Q: We are flying from UK via Paris (two hours transfer) to Congo this Saturday. There is a general threat from terrorism. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. 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. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Here are some key things to know about travelling to popular destinations. Or do they apply even if one is just transiting and not legally entering France? How can I find more about Jewish history in Spain? You should abide by any safety measures put in place by your accommodation provider. But keep being careful and you should be in line for a lovely holiday. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines. (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Children under the age of six do not need to wear a mask. Q: My parents are due to fly out to Italy on the 20th December. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. Q: We are due to go to Tenerife with Jet2 for Christmas (10 days) . Do Frances new rules apply to me? more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. But please double-check with Eurostar. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Learn more: Advice for Foreign Nationals in France Info Coronavirus (in French) Information for travellers (in French) _____ It will be checked by air or sea carriers and failure to complete it is an offence. Can we still travel? The Catalonia region this week reimposed curbs on nightlife to try to tame a surge in infections, especially among unvaccinated young people. 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. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110239092', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain by rental car? Does anyone have experience crossing the French border from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? A: Not unless you were able to reach France before 11pm, UK time, on Friday. Unless we are required to self isolate, I think it goes ahead as it is planned at the moment? These can change quickly, so it's important to keep checking the Foreign Office guidance and tourist information for your destination before you go. any enclosed space open to the public (eg shops, restaurants, hotels or hospitals), any indoor space where people from different households mix, any outdoor space where it is not possible to observe social distancing (e.g. Join My Eurotunnel to experience a whole new world of benefits. Wherever you are in Spain, you must observe social distancing of 1.5m (5ft). Q: We are planning to go to our maison secondaire in northern France, just after Christmas. The Italian embassy in London has more information - or you can consult the Italian Governments online questionnaire (both in English). I am seeking clarification. This applies to all passengers, irrespective of nationality or vaccination status. All rights reserved. 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). For more details about travelling in Germany go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Germany. You will need these to access the government website which will generate the temporary green pass. We will be doing just that on July 5th. This appears to contradict the Government guidance, and there is no official confirmation that people can through France to another destination from the UK. 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. Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). All Thailand Pass/testing hoops will of course be jumped through.. our main concern is the risk of having someone sitting in close proximity to us on the planes who ends up with a positive covid test on arrival and we are then all scooped up into some government quarantine. But you can drive from a non-French gateway. Driving from Spain to France The same rules about being fully vaccinated, tested or having recovered from Covid-19 apply if you're crossing the French border by land (see more above under. 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. Is returning to the UK if I am UK resident considered essential travel? 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. These may change with little warning. Everyone aged 12 and over travelling to the UK must fill in an online passenger locator form before they depart. I assume I do not need a Covid 19 test 48 hours prior to the trip? The French government is yet to make an official announcement about the latest change to the rules. The Department for Transport and the FCDO have jointly published separate guidance for the freight transport industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Children aged five or under do not have to test. I see on the French requirements it is possible to transit through France in 24 hours. A: I believe the child exemption applies to under 18s but it may be more generous. Eurotunnel to Folkestone on 28 December. Around 17 million British nationals visit France every year. 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. As of October 21, travelers arriving from elsewhere in the. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. This applies to all passengers, irrespective of nationality or vaccination status. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Connections in Paris CDG, driving through France, and the future of the red list, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Winter gold: the Eiffel Tower, newly out-of-bounds for British travellers. If you qualify as an exception, you will need to: Children under the age of 18 who are not fully vaccinated do not have to self-isolate when they enter the US, but they must take a test 3-5 days after arrival. 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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. Eurotunnel is warning British citizens who live in the EU that they cannot travel through France by car from the UK due to new coronavirus restrictions imposed by the French government. See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories. Do you think its likely they will introduce stricter rules like France has? They now say self-administered tests are not allowed. 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. 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. 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 you are unvaccinated, you can only enter France for essential reasons (listed here - in French). A: No. This means travelers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination, complete a sworn statement before arrival . You must have received your final vaccine dose no earlier than 270 days (about nine months) before travelling. The Irish government website has more detailed information about the public health measures still in place. A: Travelling from Switzerland, there should be no problem at all. Or do I only worry about the rules in Belgium? A paper form can also be completed if you do not have an electronic device. 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. Upon arrival at Nice we will be driving straight to Italy. You may also need to seek treatment there. I always recommend having a professionally administered test immediately on arrival at the airport this has maximum public health benefit, and minimises the amount of time you need to spend self isolating. A: Sadly, no, unless you have French residence. Could you let me know if you are checked at the French border when driving from Spain to France on July5th? 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). View Health for further details on healthcare in Spain. For me the surprise is that any countries accept them rather than insisting on a proper swab. The pass is also required to travel on most public transport between regions. Q: We are travelling from Glasgow to Nice via Amsterdam on 21 December. Covid rules in Spain Wherever you are in Spain, you must observe social distancing of 1.5m (5ft). We have to be careful the pandemic is not over, he said. A Sadly, you are correct. While I am not yet a buyer of a French holiday in July 2022, I am certainly dreaming and planning. Flying from Bordeaux via Heathrow and straight to Malaga in the next few days without crossing UK border. Alternatively, you may use. Localised or sector-specific strikes could also occur outside these dates. 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: Travelling from Switzerland and overnighting near Calais on 2 December. Only those who can prove that they have an essential reason for travel will be allowed to enter France, regardless of vaccination status. The NHS Covid Pass and other UK equivalents are accepted. See Road travel. ; ALL travelers 2 years and older: If you are flying to the U.S. from . 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. The QR code from your NHS Covid Pass, NHS Covid Status Pass or Covidcert NI Pass will be accepted as a super green pass.
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