France’s Mandatory Quarantine for Those Coming from Abroad Explained
The two weeks mandatory quarantine imposed by the French government has caused confusion since the decision has been reported on May 2, which allegedly will not affect those coming from the EU Schengen zone or Britain.
Regarding the French, Schengen Zone citizens and British citizens, the government of France stressed that detailed information will be provided in the next few days,
“People entering the French territory from countries in the European area (EU / Schengen and the United Kingdom) will NOT be affected by the quarantine measure announced in France, the details of which will be determined shortly,” the French consulate in Britain stressed.
The French government spokeswoman Sibeth Ndiaye has announced that French authorities will soon establish a list with more information about the “countries at risk”.
As for now, there will be a mandatory quarantine, whether citizens test positive for the Coronavirus outbreak or not. Persons who contracted Coronavirus will be isolated immediately. However, the quarantine will not apply to people arriving from the EU or Schengen countries and the UK.
Exceptions will also include persons who regularly cross the border for work or related reasons.
Up to this point, it is not clear where and how people will be quarantined. According to the reports during last week, hotels and medical centres will be used for this purpose, but it is not confirmed yet.
As per travel restrictions, France has decided to enable entry to the country for French citizens, and those who have their primary residence in France. But this decision does not include second homeowners.
Third-country nationals must present a visa or a residency card while EU nationals do not need any proof of residency status.
People who pass throughout France in order to travel to their home nations will also be allowed to enter the country.
Amid Coronavirus pandemic, last month, France announced that it would keep its border controls in place for seven months, as part of measures to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
