This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. 2023 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. For more details about travelling in Spain, go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Spain. If you are over 18 years and one month old and you were vaccinated before this point, you must show proof that you have had a booster jab, proof of recovery from Covid, dated more than 11 days ago and less than six months ago, proof of a medical exemption from vaccination, including a document from your doctor, a vaccination certificate, illustrating that you are fully vaccinated (the French government recognise vaccinations carried out in the UK), a negative PCR or LFT/antigen test result from the past 48 hours, a document (dated more than 11 days ago and less than six months ago) proving you have recently recovered from Covid, take a PCR or LFT/antigen test within 48 hours before entering Italy, and show evidence of a negative result, show evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before entering Italy or a negative LFT/antigen test taken within 24 hours, travel to your destination in Italy by private transport only, take another PCR or LFT/antigen test at the end of the five days self-isolation, you can travel from the UK to the US as long as it is more than two weeks since you completed the full course of vaccination. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. According to French officials, British citizens who have a residence in another EU country, such as Belgium, Germany, Spain or Italy, will be required to show proof of their residence, such as a. A: If travel to our nearest Continental neighbour is still banned seven months from now, heaven help us all. To qualify for a pass sanitaire you must have either: You can get a pass sanitaire by presenting the QR code from your NHS Covid app if you come from England or Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland or by using a downloadable PDF certificate which is dated after 1 November 2021. More details can be found on the, you must also take a PCR or LFT/antigen test no more than a day before flying to the US. You only need to follow extra steps if you are over 18 and not fully vaccinated, and have been in another country in the 10 days before travelling from Ireland to the UK. What is the history of architecture in Spain? See Crime. I am sorry you are in this position. Not great news but it's what I feared. Some adults are also exempt because of their occupation or if they are receiving medical treatment. Spain requires 48 hours. It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. There have been instances of migrants seeking to slow down traffic on approach roads to ports, including by placing obstacles on the Calais Port approach road. Travelers arriving in Spain by air or sea from EU or Schengen countries are no longer subject to any Covid-19 entry restrictions. As the sun dwindled over the River Tern in Market Drayton, the travel correspondent of The Independent spent an hour answering your urgent travel questions especially about the new French ban on travel from the UK. A paper form can also be completed if you do not have an electronic device. Italy (like all EU countries) accepts as proof the NHS Covid Pass, Scotland's NHS Covid Status Pass or Northern Ireland's COVIDCert NI app - these can be presented either in digital form on a phone, or printed (as long as it's dated after 1 November 2021). If your symptoms persist or get worse, you shouldcall your regional hotline. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. If the PCR tests dont arrive with us, or if the results of our tests are unavailable before that date, are we within our rights to proceed directly to the airport from home and to fly to Denmark? Industrial action may lead to disruption to services. Spain also loosened rules on travel from outside the European Union on Monday and began letting in fully-vaccinated travellers from all countries except Brazil, South Africa and India, where COVID . Beaune added that France, which fears being hit by a fourth wave of coronavirus infections this summer, was weighing restrictions on travel in Europe over the spread of the highly infectious Delta mutation. A: How refreshing, Louise, to have a non-French ban question. However, while holidays are certainly off-limits, its less clear what the restrictions mean for Britons travelling through the country on their way elsewhere. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, separate guidance for the freight transport industry, nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission, View a printable version of the whole guide, About Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice. This applies to all passengers, irrespective of nationality or vaccination status. The pass is also required to travel on most public transport between regions. The NHS Covid Pass and other UK equivalents are accepted. Only those who can prove that they have an essential reason for travel will be allowed to enter France, regardless of vaccination status. In certain settings - such as in supermarkets and pharmacies, and on public transport - you must wear either double masks (at least one of which should be surgical), or an N95/FFP2 mask. The Day 2 PCR tests we ordered have yet to be delivered, although weve pushed the company involved to get them to us as soon as possible(we know were far from alone in such frustration). A: No. This applies to all passengers, irrespective of nationality or vaccination status. My family and I have been planning to spend Christmas week furnishing it in preparation for renting. Ireland (like all EU countries) accepts the NHS Covid Pass as proof of vaccination and/or recovery from Covid, along with Scotland's NHS Covid Status Pass or Northern Ireland's COVIDCert NI app. You should be prepared to demonstrate your proof of vaccination when asked. But exiting into Switzerland and then entering France by another route does not appear to be barred even though it is clearly not the intention of the French government. A negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours or an LFT/antigen test result taken within 48 hours if aged 12 years and over. Check with your travel company or airline for any transport changes which may delay your journey home. For information on financial support you can access whilst abroad, visit our financial assistance guidance. In any event I urge you to cancel the hotel and avoid any potential loss. