This is the end of the distinction between the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. Parliament on Tuesday, July 26, after multiple revisions and revisions, passed the health bill, which ends special powers given to the executive to deal with the health crisis. The executive can no longer impose a vaccination pass, curfew or detention without the prior consent of Parliament. The classification of the world’s countries into green and orange categories, which regulated the level of restrictions imposed on travelers according to their origin, was also completed. From August 1, 2022, travelers may only be required to undergo a screening test depending on their health status.
The situation does not really change for the vaccinated. They were no longer subject to any obligation to present their vaccination certificate when entering French territory. On the other hand, the new law will facilitate the movement of unvaccinated people who have yet to be tested from certain foreign countries and certain overseas territories.
Entry into French territory
The text allows the executive to restrict access to the metropolitan area from abroad from August 1, 2022 until the end of January 2023, but only “In the event of the appearance and circulation of a new version of Covid-19, which may pose a serious threat to health.and for a maximum of two months. A negative test may then be required of all persons at least 12 years of age who wish to enter the premises.
Overseas territories and to overseas territories
From August 1, there will be no Covid-related travel restrictions between France and the Overseas Territories. The new text, however, allows the executive to tighten travel conditions.” at the risk of saturation of the health care system “. The Prime Minister can, by decree, require passengers aged 12 and over traveling between mainland France and overseas territories to present a negative test until the end of January 2023. It will be possible from August 1, 2022 to the end of January 2023.
Source: Le Figaro
