What is changing in August 2021

New ID Card

The new national identity card in the form of a bank card will enter into force throughout the country on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Extension of the health history and obligation to vaccinate health workers

Extended health pass from 9 August 2021, compulsory vaccination for staff of health and medico-social services and establishments before 15 September, obligation to hold a health pass for certain professionals from 30 August 2021, suspension of employment contract... The new health measures provided for in the Law on Management of the Health Crisis of 5 August 2021.

Sanitary pass for foreigner tourists in France

A system set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes it possible to obtain a QR code that is equivalent to a health pass on French territory for tourists who have a complete vaccination schedule.

Health pass for expatriates vaccinated outside the EU

As of August 2, 2021, foreigners nationals vaccinated outside of Europe can obtain their vaccination certificate as part of the health pass.

Certificate of reinstatement

Until now, RT-PCR or positive antigen test certificates attesting to COVID recovery have been kept on SI-DEP for a maximum period of 3 months from the time of collection. Since 9 August, this deadline has been extended to 6 months to allow positive individuals before the end of April to retrieve their certificate and present their health history.

Contacts

As of July 27, 2021, the definition of contacts has evolved to take into account vaccination and immune status. Only high-risk contacts are required to quarantine.

Accommodation

Raising regulated electricity and gas rates, a new tax service for landowners: these are the latest developments in housing.

Back to school and sport

Back-to-school allowance, new Pass'Sport support, boarding bonus amounts: developments for the 2021-2022 school year.

Back to School 2021: Enhanced Scholarships for Students

This year, scholarships based on social criteria are being upgraded by 1%. The annual 10-month rates distributed to students can range from €1,042 for step 0a to €5,736 for step 7.

New measures in the Éhpad

Collective activities, outings, visits of relatives without appointment: the new health protocol in Ehpad and institutions hosting people with disabilities was released on August 10, 2021 by the Ministry of Health. It incorporates the provisions concerning the health history.

Transport

Bicycles, vans, two-wheelers, cars: this changes in August in the field of transport.

Silver

Correction of his tax return online, payment of a tax refund, rate of the livret A, extension of the validity of restaurant tickets 2020...: news and appointments of the month of August.