We do not intend to stop or stay in France, just refuel. ', Leaving the city for my kids was the worst decision after 19 months we sold up and came back, The Government delay of the Pensions Dashboard may well cost you tens of thousands of pounds, 33 brilliant new reasons to visit the US, with New York City breaks and national parks, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? ; Countries may have their own entry and exit requirements. 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. Spain International Travel Information For those who have not yet booked their holidays, avoid Spain and Portugal as a destination, he told France 2 television. From 23:00 GMT on 13 February children aged 12-17 do not need to be double-jabbed to enter the country. Some adults are also exempt because of their occupation or if they are receiving medical treatment. Save. 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. However, while holidays are certainly off-limits, its less clear what the restrictions mean for Britons travelling through the country on their way elsewhere. The other way around would have been more practical for me personally, driving to Spain from the Netherlands, lol. If you need urgent consular assistance, contact your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate. Ah, yes, France requires a test max 72 hours old. Is it likely that Spain will impose similar restrictions to France? 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 you arrived before the ban, nothing changes for you though of course you must observe all national and local regulations. Q: The current legislation for entering France from 20 December states a PCR test or TAG (antigen) test needs to be carried out. Children under 11 are not required to wear masks. The measures will be a hammer blow to the ski industry and to the winter holiday plans of thousands of UK holidaymakers. Audience ratings certified by ACPM/OJD. Alternatively, you may use. 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. However, following the announcement of travel restrictions by the French government, Ferry operator DFDS said: Passengers are able to transit through France to other countries without having to quarantine as long as the transit is less than 24 hours. The Italian government changed testing rules yesterday. 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. For contact details for English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers. A: Air only. Please subscribe this channel. Indeed, a couple of operators said arriving in Calais and driving straight to another country would be permitted. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110322241', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain. If you are not fully vaccinated, you must also: - notify the local health authority in the area where you are staying. For more details about travelling in Germany go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Germany. That's the current regulation, not sure what it will be in July. Children under the age of six do not need to wear a mask. A: How refreshing, Louise, to have a non-French ban question. Permitted now? 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. They now say self-administered tests are not allowed. Q: We are due to go to Tenerife with Jet2 for Christmas (10 days) . Best Place For Family/Kids Holiday on July, August? Its better to remain in France or go to other countries.. Report inappropriate content. 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. they must also quarantine for 48 hours or until they have received a negative result from a mandatory arrival test. If you have not been fully vaccinated, you cannot travel to the US, although exceptions are granted, for instance for children under 18. Thanks Angelique. What personal identification should I carry in Spain? Report inappropriate content loulou2010009 London, United. 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. Q: Travelling from Switzerland and overnighting near Calais on 2 December. A: I believe the child exemption applies to under 18s but it may be more generous. 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). Get answers to your questions about Spain. 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. Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morning, Take international news everywhere with you! Since 12 February, you no longer need to self-isolate on arrival if you're not fully vaccinated. 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. We are so nervous now we havent packed a thing, any thoughts on the situation with our trip. A: No. All travellers must fill in a passenger locator form, which will generate a QR code. See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories. Adults can complete the form for under-18s travelling with them. +34 928 301012 for Gran Canaria province or +34 922 470012 for Santa Cruz de Tenerife province. But Beaunes remarks caused alarm among French tour operators, who accused the government of sowing confusion. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. A: Sadly, you are correct. 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 an EU national (Luxembourg) living in the UK. Why? Store and save your information, including passport details, vehicles, pets and payment methods and add it to your bookings automatically. Q: Im taking the Eurostar from London to Belgium next week. It could well be though, that you may face additional testing requirements. 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). It may well be that Brittany ferries will allow you to switch to the Bilbao or Santander voyage on payment of the appropriate supplement. For information on financial support you can access whilst abroad, visit our financial assistance guidance. The Department for Transport and the FCDO have jointly published separate guidance for the freight transport industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may also need to seek treatment there. See the TravelHealthPro website general advice for travellers in relation to COVID-19. Gabriel Attal, a French government spokesman, said that even more drastic measures were needed to protect against Omicron entering from the UK. Report inappropriate content Janey B Lakewood Ranch. You should refer to local and regional authorities for advice. Will this be permitted? To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. If you are not fully vaccinated, and have not recently recovered from Covid, you will need to show evidence of a negative PCR test result, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival into the country. To qualify for a pass vaccinal you must have: Children aged 12-15 still need a pass sanitaire to access many venues and events. France has banned non-essential travel from the UK in reponse to the spike in Omicron variant cases. You will be responsible for the cost of any treatment provided by a private doctor or hospital. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 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. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. See the FCDOs guidance on foreign travel insurance. Before departure, each household should complete a passenger locator form (in English) listing all travellers including children. 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. Motorcycling on the Continent with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, Cycle to the Continent with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle. Fill in your details and well keep you informed about the most exciting offers, promotions and travel inspiration. 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. All telephone numbers are available 24/7. Heres everything we know so far. 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). France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. For more details about travelling in Greece go to the UK Foreign Office travel advice for Greece. Do Frances new rules apply to me? 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. Unvaccinated travellers who do not qualify under one of the exemptions listed above may not currently enter Germany from the UK. A: Living together puts them in a good position. Me and my girlfriend (UK national) are planning to fly to Luxembourg via Paris to visit my family.