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Need a Fit to Fly Certificate in France?

If your airline or travel insurer is asking for medical clearance before you board, you are not alone. Many passengers with recent surgery, pregnancy, heart conditions, respiratory illness, or other medical situations are required to provide a fit to fly letter before departure.

Dr Simon Gordon offers online medical consultations for English-speaking visitors across France. Where your condition can be assessed by video — which covers the majority of cases — he can issue a fit to fly certificate following the consultation.

GET A FIT TO FLY CERTIFICATE — €100

What Is a Fit to Fly Certificate?

A fit to fly certificate is a letter from a doctor confirming that a passenger is medically fit to
travel by air. Airlines may request one if you:

  • are more than 28 weeks pregnant
  • have had recent surgery or a hospital admission
  • have a cardiovascular or respiratory condition
  • are travelling with a communicable illness
  • have had a recent procedure involving anaesthesia or sedation

The certificate confirms your condition, the date of assessment, and the doctor’s professional opinion that you are fit to fly, with any relevant conditions or restrictions noted.

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How the Online Assessment Works

For most passengers, a video consultation is sufficient to assess fitness to fly. You will speak directly with Dr Simon Gordon, who will review your medical situation, ask relevant questions, and — where clinically appropriate — issue a fit to fly letter by email.

The letter is issued on headed paper, signed by Dr Gordon, and includes his French registration number and contact details. This is accepted by most airlines and travel insurers.

If your situation requires a physical examination — for example, following complex surgery — Dr Gordon will advise you during the consultation.

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GET A FIT TO FLY CERTIFICATE — €100

How It Works

Book a consultation using the link below. Appointments are available at short notice.

Attend a video consultation with Dr Simon Gordon. Have your passport or ID to hand, along with any relevant medical letters, discharge summaries, or details of your condition.

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Receive a fit to fly certificate by email if clinically appropriate. Most airlines accept a letter by email; if you need a printed copy, any pharmacy or print shop can assist.

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Pay €100 for the consultation. Payment is taken at the time of booking. An invoice is provided for travel insurance claims.

GET A FIT TO FLY CERTIFICATE — €100

About Dr Simon Gordon

Dr Simon Gordon is a British GP (MB ChB, University of Glasgow) based at Cabinet Medical Gordon in Valbonne, on the Côte d’Azur. He is registered with both the UK General Medical Council and the French Ordre des Médecins, with over 20 years of experience across the UK, Israel, and France.

Unlike anonymous telemedicine platforms, you know exactly who you are speaking to. Dr Gordon provides the same standard of care online as he does in his own practice.

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Dr Simon Gordon, British GP in Valbonne, France

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most major airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and Air France accept a signed letter from a GP on headed paper. You should check your airline’s specific requirements before booking your consultation, as some carriers have their own forms. Dr Gordon can advise during the appointment.
In many cases, yes. Dr Gordon will review the nature and date of your surgery, your current condition, and the length of your flight. For straightforward cases — such as minor procedures well before travel — a video assessment is usually sufficient. More complex cases may require a physical review, which Dr Gordon will advise on.
Yes. Many airlines require a fit to fly letter from 28 weeks onwards, and some from 32 or 36 weeks. Dr Gordon can assess your situation by video and issue a certificate where appropriate. Please have your maternity notes or any recent scan results to hand for the appointment.
Appointments are often available the same day or the following day. The certificate is sent by email immediately after the consultation, provided the assessment supports one being issued.
Most travel insurance policies cover the cost of emergency medical consultations abroad. Dr Gordon provides an invoice that you can submit to your insurer. Check your policy terms for confirmation.
Yes. The consultation takes place by video, so you can book from anywhere in France.