France-Visas Portal to Go Offline Twice Next Week, Threatening Holiday-Season Backlog
Thousands Stranded as Severe Flight Disruptions Hit Charles-de-Gaulle, Lyon and Other European Hubs
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France Confirms Two MERS Cases in Returning Tourists, Triggers Health Advisory for Middle-East Travellers
Two French tourists have been diagnosed with MERS after returning from Saudi Arabia, the first cases reported in France this year. Authorities issued a health advisory but stopped short of additional border checks. Employers with staff travelling to the Gulf should reinforce hygiene guidance and confirm medical-insurance coverage.
France-Visas portal to shut down twice next week, risking holiday processing backlog
Capago says the France-Visas website will be completely offline for two four-hour windows on 3 and 9 December, blocking all new files, payments and appointment bookings. The outage coincides with the year-end travel and student rush, raising the risk of backlogs that could spill into January. Corporates are urged to reschedule biometrics proactively and extend project timelines.