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. I am seeking clarification. So can we go? The use of face coverings is mandatory for anyone over the age of 6 years if you are in the following situations: Face masks must cover the nose and mouth. Everyone travelling to Spain (including children) must submit an online Health Control Form (in English), no more than 48 hours before departure. The other way around would have been more practical for me personally, driving to Spain from the Netherlands, lol. Around 17 million British nationals visit France every year. The Italian embassy in London has more information - or you can consult the Italian Governments online questionnaire (both in English). You can travel to Italy from the UK without having to self-isolate, as long as you can prove you were fully vaccinated, with the second dose less than 180 days (six months) ago. The Irish government website has more details about where they are still required. A: It is still unclear what awaits people planning to fly from the UK to Paris CDG and continue to another European Union country. Please try again - we'd not want you to miss out on the latest offers! Can we still travel? This also applies to travel between mainland France and each of the overseas territories. Will this be permitted? See Road travel. But keep being careful and you should be in line for a lovely holiday. You can change your cookie settings at any time. It could well be though, that you may face additional testing requirements. All telephone numbers are available 24/7. Pet Travel Checklist - Are you ready to travel? In any event, you may qualify if you can convince officials that your main residence is in Luxembourg and if you can prove a sufficiently close relationship with your girlfriend, she may be allowed to travel with you. Rules may vary between regions. So can you transit through France? Flying from Bordeaux via Heathrow and straight to Malaga in the next few days without crossing UK border. This appears to imply that transit is only permitted for people travelling by plane. Q: I have booked the overnight ferry Portsmouth to Saint-Malo and have always planned to drive straight through France and enter Spain at the Irun entry. Q: Since France blocks UK tourists now, does that mean nobody can drive through France for Italy or Spain? A French government document says travellers in transit for less than 24 hours in international zones at airports are allowed into France (Voyageur en transit de moins de 24 heures en zone internationale dans les aroports). Until 31 March, everyone aged 12 and over needs a "Super Green Pass" to access restaurants, bars, hotels, museums, sports stadiums and many other transport services, venues and events. Q: Im taking the Eurostar from London to Belgium next week. If youre living in France, visit our Living in France guide in addition to this travel advice. Make travelling even easier with a My Eurotunnel account, Click here for our partner offers and savings, Travelling to the EU with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle. Report inappropriate content. You should be vigilant at all times and follow the advice of local authorities. Under-18s in the UK who have only received one dose of vaccine are not considered fully vaccinated, and they also have to obtain a 48-hour green pass by means of a negative Covid test. If you are unvaccinated, you can only enter France for essential reasons (listed here - in French). Furthermore even if things go horribly wrong in the UK, and the government decides to put in another mandatory ban on overseas leisure travel, because you are already out of the country it will not apply to you. Foreign travel is now easier for people in the UK than at any time since the beginning of the pandemic. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Children under the age of six do not need to wear a mask. Do we need to pay and take another PCR test tomorrow so as to meet the 24 hours deadline for France? A: It is not yet clear whether Air France passengers (which I assume you are) will be allowed to transit UK-Paris-EU, which involves going through passport control at Charles de Gaulle Airport. This means I travel through France for a short while. Most visits are trouble-free. Children aged 11 and under don't need to take a pre-departure test. I was told by the holiday company Yello (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I am seeking clarification. Currently, anyone returning from France, The Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Andorra or Spain has to self-isolate for 14 days, and the UK Government has said similar quarantine orders could be put in . See Entry requirements to find out what you will need to do when you arrive in Spain and for details on Spains current entry requirements and restrictions. Q: I have booked the overnight ferry Portsmouth to Saint-Malo and have always planned to drive straight through France and enter Spain at the Irun entry. i might need a helpline! Effectively, this means changing planes at Paris Charles de Gaulle is allowed, but very little else is. We have already taken PCR tests for our final destination today. