Travel
Travellers to UK from France and Monaco will need ETA from 2026
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, launched in phases since 2023, will become mandatory for visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries including EU member states such as France, as well as Monaco.
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EU agrees to ease travel restrictions on non-EU tourists
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, two EU sources said.
UAE included in mandatory quarantine list
The United Arab Emirates is one of seven additional countries added to France’s mandatory quarantine list, impacting all travellers passing through Nice airport.
How to sign up for the “health pass”
People who have been vaccinated in France will now be issued with a QR code that will be used to create their ‘health pass’ for travel and leisure.
Summer flight plan: 66 European cities, 7 international countries
Nice airport has released its summer schedule, showing an acceleration of European flights in June. However, international options will remain limited this year.
Travel to Italy still restricted despite reopenings
Italy has approved the lifting of some restrictions from next week, including the reopening of restaurants. But it doesn't mean everyone is free to travel to the country.
When will border with America reopen?
France plans to open its borders to vaccinated Americans as soon as this summer, French President Emmanuel Macron has told US media.
