According to the Ministry of the Interior, due to the upcoming Olympics in 2024, Paris will be off-limits without a QR code this summer.

Certain parts of the capital will be divided into zones starting on July 18 and running through August 11 for the duration of the Olympic Games. To navigate these zones, you'll need a "Pass Jeux" (Games Pass).

The pass is in the form of a QR code that may be printed out or downloaded to a smartphone.

Passes will be granted after administrative verifications by the Paris police prefecture, according to the Ministry of the Interior's Monday launch of its platform.

Applications will soon be expanded to cover the entire Olympic term, as they currently only relate to the 26 July Olympic opening ceremony on the Seine.

Who needs a QR code?

The QR codes mostly pertain to individuals who live close to the competition locations and opening ceremony, as well as those who wish to travel across restricted areas in motorized vehicles (cars,...