These measures are regularly updated on the website of the Ministère de l’intérieur [In French] in the Return to France section. We also advise you to consult the websites of the French Embassies in your country of origin in order to find out what arrangements to make for your trip. You will find a summary in the section Sanitary measures relating to COVID-19 for entering France.

To enter French territory

To date, the official instructions are as follows:

It is recommended that all persons carry out a  COVID-19 PCR test on arrival if the test could not be carried out on departure. Those who do not have a test result on arrival in France will receive information on the conditions under which a fourteen day quarantine will have to be carried out at the home of their choice or, if necessary, in a suitable accommodation structure. They will also be informed about the possibilities of testing on site (at the airport) and in France.

Virological tests (PCR) are carried out in screening centres, a list of which is available on the website of the Ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé [In French] or on the website of the website of l’Agence régionale de santé [In French]. In addition, in Montpellier, two "Drive-in testing centres" allow you to be tested free of charge and without a prescription. They are located on the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle (in the city centre) and at the Domaine d'O (not far from the L’institut Agro | Montpellier SupAgro). A list of laboratories will be provided to you when you register or re-register for Montpellier SupAgro. You can request this list in advance by writing to  covid-19@supagro.fr.

Beware: Regardless of the country of origin, people presenting symptoms of  COVID-19 infection on entering the national territory will be prescribed a fourteen-week course of treatment or, if necessary, placement and maintenance in isolation by the territorially competent prefect.

Measures to be taken on the territory

You will have to apply barrier gestures scrupulously to protect yourself and others. Wearing a mask inside and outside buildings has been compulsory in Montpellier and its metropolis since 22 August 2020. You will easily find protective masks to buy in France (pharmacies, supermarkets, tobacconists, etc.). A set of washable and reusable masks will be offered to you by the establishment when you register. However, we advise you to bring a sufficient number of masks for your first 15 days of stay in the event of a fortnight of quarantine required by the health authorities.

In order to respect the required distances between individuals to limit the possible spread of viruses, we kindly ask you to make an appointment for your registrations and contacts with the agents of L'institut Agro | Montpellier SupAgro.

All persons presenting symptoms of COVID-19 or having been in close contact with a person who has recently contracted COVID-19 are invited to consult a doctor as soon as possible and to report themselves to the email address  covid-19@supagro.fr in order to be oriented on the steps to follow.

Courses & Meetings

For students, the courses will be organised on site and the details of the organisation of the courses and freedom of movement measures will be specified to you when you register.

Wearing a mask is compulsory in the classrooms, for both students and teachers, even for students with distances of 1 metre between.

Travel, visits and group courses are maintained with the same instructions as for public transport and the health rules in force (wearing a mask is obligatory). However, these journeys and courses will be subject to any subsequent restrictions set by the prefect (group size, distance, etc.).

For scientists, meetings are authorised and must respect the rules of distance and barrier measures which will be specified to you on your arrival.

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