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Some public health measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 remain in force across Spain and may vary between regions. Spain (like all EU countries) will accept as proof the NHS Covid Pass, Scotland's NHS Covid Status Pass or Northern Ireland's COVIDCert NI app - these can be presented either in digital form on a . But Beaunes remarks caused alarm among French tour operators, who accused the government of sowing confusion. For all other children under six, quarantine ends automatically five days after arrival. Permitted now? For more details about travelling in Italy go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Italy, Italy's official tourism website also has useful information. ; Countries may have their own entry and exit requirements. Spain's Autonomous Communities can implement specific territorial regulations. Is it likely that Spain will impose similar restrictions to France? You can also generate a pass sanitaire by scanning and saving the QR code from your NHS Covid Pass or equivalent, into Frances TousAntiCovid app. Getlink, the operator of the Channel rail link, issued an urgent warning on its website and Twitter page on Wednesday evening that appeared to confirm that the French government had changed its travel rules. If you have not been fully vaccinated, you may only enter Germany from the UK if: You will have to self-isolate for 10 days in these circumstances, although the option to "test and release" is available after five days. If this happens you should keep moving where its safe to do so, or stop and call 112 if isnt safe to proceed (keeping car doors locked). This means that there is still a high threat of terrorism. Last updated: 03/03/2023. For more details about travelling in the US go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for US, There is also more information on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website. Gabriel Attal, a French government spokesman, said that even more drastic measures were needed to protect against Omicron entering from the UK. Everyone aged six and over must also wear a face mask in the following places (unless they. In other words, are the 24 hour PCR test only for entry into France if one leaves the international zone? Answer: The borders between France and Spain are open. See the Terrorism page. According to the French travel guidance, nationals of the European Union or equivalent, as well as their partners and children, who have their main residence in France or who join, in transit through France, their main residence in a country of the European Union are considered to have a compelling reason for travelling from the UK through France. Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Authorities on Saturday announced that travelers crossing into Spain through the land border with France and who are coming from French risk zones will from now on have to show a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before . Everyone aged six and over must also wear a face mask in the following places (unless they have a medical exemption): Some regions may have additional restrictive measures, including: You should check with local and regional authorities for more details. But I believe most countries take a more measured approach than the UK has done in the past, which is to make everyone on the plane, however far away, quarantine. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. You have rejected additional cookies. Social distancing of 1m (3ft) must be observed, and large gatherings should be avoided. Q: We are planning to go to our maison secondaire in northern France, just after Christmas. Children aged five or under do not have to test. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Q: Id like to know about the antigen test required for Portugal. Hi there, we are driving to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The emergency phone number in France is 112. The Department for Transport and the FCDO have jointly published separate guidance for the freight transport industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Booster doses have no expiry date, but if you have not had a booster, your second dose must have been given between 14 and nine months ago, a negative PCR test, taken within 72 hours before arrival, a negative rapid LFT/antigen test, taken within 24 hours before arrival, proof of recovery from Covid (a positive PCR or LFT/antigen test result issued between 14 and 180 days ago), you can only travel by aeroplane, train and bus if you can show a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of your arrival time, or an LFT/antigen test taken within 48 hours of your arrival time, you cannot enter nightclubs, restaurants (indoors), theatres, cinemas, museums, exhibitions, conferences, gyms and stadiums, you must present a negative LFT/antigen test result taken within the previous 48 hours to visit other public spaces including shops and restaurants (outdoors), proof of vaccination (at least 14 days since the second dose), a negative result from a PCR test carried out in the previous 72 hours, a negative result from an LFT/antigen test carried out in the previous 48 hours, you are a German citizen, or their spouse, partner, or child under 18, you are a German resident, or their