Friday 30 July 2021
We are aware that from 1 August, new requirements will take effect in France requiring individuals to demonstrate their COVID-19 status through the French 'pass sanitaire'. This will be required to use certain forms of transport, such as trains, as well as to access a range of services and venues including leisure facilities such as bars, restaurants, museums, and cinemas.
The 'pass sanitaire' requires individuals to show a QR code demonstrating their vaccination status, and we are aware that there could be potential difficulties facing Guernsey-vaccinated individuals who are travelling in France, as Guernsey-issued certificates do not currently include a QR code. Work is ongoing with the UK to try to resolve this matter as soon as possible, but individuals travelling imminently to France should be aware that there could be impacts for some weeks to come.
If individuals face any difficulties in accessing venues or services while travelling in France, the 'pass sanitaire' can also be acquired by showing a negative PCR or antigen test from within the last 48 hours.
Any islanders travelling should check the requirements for the locations they are visiting prior to travel and be sure to keep up to date with any changes that might be implemented while they are away from the Bailiwick.
