VACCINE PASS. This Monday, March 14 marks the end of the vaccination pass and the wearing of a mask everywhere indoors, except in transport and in medico-social establishments. The health pass remains the rule at the hospital. Here is everything that changes.
[Mis à jour le 14 mars 2022 à 09h42] This Monday, March 14 marks a turning point in the landscape of health restrictions. The vaccination pass has disappeared from all places where it was required: in restaurants, bars, sports halls, cinemas, and even nightclubs. Similarly, you no longer need to take advantage of it to travel by train or plane on French territory. You will no longer be asked for proof of vaccination or certificate of recovery from Covid-19 at the entrance to these leisure, catering or transport establishments.
The health pass, which is obtained by a negative test of less than 24 hours, remains however compulsory in hospitals (except in emergencies), retirement homes, nursing homes and in establishments for the disabled “in order to protect the most fragile of our fellow citizens while the virus continues to circulate”, indicates the government in a communicated. Another large-scale lifting, this Monday March 14, the mask is no longer compulsory in closed places, except in hospitals and to take public transport, a bus, a domestic plane or an SNCF train.
What is the end date of the vaccination pass?
The application of the vaccination pass was suspended this Monday, March 14, 2022 “in all places where it was required (leisure and cultural places, commercial catering activities, fairs and trade shows)” announced a communicated of the government published on March 3. The vaccine pass will have finally lasted less than two months, since it entered into force on January 24, 2022.
But beware, any strong epidemic rebound could lead to a return of the device, because we must not forget that the term used by Prime Minister Jean Castex on the TF1 newscast is a “suspension” and not an “end”. As a reminder, the health system is governed by a law which officially ends it on July 31, 2022. Until this date, it can be suspended or reactivated.
Where was the vaccination pass lifted on Monday March 14, 2022?
Since Monday March 14, 2022, the vaccination pass is no longer compulsory “wherever it applies” on French territory. It is therefore no longer required to present the QR-Code of your vaccination pass at the entrance to these establishments open to the public:
- Restaurants, bars and cafes
- Transport long distance (TGV, Intercités, night trains, domestic flights and inter-regional coaches)
- Campsites, hotels and holiday centers
- Sports establishments (gym, swimming pool, gymnasium, ice rink, horse riding facilities etc)
- Lifts
- Museums and monuments
- Amusement parks
- Concerts and festivals
- Movie theater
- Theaters and other performance halls
- Trade shows, fairs and seminars
- Casinos and other gaming halls
- boat cruises
- discos
- Shopping centers and department stores
Is the vaccination pass compulsory in transport?
Since March 14, 2022, the vaccination pass is no longer necessary to take the train, plane or boat, whether short or long distance. All interregional public transport (TGV, Intercités, night trains, domestic flights) are no longer subject to this rule. However, wearing a mask remains compulsory on all public transport.
Is the vaccination pass required at the hospital?
Since March 14, 2022, the vaccination pass is no longer necessary in medico-social establishments. On the other hand, the health pass remains the rule for patients and companions (except emergencies) in “health establishments, retirement homes, establishments welcoming people with disabilities who are particularly fragile”.
With the vaccination pass, only a complete vaccination schedule or a Covid-19 recovery certificate are valid. With the health pass, a PCR or antigenic test, or a self-test carried out under the supervision of a health professional, for a maximum of 24 hours, are possible to obtain it, in addition to the first two options (complete vaccination schedule or certificate of Covid-19 recovery).
Is the vaccination pass necessary to travel?
Since March 14, 2022, the vaccination pass is no longer required to take the plane, a train or a long-distance bus from the moment your journey takes place in France. If you are traveling abroad, the health rules may be different depending on the country of destination. Some countries may require a negative test, proof of vaccination or a Covid-19 recovery certificate. It is advisable to inquire beforehand about the France Diplomacy website.
What is the end date for wearing the mask indoors?
Since March 14, 2022, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in companies, stores, schools, colleges, high schools, universities, nightclubs or in public administrations. But beware, wearing a mask remains the rule in all public transport “given the overcrowding” as well as in all medico-social establishments (hospitals, nursing homes, independent residences and retirement homes). In a press release, the government also recommends wearing a mask “for positive people and risky contact cases, symptomatic people and health professionals”.
Where is the health pass compulsory?
Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that the health pass remains compulsory, since Monday March 14, only in all “health establishments, retirement homes, establishments welcoming people with disabilities who are particularly fragile”. This means that you must always have a complete vaccination schedule, a Covid-19 recovery certificate, or have carried out a PCR, antigen or self-test under the supervision of a health professional within 24 hours, to access hospitals, retirement homes and medico-social establishments.