France travel advice updated with EES information and wildfire risk
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for France, adding information on the European Entry-Exit System (EES) and warning of a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. Travellers are advised to check the latest entry rules and obtain appropriate travel insurance.
Impact and considerations
High wildfire risk in France during summer may affect business travel safety; EES implementation will affect entry procedures, so companies need to be aware.
Key points
- FCDO updated France travel advice with EES information.
- High risk of wildfires from April to October.
- Travellers should obtain appropriate travel insurance.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 11 Aug 2026, 17:17
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 13:32
- Last updated
- 11 Aug 2026, 17:17
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice:France travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 11 Aug 2026, 17:17