Travel advice for France

Hong Kong advises a high degree of caution for France, and avoiding non-essential travel for parts of it.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for France.

Exercise caution throughout France because demonstrations and riots have caused looting and property damage; further Yellow Vest and union protests may disrupt transport, increase police presence and trigger short-notice curfews in major cities. France has an elevated terrorism vigilance level, and public transport checks may occur. Take usual precautions, particularly against moped robberies and vehicle break-ins on the Côte d’Azur and theft from sleeping and reclining coaches toward southern France.

Exercise a high degree of caution in France because of terrorism and demonstrations that can disrupt transport and services, cause looting and turn violent. Avoid demonstration areas, follow authorities and prepare for curfews and crowd control. Terrorist targets include public areas and tourist sites, especially in Paris, so stay vigilant during major events. Petty crime is frequent in tourist areas and transport, while violent crime is rare.

Exercise increased caution when travelling to or staying in France because protests and strikes, especially in large cities, may involve violence, clashes with security forces, looting, curfews, road closures and public transport restrictions. Avoid all gatherings, monitor developments, follow local authorities' instructions and plan city travel carefully, while noting heightened security at crowded and sensitive locations.

Travel to France with caution because demonstrations can bring violence, arson and serious damage in Paris and other cities. Be alert to the raised terrorism threat, especially in larger cities, follow local authorities, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and carry a valid passport or ID card for border checks. Expect curfews, transport disruption, floods, avalanche risk outside official pistes and wildfires. Guard against pickpocketing and theft, and avoid secluded areas.

Exercise increased caution because protests are likely to continue in Paris and elsewhere in France, and the terrorist threat remains at its highest level. Avoid educational institutions and protest sites, and follow local authorities' instructions. Police curfews apply in certain cities. Be alert to pickpocketing, theft from vehicles in southern France, used car scams, and violations of the public face covering ban, which carries exceptionally high penalties.

Exercise increased caution in France because of terrorism, violence, and rioting. Avoid demonstrations, areas of unrest, large crowds, and significant police activity. Pickpocketing and phone theft are common in crowded places, and terrorist attacks may occur with little or no warning. Protests and strikes are frequent in Paris and other cities, can disrupt transport or cause property damage, and may prompt police to use water cannons and tear gas.

France is generally safe with normal precautions, but protests and local curfews may occur, mainly in cities; avoid crowds and follow instructions. Avoid non-essential travel to New Caledonia as political tensions may worsen; if essential, be cautious in Nouméa and the Koné-Nouméa coast, and reconsider the Loyalty Islands, Isle of Pines and Grand Terre’s west coast. Stay alert for protests in Martinique and severe weather in Mayotte and La Réunion.

Most Danes have no problems in France, but remain alert to terrorism and violent clashes at demonstrations, especially in Paris and other large cities. Stay away from demonstrations and gatherings, which can turn violent, and curfews may be imposed at short notice. Guard against theft, especially in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Nice, and drink tampering, card scams, WiFi hacking and rare sexual assault. France's overseas territories are not covered.

In France, exercise normal precautions, carry a passport or ID card, avoid protests and rallies, and follow local instructions because of terrorism, crime, and strikes. Border controls apply at air and sea borders and land borders with Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Spain. Thieves may use violence around the Eiffel Tower, Trocadero Square, and the Seine in Paris. Follow wildfire warnings, avoid oral nicotine products, and observe smoking restrictions.

Germany advises normal precautions for France.

Travel to France is possible, but exercise increased caution, especially in major cities and near demonstrations, where protests and strikes can cause violence, police restrictions and transport disruption. Avoid demonstrations, large crowds and secured or closed areas, and follow French authorities' instructions. Heavy rain and flooding affect southern France, with orange warnings in several departments, while vigilance for terrorism and pickpocketing around tourist sites and on public transport is advised.

Normal precautions apply, but travellers should be alert to protests and civil unrest, with overnight curfews in specified zones in Paris and other cities. Do not approach or join protests, loiter or record events; move away calmly or shelter inside a secure building and follow local authorities. France remains at its highest national security threat level, an attack emergency. Temporary border controls may cause delays and extra documentation.

Japan advises normal precautions for France.

Exercise a high degree of caution in France, buy travel insurance, stay alert in crowded tourist areas, and guard against theft and scams. France is at the highest Vigipirate Attack Emergency level; avoid demonstrations and strikes, follow flood advice, and stay away from major forest fires. In the French Alps, check weather, routes and emergency access, stay on marked trails and obtain medical-evacuation cover; also follow identification, face-covering and drone laws.

You can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period for tourism, family visits, business, events or short courses. Ensure the passport meets Schengen validity rules and be ready to show insurance, funds, accommodation and onward travel. Working and longer stays require permission. Schengen travel counts towards the limit, and overstaying may lead to a ban of up to three years.