuba has also suspended all commercial flights until 30 July.
Why not stay in France ?
In france, first tourist destination in the world with a little more than 90 million foreign visitors by 2019, the government’s primary focus is on the “motor home” to restart the sector, and is preparing to launch a campaign entitled #CetétéjevisitelaFrance. To be clear, the professionals barely count on a return of foreign tourists, who usually rely for 40% of industry revenue.
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In the meantime, Paris’s most visited city of Europe found over the weeks his normal face, with its terraces and waiters. Most famous Monument of the capital, the Eiffel Tower will reopen to the public on 25 June, but the number of visitors will be limited on the courtyard and the floors, the rise being only by stairs, in a first time, and up to the second floor only, with mask on the nose of mandatory premium. The summit should reopen “in the course of the summer.” The Louvre Museum with its mona lisa intends to re-open its doors on the 6th of July.
The Covid-19 is past, and like every great world crisis, the French have, apparently, want this year from nearby, encouraged also by the government.
How to have information on the destinations ?
as a reminder, please do not hesitate to consult the site https://reopen.europa.eu/fr”, where you can access general information on the epidemiological situation of the country concerned, the ability to move about freely, to enter car/motorcycle/motorhome, or the obligation not to be subject to quarantine, to have a medical certificate…
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information is also available on the store opening non-essential, accommodation, tourism, restaurants, beaches, museums and heritage sites. As well as on the obligation or not to wear a mask in public places, public transport, the measures of distance in physics, the application of tracing of contacts recommended, the sanitary protocols for potential tourists.
