Faced with the epidemic resumption and the threat of the Omicron variant, the conditions of access to the overseas departments and territories are reinforced.
Since December 28, 2021, all travelers, vaccinated or not, must present a negative test (PCR or antigen) of less than 24 hours upon boarding.
In addition, a state of emergency has been declared in Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Mayotte, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, which allows prefects to take restrictive measures. shift.
A curfew has also been established in several of them.
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Corsica
All travelers over 12 who move between the mainland and Corsica must have a health pass, i.e. one of the following three documents: a vaccination certificate, a negative test (PCR or antigenic less than 24 hours) or a "certificate of immunity" for people who have contracted Covid (that is to say a positive test carried out more than eleven days and less than six months before the trip).
They must also complete a sworn statement attesting to the absence of symptoms.
These provisions apply to both air travel and boat travel.
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The meeting
Microlight flight over Entre-Deux, on Reunion Island.
In the background, the Cilaos circus.
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Travel from or to Reunion is authorized without a compelling reason for fully vaccinated people.
A negative test (PCR or antigen) carried out less than 24 hours before boarding is required from all travelers, even vaccinated.
The island is placed in a state of health emergency, which authorizes the prefect to order travel restrictions.
A curfew is currently in effect between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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If the situation continues to worsen in the department by January 24, the authorities are ready to re-establish confinement, perhaps only on weekends
," indicates the La Réunion TV channel La 1ère.
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Martinique
Travel from or to Martinique is authorized without a compelling reason for fully vaccinated people.
A negative test (PCR or antigen) carried out less than 24 hours before boarding is required for all travelers, even vaccinated.
The island is placed in a state of health emergency, which authorizes the prefect to order travel restrictions.
A curfew is currently in effect between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Picnics by the sea and gatherings of more than six people on public roads are prohibited.
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Guadeloupe
Island of Marie-Galante, the Feuillère beach.
ERIC MARTIN / Le Figaro Magazine
Travel from or to Guadeloupe is authorized without a compelling reason for fully vaccinated people.
A negative test (PCR or antigen) carried out less than 24 hours before boarding is required from all travelers, even vaccinated.
The island is placed in a state of health emergency, which authorizes the prefect to order travel restrictions.
A curfew is currently in effect between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., but could be brought forward to 8 p.m. if there is no decline in contamination.
Picnics by the sea and gatherings of more than six people on public roads are prohibited.
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French Polynesia
Vaccinated travelers can travel to French Polynesia provided they have a negative PCR test carried out less than 24 hours before boarding.
Travelers who only have an antigen test of less than 24 hours must perform a PCR test at their own expense upon arrival.
Unvaccinated people can only go there for compelling reasons.
In all cases, tourists must obtain travel authorization by registering on the Etis.pf site between 30 days and 6 days before departure.
There is no curfew or lockdown in French Polynesia.
The health pass is required for travel from Tahiti, Moorea and Tetiaroa to the islands, as well as to access certain places such as fairgrounds, nightclubs and concert halls.
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New Caledonia
Flight over the Great Barrier Reef near Kone and the famous blue hole off the heart of Voh, New Caledonia.
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Since December 1, 2021, the French can go to New Caledonia without justifying compelling reasons, provided they are vaccinated and have a negative test (PCR or antigen) carried out less than 24 hours before boarding.
Prior to departure, all passengers over the age of 12 must complete a local government census form.
Upon arrival, travelers should self-isolate for seven days at a location of their choice and limit their interactions during that time.
A test must be carried out two days from seven days after arrival (free on presentation of the plane ticket and passport).
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Guyana
Travel from or to Guyana is authorized without a compelling reason for fully vaccinated people.
A negative test (PCR or antigen) carried out less than 24 hours before boarding is required from all travelers, even vaccinated.
Guyana is placed in a state of health emergency, which authorizes the prefect to order travel restrictions.
A curfew applies between 8:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. since Friday January 7 in the cities of Cayenne, Rémire-Montjoly, Matoury, Macouria, Kourou and Saint-Laurent du Maroni. Restaurants, sports halls and cinemas benefit from exemptions until 10:30 pm. Gatherings on public roads are limited to ten people in these towns.
The carnival scheduled for Saturday January 8 is nevertheless maintained.
Originally published on October 31, 2021, this article is regularly updated.