France is introducing tougher rules for travelers from the UK in an attempt to counter the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
From midnight on Friday, people arriving from Britain will be required to show a negative Covid test that is less than 24 hours old, to test again upon arrival and self-isolate for seven days, although that can be reduced to 48 hours if the second test is negative.
Tourism and business trips will be limited and French travellers are being dissuaded from visiting the UK.
Tourism and business trips will be limited and French travellers are being dissuaded from visiting the UK.
In a statement, the office of French prime minister Jean Castex said Travellers will need a compelling reason to travel to or from the UK.
“In the face of the extremely rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the United Kingdom, the Government has chosen to reinstate compelling reasons for travel to and from the United Kingdom, strengthening the requirement for testing on departure and arrival,” said Castex.
