For information on financial support you can access whilst abroad, visit our financial assistance guidance. Would a lateral flow test be the same as a TAG antigen test? This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. With so many cancellations of accommodation by people who can no longer access their ski locations, I am confident you will be able to rebook once you are absolutely certain you can make the trip. France currently allows people to travel to all other EU members as long as they are fully vaccinated or present a negative PCR or antigen test on their return. Q: I am a British citizen in France. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines. 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. We do not intend to stop or stay in France, just refuel. 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. Q: We are planning to go to our maison secondaire in northern France, just after Christmas. In areas where Covid case rates are particularly high and hospital capacity is limited, restrictions may be tighter or re-imposed with limited notice. Latest travel rules for Brits including Covid tests and vaccine requirements in holiday hotspots including France, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus and more Wearing a medical-grade mask remains a legal requirement in retail outlets and on public transport. Throughout the crisis I have not heard of any country that has ejected citizens because of their nationality. 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. You have rejected additional cookies. 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. Q: Like many people who are due to travel imminently, we are supposed to be transiting through France en route to Switzerland. A: Most regrettably, this is a risk that all travellers must take that somebodys pre-departure test fails to pick up an infection. 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. 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. 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. This is a very helpful website which I presume is updated regularly: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/. As of October 21, travelers arriving from elsewhere in the. The statement read: Following a French Government decision, on 28/12/2021, unless they hold French residency, British citizens are now considered 3rd country citizens and can no longer transit France by road to reach their country of residence in the EU., URGENT UPDATE FOR BRITISH RESIDENTS IN EU: Following a French Government decision, on 28/12/2021, unless they hold French residency, British citizens are now considered 3rd country citizens and can no longer transit France by road to reach their country of residence in the EU. We have to be careful the pandemic is not over, he said. Oh no! What does Frances travel ban mean for UK holiday plans? Gabriel Attal, a French government spokesman, said that even more drastic measures were needed to protect against Omicron entering from the UK. Ferry alternatives that do not serve France include: Stena Line from Harwich to Hook of Holland; P&O Ferries from Hull to Rotterdam; DFDS from Newcastle to Amsterdam; and Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao or Santander. I am seeking clarification. Q: Will I still be able to transit through Heathrow from the US to France? Driving from France to spain - do i need a covid test? The Italian embassy in London has more information - or you can consult the Italian Governments online questionnaire (both in English). Q: We know that the countries previously on the red list have been removed, but what wasnt clear from the gov was whether hotel quarantine will be removed for returning from countries added to the red list in the future. They are not married but live together and have a mortgage together. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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. 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. Q: I am an EU national (Luxembourg) living in the UK. Level Contributor Re: Driving from France to spain - do i need a covid test? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110239092', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain by rental car? It could well be though, that you may face additional testing requirements. Q: We are currently in Spain for Christmas, if countries change their policies on UK tourists would they expect us to depart back to the UK or could we finish our holiday? 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. A: No. 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. For you return from the UK: if your residence is in Switzerland and you are a Swiss or EU citizen, the present rules allow you to make the journey. many thanks. As of August 1, there are no Covid-19 related travel restrictions for France. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status. If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country youre transiting. 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. Face masks are required in all enclosed public spaces. 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. 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. France now only allows travel from the UK for compelling reasons. Updated information on strike action in France ('Summary' page). A: I am glad to hear you have been taking tests regularly in your position I would rate the biggest risk as testing positive in the UK before departure. The pre=departure test for the UK is, I believe, mandatory even for people who are in transit at Heathrow. Driving from France to Spain If you want to cross the land border into Spain, the same rules apply with regards to Covid certificates and showing whether you've been vaccinated, have recovered or have a negative Covid-19 test. With coronavirus infections creeping up again and fear that a fourth wave could take hold right around the Easter holidays, Spain is stepping up its restrictions on travel.. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. The other way around would have been more practical for me personally, driving to Spain from the Netherlands, lol. If you are unvaccinated, you can only enter France for essential reasons (listed here - in French). tightened restrictions on travel from the UK. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. 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. Or do they apply even if one is just transiting and not legally entering France? You no longer need to wear a mask in sit-in restaurants or cafes. You can leave the country and self isolation any time you like. Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Face coverings remain compulsory for over-13s in shops, banks and post offices, in taxis, in bus and rail stations, in cinemas and theatres and on public transport. All passengers aged five or over must also provide one of the following: Children under five do not need to provide proof of their vaccination or test status. 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 . Can we still travel? No travel is risk-free during COVID-19. you would think that the french website would be obvious but I haven't managed to find the answer there. 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. Local and regional restrictions may be introduced at short notice. See the TravelHealthPro website general advice for travellers in relation to COVID-19. On 19 June 2021 the threat level in France was lowered to heightened. Some restrictions vary from region to region - you may need to check local guidance (in English). All rights reserved. Germany already has a ban on incoming travellers from Portugal, where the Delta variant has become dominant. From 23:00 GMT on 13 February children aged 12-17 do not need to be double-jabbed to enter the country. What are typical Spanish sweets and desserts? The Department for Transport and the FCDO have jointly published separate guidance for the freight transport industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. More details about quarantine can be found on the Federal Interior Ministry website (in English). Most visits are trouble-free. Its better to remain in France or go to other countries.. Report inappropriate content Janey B Lakewood Ranch. 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. If youre living in France, visit our Living in France guide in addition to this travel advice. The French government is yet to make an official announcement about the latest change to the rules. +34 928 301012 for Gran Canaria province or +34 922 470012 for Santa Cruz de Tenerife province. Everyone travelling to Spain (including children) must submit an online Health Control Form (in English), no more than 48 hours before departure. If - for whatever reason - you are not eligible for a super green pass you will need a green pass to access many public spaces. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. What personal identification should I carry in Spain? Q: Travelling from Switzerland and overnighting near Calais on 2 December. Do we need to pay and take another PCR test tomorrow so as to meet the 24 hours deadline for France? To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. You are also asked to maintain social distancing wherever possible in public. We have a two- and a six-year-old and two fully vaccinated boosted adults. If you have had a booster, or have had the first two jabs AND recovered from Covid, there is no expiry date on your Super Green Pass. Regional governments retain legal powers to ease or tighten restrictions within their region if deemed necessary to control the spread of the virus (e.g. However, the precise circumstances around this are less clear. 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. But check with Air France, and if the journey is in doubt ask the carrier to rebook you through its sister airline KLM via Amsterdam. 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. A: Yes, there are very few countries which restrict their own citizens from coming in Australia is the prime example. 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. crowded streets, public demonstrations etc. The QR code from your NHS Covid Pass, NHS Covid Status Pass or Covidcert NI Pass will be accepted as a super green pass. 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. 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. For information regarding access to healthcare in Spain see healthcare for UK nationals visiting Spain. Last week, nearly half of Portugals population was again placed under night-time curfews after the number of daily new cases topped the 2,000 mark for the first time since mid-February.