A: Air only. Upon arrival at Nice we will be driving straight to Italy. In other words, are the 24 hour PCR test only for entry into France if one leaves the international zone? We will treat your data with respect - you can find full details in our privacy notice. If youre travelling to the UK from Ireland, you do not need to complete a passenger locator form or take any Covid test either before departure or on arrival. I expect the travel ban to be lifted very early in the new year, or possibly even before the end of 2021 (though I have been chronically over-optimistic throughout the Covid pandemic). You must have received your final vaccine dose no earlier than 270 days (about nine months) before travelling. For the very latest advice on entering the UK, we recommend checking gov.uk as well as the French Consulate in London before travel. A: Yes, if you stay airside. Just want to know the procedure. So can you transit through France? A: If you dont mind my saying so, that is a very odd journey to make. Fancy even more exclusive offers and savings? Check the French governments advice about what to do if a terrorist attack occurs. I don't believe we need to get a covid test to travel into spain but would we need a test to return to France? You are also asked to maintain social distancing wherever possible in public. For more details about travelling in Ireland go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Ireland. You must have received a Covid-19 vaccine recognised in the US (this includes all the vaccines currently being given on the NHS). The Italian government changed testing rules yesterday. 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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. While I am not yet a buyer of a French holiday in July 2022, I am certainly dreaming and planning. Thank you for submitting your details and signing up to our newsletter and latest offers. As a British citizen, I believe I meet the compelling reason to travel. France is banning UK holidaymakers from Saturday 18 December, as the country tightens border restrictions in response to the explosive growth of the Omicron variant in Britain. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110239092', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain by rental car? If you need urgent consular assistance, contact your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate. Everyone aged 12 and over travelling to the UK must fill in an online passenger locator form before they depart. Will there be any issue with returning to the UK on Monday? You have accepted additional cookies. See the Terrorism page. Q: We are travelling from Glasgow to Nice via Amsterdam on 21 December. No travel is risk-free during COVID-19. You may also need to seek treatment there. 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. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Best Place For Family/Kids Holiday on July, August? News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Local and regional restrictions may be introduced at short notice. 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. You can change your cookie settings at any time. See the FCDOs guidance on foreign travel insurance. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 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. COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in France. See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories. This seems to indicate you need a test within 72 hours of arrival as you are not fully vaccinated, but there is a helpline, I would have thought the French government website would be the obvious place to look for the answers. There is no requirement for 14 days to have passed between receiving your booster and entering Spain. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Or do they apply even if one is just transiting and not legally entering France? This appears to imply that transit is only permitted for people travelling by plane. Do Frances new rules apply to me? Protect yourself and others from COVID-19: Get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel. I see on the French requirements it is . You may also have to self-isolate if other passengers on your flight or ferry test positive. In some regions of Spain, providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result could be required to access certain public spaces, such as health facilities and nursing homes. Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in France. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Return journey arriving Calais 13 January overnighting in Luxembourg returning to our home in Switzerland on 14 January. 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. But the French government has now clarified that transit for less than 24 hours is permitted only for a voyageur en transit de moins de 24 heures en zone internationale dans les aroports a passenger in transit for less than 24 hours in the international zone at airports. Localised or sector-specific strikes could also occur outside these dates. They should self-isolate if any symptoms develop or if they test positive. But by mid-January, much is likely to change in the next three weeks-plus. In any event I urge you to cancel the hotel and avoid any potential loss. In all cases, you should avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110322241', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain. Save. 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. Q: Im travelling from France on Sunday 19 December. All restrictions remain under regular review. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We will have Covid test done on July 2 in US before flying out so it should still be valid if needed when we cross into France. Q: The current legislation for entering France from 20 December states a PCR test or TAG (antigen) test needs to be carried out. A: I believe the child exemption applies to under 18s but it may be more generous. If you are not fully vaccinated, you must also: - notify the local health authority in the area where you are staying. What do they mean when they say they advise against (travel to Spain and Portugal), the head of the Protourisme travel consultancy, Didier Arino, asked. https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/deplacements. Remember that an EHIC or GHIC covers state healthcare only, not private treatment. 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Ireland border problem but DUP support remains elusive, Ukraine dismisses Russian reports of deadly attack in Bryansk as 'provocation', Greek rail workers strike over safety concerns as death toll in train tragedy tops 50, Finland edges closer to joining NATO, setting deadline for co-applicant Sweden. We have only had our first vaccine (my husband and I) our 12 year old son has had no vaccine as of yet. However, there are still regulations about who can enter most countries, restrictions on what you can do when you get there, and rules to follow when you return home. Everyone aged five or over must wear a mask in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, in all areas of Greece. Greece (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. Weve been self-isolating since our return from Canada, but were scheduled to depart for Denmark on 20 December. Just time it so that it is 24 hours before your arrival. The green pass is a temporary pass, which lasts 48 hours. Can we still travel? Rules can also vary within individual states. Hi there, we are driving to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? What are the chances of