Europe France
- Population
- 67,795,000
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- French
During your stay
Once there, stay alert as you could be exposed to other diseases for which no vaccines or preventive treatments are available.
- Schistosomiasis
- Schistosomiasis is present in certain regions of the country. Avoid all contact with fresh water (swimming, fishing, drinking untreated water).
- Zika Virus
- Mosquitoes capable of transmitting the virus are present. Mosquito protection can prevent transmission of the Zika virus.
Assistance abroad
It is recommended that travellers purchase a travel insurance policy that includes a 24-hour emergency assistance service to help them access care and coordinate payment. Be sureto have your insurance company’s phone number with you at all times.
It is also recommended that you sign up for the “Registration of Canadians Abroad” service. This is a free service that allows the Government of Canada to notify you in case ofan emergency abroad or at home. The service also enables you to receive important information before or during a natural disaster or civil unrest. For more information, visit theGovernment of Canada website at:travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration.
The Canadian Government has several offices abroad that can provide you with various services when faced with a medical emergency, including:
- Providing you with names of doctors and health care facilities.
- Visiting you in the hospital and providing translation/interpretation services.
- Arranging for a medical evacuation if you require treatment that is not available in the area (note: costs for this service will not be covered by the government but areusually covered by your travel insurance).
If you need any help while travelling, contact:
Emergency services
- Dial 112 for emergency assistance.
- Dial 17 to connect to the police.
Consular services
- 130, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
- +33 (0)1 44 43 29 02
- +33 (0)1 44 43 29 86
- paris-consulaire@international.gc.ca
- 37, boulevard Dubouchage – 1st floor, 06000 Nice, France
- 59, allée Jean-Jaurès, 31000 Toulouse, France
- 3, place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon, France
Make sure that your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay. Several countries also require travelers’ passports to be valid up to six months beyond the expectedreturn date.
Recommended vaccines
Below is a list of immunizations (vaccines) and screenings recommended or required by local health authorities for Canadians travelling to this destination. Note that these aregeneral recommendations. For a personalized protection program adapted to your travelling and health needs, visit a Travel Health Clinic. If you need several vaccines, plan aheadand give yourself several weeks to complete the immunization schedule.
- General vaccination and immunization
- Vaccines, including diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and measles are part of Canada's routine immunization schedule. Check to make sure that you have been vaccinated and that you have received the required booster doses. Special recommendations may apply to poliomyelitis, refer to the specialized agencies.
- Hepatitis A
- Vaccination is recommended for most travellers.
- Hepatitis B
- Vaccination is recommended for most travellers.
- Rabies
- Vaccination is recommended for certain groups of travellers only. This includes people who will work there as veterinarians, wildlife workers or spelunkers, as well as adventure travellers.
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Present in certain regions, mainly from April to November. The disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick and more rarely by the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. Travellers should protect themselves adequately against tick bites and avoid consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. Vaccination is recommended for certain travellers.