Chinese Embassy in France: Notice on Matters Needing attention for transiting to China from a third country

According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in France, at present, the global new crown pneumonia epidemic is still very severe, and the number of imported cases from France to China remains high, which brings serious hidden dangers to the health and domestic public health safety of other passengers on board. Recently, a number of flights have been circuited, and the imported cases are all transit personnel.

The risk of infection on international travel should not be underestimated. The Chinese Embassy in France once again reminds all travelers that "non-urgent, non-essential, non-travel". If you really need to transit to China, please choose carefully to transfer through Paris to avoid being stranded due to unqualified testing, health code problems, airline transportation restrictions, etc. If you really need to transit to China via Paris, please be sure to carefully read and strictly abide by the "Instructions for Applying for Health Codes for Personnel Travelling to China from France" and pay attention to the following matters:

First, whether or not you are vaccinated, no matter what kind of vaccine you receive, you must do a good job of protection throughout the process, wear a mask, disinfect frequently, maintain social distancing, reduce group gatherings, reduce external contact, and reduce walking around. When drinking water and eating during the journey, you should pay special attention to protection and should not be taken lightly.

Second, after transiting back to China through two countries, the journey takes a long time and the risk of infection is extremely high. Please try to choose a transit back home. If you really need a second transfer, please be sure to protect yourself throughout the process.

Third, once again, the Charles de Gaulle airport test report contains an electronic version. In order to reduce cross-infection, please click the link to download the electronic version of the report and upload it (page 1 and 2) after receiving the SMS from the airport testing center, and try to avoid collecting the paper version from the testing agency, so as not to affect the personal itinerary. The airport reminds you to use a mobile phone number that can receive text messages in France to avoid multiple people sharing a number so that the test report cannot be downloaded.

Fourth, after the testing agency wears the identity authentication bracelet, please be sure to keep it carefully. If the bracelet is damaged, the airline will not board the aircraft and will have to re-test and rebook the flight.

5. Those who are vaccinated abroad must upload the vaccination certificate at the same time when applying for the health code before departure, which will be reviewed by the relevant Chinese embassies and consulates in the place of departure.

6. Even if the test result is negative in the country of origin, due to the test standard, travel infection and other reasons, a positive test result may occur during transit in Paris, and it is necessary to return to the place of origin. Please make sure in advance that you still have a valid visa or residence in your place of origin to avoid staying.

7. Some airlines suspend the carriage of passengers originating from some countries and regions. Please be sure to confirm the carriage restrictions with the airline before departure, so the consequences of detention and other consequences are borne by the individual.

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in France

September 29, 2021

Source: Website of the Chinese Embassy in France