China News Service, Paris, July 11 (Reporter Li Yang) The Chinese Embassy in France issued a "Reminder on Prudent Choice of Transit via Paris" on the 10th local time, saying that many Chinese citizens have recently transferred via Paris because of the international version of epidemic prevention and health Due to reasons such as code filling problem and subsequent transit policy, they were forced to stay at the airport or repatriate to the place of departure. The Embassy solemnly reminded that the global epidemic situation is still complex and severe. To avoid the risk of infection, if necessary, please avoid long-distance travel; if you really need to transfer from Paris, please pay attention to the following before departure:
1. Pay attention to the transit issues of airports in France and other Schengen countries
According to the relevant regulations of the Schengen visa, Chinese citizens transit a Schengen country and do not leave the international transfer area of the airport within 24 hours. They can take the international transit channel without having to apply for a Schengen visa; if they want to transit two or more Schengen countries in a row, they need to go Transfer routes within the Schengen area belong to the Schengen country of entry; if baggage collection is required and check-in procedures are repeated, they also belong to the Schengen country of entry. At present, the French side has not lifted the entry restrictions for citizens of China and other countries. Chinese citizens transiting in France cannot enter the country even if they hold a valid Schengen visa, and can only stay in the international transit area of the airport. All hotels in the international transit area have been closed and cannot solve the accommodation problem. The airport is crowded and there is a greater risk of cross infection.
2. Fill in the epidemic prevention health code in time
According to relevant regulations, Chinese citizens departing from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries are required to present an epidemic prevention health code that meets flight requirements. Some airlines have stricter requirements. Relevant passengers are required to fill in the health information on the WeChat mini-program of the “International Version of Anti-epidemic Health Code” at least 14 days before boarding the plane. The aircraft logo can only be used to board the plane, otherwise it will not be possible to board the plane. The FAQ link for filling in the health code is as follows: https://hr.cs.mfa.gov.cn/help_two/help-two/.
Third, pay attention to the follow-up flight information and requirements in time
Relevant passengers must confirm with the carrier airline in time whether the subsequent flight is normal before departure, and carefully understand the requirements of the joint ticket, baggage direct link, health code, nucleic acid test report and other aspects. It is particularly important to note that connecting via Moscow and Hong Kong is only applicable to passengers who have checked in at the place of departure and are flying on the same airline group. Flights from Moscow must also be provided by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the country of departure Certified, negative report of nucleic acid test (nasopharyngeal swab) within 120 hours. Otherwise, even if you arrive in France, you will still be denied boarding.
4. Pay close attention to the changes in transit policy
The entry policies of various countries are adjusted dynamically as the epidemic situation changes. Chinese citizens who intend to transfer back to France via France should pay attention to and understand in detail the entry and transit policies of all transit locations, including France. The refusal to board the plane has resulted in detention at the airport and deportation to the point of departure.
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