her being able to do this? A: How refreshing, Louise, to have a non-French ban question. But Beaunes remarks caused alarm among French tour operators, who accused the government of sowing confusion. If you are fully vaccinated or can demonstrate you have recovered from Covid in the past year, you no longer need to take a pre-departure Covid test. A: Sadly, no, unless you have French residence. Q: Im taking the Eurostar from London to Belgium next week. The other way around would have been more practical for me personally, driving to Spain from the Netherlands, lol. Only those who can prove that they have an essential reason for travel will be allowed to enter France, regardless of vaccination status. A paper form can also be completed if you do not have an electronic device. We will decide in the coming days, but we could put in place reinforced measures.. Is it likely that Spain will impose similar restrictions to France? If you have been outside of the Schengen/UE area during the 14 days preceding your entry in France, you should have the same requirements as if you were directly entering from outside Schengen. What are the new travel changes and how will rules work? Proof of a negative test or recovery from Covid is not accepted. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Could you let me know if you are checked at the French border when driving from Spain to France on July5th? Q: My parents are due to fly out to Italy on the 20th December. The measures will be a hammer blow to the ski industry and to the winter holiday plans of thousands of UK holidaymakers. Travellers no longer need to present a sworn declaration that they are not infected with COVID-19 and pledge to take an antigen test or biological examupon arrival in France. Children under 12 are exempt from this rule. Everything involving tourism or business trips for people who are not French or European will be limited., An explainer on the French government website says: The fact of being French constitutes a compelling reason for returning to France. We have been doing daily LFDs and all negative so far. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs have returned to their normal trading hours. Q: Since France blocks UK tourists now, does that mean nobody can drive through France for Italy or Spain? However, the precise. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. All travellers must fill in a passenger locator form, which will generate a QR code. However, while holidays are certainly off-limits, its less clear what the restrictions mean for Britons travelling through the country on their way elsewhere. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Children under 18 do not have to self-isolate if they travel with a fully vaccinated adult and have a negative PCR or antigen test/LFT. To qualify for a pass vaccinal you must have: Children aged 12-15 still need a pass sanitaire to access many venues and events. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information. We will be doing just that on July 5th. 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 12 do not need to show proof of vaccination. Several unions have called for rolling cross-sector strike action and demonstrations across France from Tuesday 7 March. This is a very helpful website which I presume is updated regularly: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/. Join My Eurotunnel to experience a whole new world of benefits. +34 928 301012 for Gran Canaria province or +34 922 470012 for Santa Cruz de Tenerife province. They now say self-administered tests are not allowed. Germany has now done the same. You can change your cookie settings at any time. We are continuing to run our ferry services as usual, with up to 55 sailings per day running between Dover, Calais, and Dunkirk. The QR code from your NHS Covid Pass, NHS Covid Status Pass or Covidcert NI Pass will be accepted as a super green pass. You can find information and guidance from the French Government regarding the current outbreak of COVID-19 in France on the French Governments COVID-19 pages. There may be random police controls at the French and Spanish sides of the border to check you have the following travel documentation: The documents you need to travel from France to Barcelona by car are the following: That's the current regulation, not sure what it will be in July. Customers no longer need to show proof of Covid status to enter hospitality and entertainment venues. The Irish government website has more detailed information about the public health measures still in place. Bon chance. See Road travel. Does anyone have experience crossing the French border from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Permitted now? A: Yes, there are very few countries which restrict their own citizens from coming in Australia is the prime example. If - for whatever reason - you are not eligible for a super green pass you will need a green pass to access many public spaces. partial lockdowns; limiting the capacity and opening hours of retail, hospitality establishments and public events, COVID passports). The most common problem reported is pickpocketing. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. A: No. All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, must take a PCR or antigen test 24 hours before departure (a change from the current 48 hour rule). not sure what to do now as we planned to spend a night near the french/spanish border to break the journey but with the test situation - not sure how that woulld work. France warned its nationals Thursday against travelling to Spain or Portugal on holiday because of a spike in Covid-19 cases caused by the highly contagious Delta variant. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is not required. Re: Driving from France to spain - do i need a covid test? Q: My daughters partner is a French national and will be there over New Year, when my daughter wants to join him over New Year. Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morning, Take international news everywhere with you! The Foreign Office has specific healthcare guidance for UK nationals visiting Spain. You should follow the advice of the local authorities on how best to protect yourself and others, including any measures that they bring in to control the virus. If you are over 18 and one month, and your last dose was more than nine months ago, you will NOT be considered fully vaccinated unless you have also received a booster dose. Children from the UK aged 12 years old or over who are not fully vaccinated will be treated as vaccinated if they are travelling with fully vaccinated adults. Q: We are planning to go to our maison secondaire in northern France, just after Christmas. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. For the very latest advice on entering France, we recommend checking interieur.gouv.fr,uk.ambafrance.organd gov.uk/check-travel-during-coronavirus before travel. It just makes travelling so costly! Q: My daughter who holds both British and Austrian passports is flying back to Austria for Christmas. Everyone travelling to Spain (including children) must submit an online Health Control Form (in English), no more than 48 hours before departure. (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thanks Angelique. We have until 9pm to cancel our hotel before we lose thousands of pounds. If you have not been fully vaccinated, you can only enter Spain if your journey is classed as "essential" by the Spanish Ministry of Health. Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Or do I only worry about the rules in Belgium? They are not married but live together and have a mortgage together. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. pic.twitter.com/KGNr3FpWM2. In contrast, tightening testing rules is the strategy adopted by Italy, the US and others. NHS Covid Pass letter for international travel. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. These may change with little warning. This means that there is still a high threat of terrorism. 2023 BBC. The pass is also required to travel on most public transport between regions. Because you will enter the Schengen area at this point, you will certainly need to meet French testing requirements: a lateral flow within 24 hours before departure. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, TravelHealthPro website general advice for travellers in relation to COVID-19, healthcare for UK nationals visiting Spain, guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health, nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate, View a printable version of the whole guide, About Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice, understand what your insurance will cover, can make arrangements to extend your stay and be away for longer than planned, obligatory use of face masks in pharmacies, medical centres and care homes (see, abide by any safety measures put in place by establishments such as hotels, bars, shops and restaurants to reduce the risk of COVID-19 such as social distancing and other public safety precautions, wash your hands frequently and thoroughly and use hand sanitizer gel where soap and water is not available, visiting a hospital or medical centre (including other healthcare settings such as dentists, opticians, pharmacies etc. If your second vaccine dose was earlier than this, you must also show proof of a booster jab, or proof that you have recovered from Covid in the past 180 days. You may be asked to take a rapid Covid test on arrival in Greece, and quarantine in a hotel for at least five days if positive. France now only allows travel from the UK for compelling reasons. We expect our services to be busy on Friday as people prepare to get away for Christmas to see family and friends before the restrictions come into effect.. Spain requires 48 hours. 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It will be checked by air or sea carriers and failure to complete it is an offence. yes I know what you mean Angelique. Air France may make special arrangements for such cases. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. But if he has French residence, he should be allowed to accompany you according to my reading of the rules. Since 18 December France has only allowed travel from the UK for compelling reasons. 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. Unfortunately we have not been able to receive your details. Q: Id like to know about the antigen test required for Portugal. But please double-check with Eurostar. Our tests will meet the final destination requirement (72 hours PCR) but they have been done more than 24 hours before our planned arrival and transit through France. Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. ; Countries may have their own entry and exit requirements. Foreign travel is now easier for people in the UK than at any time since the beginning of the pandemic. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110320770', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain (costa dorada) from France (where we live) on 9th July for a weeks holiday. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110239873', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Madrid. This applies to all passengers, irrespective of nationality or vaccination status. So can we go? 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. Your accommodation provider may have a list of private doctors that they can call to assess your symptoms and conduct a COVID-19 test. All telephone numbers are available 24/7. Well send you a link to a feedback form. Q: We are flying from UK via Paris (two hours transfer) to Congo this Saturday. All passengers travelling to France or the UK no longer need to present proof of a Covid vaccination, recovery or negative test certificate. Around 17 million British nationals visit France every year. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Germany already has a ban on incoming travellers from Portugal, where the Delta variant has become dominant. Adults can complete the form for under-18s travelling with them. You will be responsible for the cost of any treatment provided by a private doctor or hospital. Alternatively, you may use. However, if a child aged 12 or over is unvaccinated and travelling alone or with unvaccinated adults, they will be subject to the same conditions as the adults, including the need to self-isolate. Do you think its likely they will introduce stricter rules like France has? 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 . Check with your travel company or airline for any transport changes which may delay your journey home. Can my husband (non UK, non EU, with French residence) travel with me? 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. Q: Travelling from Switzerland and overnighting near Calais on 2 December. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110321574', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');village (a couple of months ago) that because we are driving we do no need a test entering spain from france. We are the #1 way to travel with your pet. Face masks are required in all enclosed public spaces. If you arrived before the ban, nothing changes for you though of course you must observe all national and local regulations. Re: Driving from France to spain - do i need a covid test? All vehicles, including motorbikes, driving in central Paris, Lyon and Grenoble now need to display a special pollution sticker. Store and save your information, including passport details, vehicles, pets and payment methods and add it to your bookings automatically. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Angelique appears to be providing information on travelling into Spain from France, as per the title of your post. But you can drive from a non-French gateway. Level Contributor You can leave the country and self isolation any time you like. You should abide by any safety measures put in place by your accommodation provider. Social distancing of 1m (3ft) must be observed, and large gatherings should be avoided. Either you close the border or you say nothing, he said. 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. The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks. Note that France still has several restrictions in place, but they are. In your position, I would be calling KLM and asking nicely if they could switch you to Milan, Genoa or Turin instead (ideally at no extra cost). 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. Is returning to the UK if I am UK resident considered essential travel? These can be presented either in digital form on a phone, or printed (as long as it's dated after 1 November 2021). I assume I do not need a Covid 19 test 48 hours prior to the trip? If you are 18 or over, and not fully vaccinated: Since 12 February you no longer need to present proof of a negative PCR or LFT/antigen test before you travel if you're fully vaccinated. For more details about travelling in Spain, go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Spain. Covid rules in Spain Wherever you are in Spain, you must observe social distancing of 1.5m (5ft). What is the driving guide for foreigners?
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