Travel advice for France
Strictest advice: Caution (US, NL, CA)
- United Kingdom (FCDO)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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- United States (State Department)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution”
Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and unrest . Pickpocketing and phone thefts are common, especially in crowded places. Terrorist groups continue to plan possible attacks in France and may attack with little to no warning. There are also regular, peaceful protests and strikes in Paris and other cities throughout France. Pickpocketing and phone thefts are frequent crimes. They can occur in crowded areas such as: Airports Subways and train cars Tourist attractions Train stations Terrorist groups continue to plan possible attacks in France. They may attack with little or no wa
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- Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)Normal
Normal precautions.
Their wording: “No travel warning”
Frankreich: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
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- Netherlands (Buitenlandse Zaken)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Geel: let op, veiligheidsrisico's”
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- Canada (Global Affairs)Caution
Extra caution.
Their wording: “Exercise a high degree of caution”
Laws and culture section – updated information on covering your face in public places
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Closures and security news
No airspace, border or transport closures in our France coverage of the past 14 days.
ECTV puts each government's scale on four levels: normal precautions, extra caution, avoid non-essential travel, do not travel. Always read the full advice before you travel; this page does not replace it.