Passenger locator form France (PLF)

Passenger Locator Form for France (PLF) is an obligatory travel certificate that's part of the Digital Passenger Locator Form system of the European Union along with Italy, Malta, and Slovenia.

The France PLF certificate serves as an online health declaration that requires travelers to provide essential details of their upcoming visit to France, as well as their basic personal information, contact details, and health-related details.

The French PLF is available entirely online, while confirmation of its completion gets delivered to each traveler via email. Completing the form also results in travelers receiving unique QR codes that are checked upon arrival by the border officials.

Passenger Locator Forms have been introduced in France to serve as an additional safety measure, since they provide the French Government with the essential personal and contact information of each traveler.

Each traveler must complete the Digital Passenger Locator Form from France separately before entering France and receive their own QR code for the travel.

What do I need to apply for the French PLF?

To apply for the French PLF, travelers will need:

  • an Internet connection
  • an active email address
  • any device (a phone, laptop, tablet, or a PC)

Other than that, you'll need to prepare:

  • your valid passport
  • all the essential details of your upcoming trip to France
  • your contact details
  • basic personal information of you and your travel companions
  • health-related details

Step-By-Step Guide to Completing the French dPLF

The application process for the French dPLF consists of a few steps and does not require travelers to spend much time completing it.

3-step application process for the French Passenger Locator Form:

  1. Enter the required data into the application form - carefully provide the required information into the application form making sure to enter all the data correctly.
  2. Cover the service fee using any preferred method of online payment.
  3. Wait for a confirmation email - the confirmation of completing the French (EU) Passenger Locator Form will be delivered to each applicant via email along with their unique QR codes necessary to enter France during the Covid-19 pandemic.

What happens after applying?

After submitting one's application online, the French authorities will start reviewing your Passenger Locator Form.

Once processed, the confirmation of completing the dPLF will reach your email inbox in PDF form. Each traveler who completes the French PLF online will also receive a QR code that will be checked by appropriate authorities on their travel to France.

Covid-19 restrictions in France

France, as many countries now, has divided foreign countries based on a color-coded system, with each color defining the country's level of risk or presence of a concern Covid-19 variant.

There are green, orange, red, and scarlet-list countries, facing different entry requirements and/or specific measures.

Please note! Currently, all travelers aged 12 and over (despite their vaccination status) must take either a PCR or an antigen Covid-19 test within 24 or 48 hours of their arrival. The time in which the test should be taken differs depending on the traveler's country of origin.

The implemented Covid-19 restrictions, as well as the entry requirements, may change over time. It's best to check the French Government website for updated information when planning a trip to France.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need a PLF to enter France?

    Every traveler needs to complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form and present the confirmation of its completion to the border control authorities upon entering France. French PLF is part of the European Union Digital Passenger Locator Form system and is available entirely online.

  • Do children need to complete the French PLF?

    Yes, children also need to complete the French PLF before departure to this country. A separate form should be completed for each traveler, even an underage one. Parents or legal guardians should make sure to enter correct data when completing the form on behalf of their children.

  • What are the requirements to complete the French PLF?

    To complete the French PLF you'll need an internet connection, a working device, and an active email address. Make sure to also have all the essential details about your upcoming trip to France, as well as your valid passport, on hand when filling out your application online.

  • How to apply for the Passenger Locator Form for France?

    To apply for the Passenger Locator Form for France: complete the online form providing the required data (remember that it must be up-to-date and correct), cover the service fee, and wait for a confirmation email to be delivered.

  • What happens after I submit my application?

    To complete the dPLF for Italy, travelers need to provide information relating to the transportation type to be used, further details regarding the planned trip, dates of arrival and departure, personal information, contact details, as well as one's permanent and temporary address.

  • Are there any Covid-19 restrictions in France?

    There are a few Covid-19 restrictions in France implemented in France. The most important one for now is the fact that all travelers aged 12 and over must present a negative Covid-19 test (either antigen or PCR) no matter their vaccination status. It's best to check the official Government of France website for updated information regarding the Covid regulations.

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