France holidays just got even easier for Brits as the country has scrapped all of its Covid travel rules for visitors.
Previously the holiday hotspot had entry requirements including needing to show proof of vaccination or negative Covid tests such as PCR and antigen tests.
However, the country has just scrapped all of its Covid entry rules in time for the summer.
The Foreign Office has subsequently changed its travel advice for France, with the new changes having come into force as of August 1.
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Brits heading to France will no longer be required to show proof of Covid vaccination, nor will they need to sign justifications for travel or a sworn statement. Travellers will also no longer be required to show proof of a negative Covid test to enter the country.
The Foreign Office adds: "This also applies to travel between metropolitan France and each of the French overseas territories. Similarly, no travel justification is required by the French authorities to travel to another country from France."
Although there are no more Covid rules for Brits heading to France, holidaymakers should take note of new passport rules that have come into force for Brits heading to EU countries following Brexit.
The change in regulations have been catching out some holidaymakers - one family was left £2k out of pocket after falling foul of the rule and being turned away at the airport.
Under the new changes, your passport's validity isn't just about the expiry date. Your document will also need to have been issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country - even if it's well in date when you travel.
The UK government's passport office has previously warned Brits that there is a backlog of applications following the pandemic, after holiday-starved Brits have been stuck at home for two years, meaning an increase in people delaying their passport renewal.
Currently Brits are being told that applications can take approximately 10 weeks to be processed, including renewals, and holidaymakers are being urged to check their documents before booking a holiday.
- Travel rules can change quickly during the pandemic. Always check the Foreign Office's latest France travel advice before booking or going on a trip abroad.
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