"Should it be made compulsory?" At this stage, I don't think so, ”
declared the President of the Republic on June 3, during a trip to the Lot.
The government has said it over and over since the start of the campaign: imposing vaccination on travelers is not on the agenda.
However, the constraints put in place today for the unvaccinated have enough to encourage future vacationers to take the plunge.
Starting with
arrival in the country
, greatly facilitated by proof of vaccination. In Iceland, the French Antilles or Reunion, vaccinated travelers will for example be exempt from the 7-day self-isolation previously imposed on arrival. In Greece, Spain, Croatia or Italy, the vaccinated French will no longer need a negative PCR or antigen test to board their plane. Also, since June 9, the French authorities no longer impose compelling reasons on vaccinated tourists who go to countries classified as orange or to French Polynesia. On the condition of being able to justify a complete vaccination for more than two weeks or to certify a previous contamination with Covid-19.
On site
, conditions also change.
In Germany, a certificate (QR code or vaccination certificate in paper version) may be required to enter a museum.
Same rule in Denmark where restaurants, cafes, museums, galleries and bookstores are accessible, provided proof of vaccination can be presented.
Procedures facilitated by the health pass, the European certificate supposed to revive tourism within the Union.
Read also: Covid-19 and travel: health pass, vaccine, PCR test ... Where can the French travel this summer?
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Private restaurants and shows
Unvaccinated passengers aboard Royal Caribbean cruises will be denied access to many services this summer.
Royal Caribbean
In addition to government constraints, tourism professionals also impose their rules. Like Royal Caribbean, which imposes heavy restrictions on unvaccinated passengers embarking on its summer cruises. Want to enjoy the solarium pool, the casino or the spa? Impossible. They will also be prohibited from certain bars, restaurants and clubs on the boat, as will entertainment, auctions and nightly shows. Not to mention the Covid insurance, compulsory to cover the costs of care in the event of contamination on board. What to be discouraged at the idea of packing your bags ...
The holidays over, then comes the time to
go home
. Here again, the difference in treatment is significant. French people vaccinated from a European space state (European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein) will be exempt from presenting a PCR or antigen test to enter France. No need to run to laboratories for a test at the sometimes exaggerated price: the vaccinated can finally travel freely!