The decision to refuse entry, which is written and reasoned, is taken by an official in a category laid down by regulation.
The notification of the decision to refuse entry shall mention the foreign national’s right to notify or have notified the person to whom he has indicated that he wishes to go, his consulate or the counsel of his choice. It mentions the foreign national’s right to refuse to be repatriated before the expiry of the period of one clear day under the conditions set out in article L. 333-2.