spouse, partner, or child under 18, you have an important role or an urgent reason for travel, hotels (test on arrival and twice a week during the stay), indoor venues such as fitness studios, swimming baths or sports halls. Those with respiratory problems or those unable to wear a mask due to other health conditions or disabilities are exempt. A: Yes, if you stay airside. We have only had our first vaccine (my husband and I) our 12 year old son has had no vaccine as of yet. You should refer to local and regional authorities for advice. Latest travel rules for Brits including Covid tests and vaccine requirements in holiday hotspots including France, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus and more If you arrived before the ban, nothing changes for you though of course you must observe all national and local regulations. If demonstrations do turn violent, a heavy police/gendarmerie presence is to be expected. Upon arrival at Nice we will be driving straight to Italy. Everyone aged five or over must wear a mask in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, in all areas of Greece. ; Follow CDC's recommendations for wearing masks in travel and public transportation settings. Proof of vaccination, recovery from infection or a negative test (up to 24 hours old for LFT/antigen testing or 48 hours old for PCR testing) is required for entry into various venues including: Additional local rules may also apply depending on the region you are visiting. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110239092', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain by rental car? Read about our approach to external linking. A Sadly, you are correct. Join My Eurotunnel to experience a whole new world of benefits. For more details about travelling in Germany go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Germany. We have until 9pm to cancel our hotel before we lose thousands of pounds. Oh no! In passing, you do not need a PCR test for France anyway: lateral flow is perfectly acceptable. Demonstrations can take place in France, often in major cities. All passengers travelling to France or the UK no longer need to present proof of a Covid vaccination, recovery or negative test certificate. For me the surprise is that any countries accept them rather than insisting on a proper swab. A: There should be no problem with testing simply to transit at CDG. Due to ongoing threats to France by Islamist terrorist groups, and French military intervention against Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL), the French government has warned the public to be especially vigilant and has reinforced its security measures. A: What a ridiculous situation. Unvaccinated children aged fiveor under can enter Germany as long as they are travelling with at least one fully vaccinated parent. Hauliers are to remain exempt, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who tweeted that he has liaised with his French counterpart to confirm an exemption for freight traffic. Q: The current legislation for entering France from 20 December states a PCR test or TAG (antigen) test needs to be carried out. We will treat your data with respect - you can find full details in our privacy notice. Weve been self-isolating since our return from Canada, but were scheduled to depart for Denmark on 20 December. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example due to a new COVID-19 variant. Q: I am a British citizen in France. We have to be careful the pandemic is not over, he said. You must have received a Covid-19 vaccine recognised in the US (this includes all the vaccines currently being given on the NHS). The government in Paris could have tightened the testing restrictions and perhaps added self isolation with an additional test on arrival but chose instead to have a blanket ban on British travellers. A: No. You may also have to self-isolate if other passengers on your flight or ferry test positive. [Only] French citizens, French residents and their families will be allowed. A: The only issue will be the tedious UK pre-departure and post arrival tests, and they need to self-isolate while you wait for the result of the latter. If you need to contact other emergency services, call 15 (medical), 17 (police) or 18 (fire). more. When in July? I see on the French requirements it is . Travellers aged six or over entering Germany from abroad must provide proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from Covid or a negative LFT/antigen or PCR test result taken within the previous 48 hours prior to arrival. The French Government appears to have confirmed that you can transit through France on your way to another country, as long as you spend less than 24 hours in the country. What do you think? Q: Is it still possible to enter France via Geneva or Basel airports? Best Spanish beach resorts for families?Open to suggestions. But by mid-January, much is likely to change in the next three weeks-plus. Will we be able to travel and if so, do we need to get tested beforehand? Spain (like all EU countries) will accept as proof the NHS Covid Pass, Scotland's NHS Covid Status Pass or Northern Ireland's COVIDCert NI app - these can be presented either in digital form on a phone, or printed (as long as it's dated after 1 November 2021). If you are travelling to Ireland from Northern Ireland, you do not need to complete a passenger locator form, or provide any proof of vaccination, recovery status or negative tests as long as you have not visited any other countries in the last 14 days. Localised or sector-specific strikes could also occur outside these dates. 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