France Tightens Restrictions on Travel From UK Due to Indian Variant

A city view shows the French flag above the skyline of the French capital as the Eiffel Tower and roof tops are seen in Paris on March 30, 2016. Benoit Tessier/Reuters

Travellers from the UK will have to provide “compelling reasons” to enter France from Monday as French authorities tighten restrictions to prevent the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus.

Travel to France from the UK will only be permitted for EU nationals, French residents, or those travelling for essential reasons.