DFA Warns Filipinos Travelling to Paris: Be Wary of Robberies, Break-ins

The Philippine Embassy in France has issued an advisory for Filipinos travelling to Paris to be cautious due to an increase in incidents of break-ins, robberies, and pickpocketing in the city.

In the past three years, there has been a string of terror incidents in Paris, the latest being on 12 May 2018.

Filipinos are requested to follow the list of safety guidelines when travelling to France:

  • Always secure your personal belongings when visiting tourist spots and taking public transportation
  • Be wary of pickpockets
  • Keep your passport and other important documents in separate areas.
  • Be wary of scam artists who pretend to be hotel guests
  • Do not carry many cash
  • Keep your bags out of sight when inside the vehicles
  • Be alert and vigilant
  • Refrain from going to areas that are declared unsafe

If urgent assistance is needed, Filipinos in Paris may call the Philippine Embassy’s 24/7 emergency hotline at +33 6 20 59 25 15.

Filipinos in need of assistance may also visit, call or send a message to the Philippine Embassy through the following details:

Embassy of the Philippines in Paris

45 rue de Ranelagh

4 Hameau de Boulainvilliers

75016 Paris, France

Tel. No.:+33 1 44 14 57 00

Email: paris.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Also read: My Fun Parisian Day Tour With A France-based Filipino Tour Guide

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Patricia Somera

Patricia is not your typical 26-year old food and travel-obsessed millennial. Her passport says Filipino, but her mind thinks global and her heart feels human. After quitting her banking job in Manila, she moved to Denmark and lived with a Danish family for 2 years. She is back in the Philippines now to fulfil one of her dreams of becoming the next Anthony Bourdain or Rolf Potts. Aside from travelling, she’s also into studying other languages, reading travel books, watching foodie shows on Netflix, and looking for cheap flights anywhere. Her (mis)adventures can be seen on her Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/patriciasomera">@patriciasomera</a>.

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