The pass is also required to travel on most public transport between regions. If youre abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. All rights reserved. If it was earlier than this, you must be able to show proof of having received a booster jab. You should be prepared to demonstrate your proof of vaccination when asked. 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. The French government is yet to make an official announcement about the latest change to the rules. Q: Since France blocks UK tourists now, does that mean nobody can drive through France for Italy or Spain? See Crime. But keep being careful and you should be in line for a lovely holiday. Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Here are some key things to know about travelling to popular destinations. You must have received a Covid-19 vaccine recognised in the US (this includes all the vaccines currently being given on the NHS). Most visits are trouble-free. Are they checking for antigen test results or do you just go through the toll booths like normal since the EU is open? A paper form can also be completed if you do not have an electronic device. 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. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. A: There is no automatic right for the spouse of someone who meets the compelling reasons exemption to accompany them from France. However, the precise. If youre living in France, visit our Living in France guide in addition to this travel advice. Q: My daughter who holds both British and Austrian passports is flying back to Austria for Christmas. So can we go? Wherever you are in Spain, you must observe social distancing of 1.5m (5ft). Report inappropriate content. Some public health measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 remain in force across Spain and may vary between regions. 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. 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. ; Consider getting tested before travel. Level Contributor 3 posts 19 reviews You should abide by any safety measures put in place by your accommodation provider. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. 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. A: There should be no problem with testing simply to transit at CDG. From 23:00 GMT on 13 February children aged 12-17 do not need to be double-jabbed to enter the country. This means that there is still a high threat of terrorism. 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. [Only] French citizens, French residents and their families will be allowed. Spain requires 48 hours. A: What a ridiculous situation. For information regarding access to healthcare in Spain see healthcare for UK nationals visiting Spain. A: Living together puts them in a good position. 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. Either you close the border or you say nothing, he said. It just makes travelling so costly! All UK passengers travelling to Germany must fill in a pre-departure digital registration (in English), regardless of their vaccination status. We have a two- and a six-year-old and two fully vaccinated boosted adults. 1 year ago Save Ah, yes, France requires a test max 72 hours old. Or do they apply even if one is just transiting and not legally entering France? I imagine there may be somebody in government contemplating this problem, and I will certainly give them a nudge, but judging by the performance over the last few days at present I dont think anybody has much of a clue. I suggest you do the same. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110239873', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Madrid. 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? But the Eurotunnel statement said the ban did not apply to British people living in France, or people from the UK that also hold an EU passport through dual nationality. Q: My parents are due to fly out to Italy on the 20th December. 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. Fully vaccinated children aged 12 to 15 can now also use the NHS app to show their Covid status, or they can request an NHS Covid Pass letter for international travel. Is home isolation replacing hotel quarantine? What are the chances of her being able to do this? 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. pic.twitter.com/KGNr3FpWM2. 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. 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. Last updated: 03/03/2023. Q: The current legislation for entering France from 20 December states a PCR test or TAG (antigen) test needs to be carried out. The restrictions will come into force from Saturday 18 December. Visitors aged 12 or over who wish to travel by air and sea to the rest of Greece must provide one of the following: Children aged five to 11 can travel to these areas with a negative test result taken in the previous 24 hours. 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). Rules can also vary within individual states. Q: Im taking the Eurostar from London to Belgium next week. All travellers aged 12 and over must be able to prove they've been fully vaccinated (with both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a one-dose vaccine) at least 14 days before arrival. If you need to contact other emergency services, call 15 (medical), 17 (police) or 18 (fire). In contrast, tightening testing rules is the strategy adopted by Italy, the US and others. Eurotunnel to Folkestone on 28 December. Q: We are due to go to Tenerife with Jet2 for Christmas (10 days) . To qualify for a pass vaccinal you must have: Children aged 12-15 still need a pass sanitaire to access many venues and events. Just to be clear, my response was based on your question about returning to France from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Alternatively, you may use. Q: Will I still be able to transit through Heathrow from the US to France? Do you think the travel ban for UK tourists will be lifted by the summer? There is a general threat from terrorism. 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. It isnt a holiday as such, so does this count as a compelling reason. 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. that makes my day thanks in advance #driving #drivinginindia #drivingambience #ambience #ambiance #munnar #kerala #india #sile. Effectively, this means changing planes at Paris Charles de Gaulle is allowed, but very little else is. You have accepted additional cookies. Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs have returned to their normal trading hours. 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'. If I am right, then for the cost of the test you could be halfway to Malaga by rail through Spain. Note that France still has several restrictions in place, but they are. 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. You can change your cookie settings at any time. For all other children under six, quarantine ends automatically five days after arrival. 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. France has banned non-essential travel from the UK in reponse to the spike in Omicron variant cases. Q: Travelling from Switzerland and overnighting near Calais on 2 December. 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. they must also quarantine for 48 hours or until they have received a negative result from a mandatory arrival test. For information on financial support you can access whilst abroad, visit our financial assistance guidance. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. However, the guidance says that you are permitted to travel though France if you are an EU resident travelling to your home address in another EU country. Me and my girlfriend (UK national) are planning to fly to Luxembourg via Paris to visit my family. You need to wear a mask on aeroplanes, trains, buses and at airports, train stations and bus stations wherever you are in the US. All telephone numbers are available 24/7. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110322330', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Spain requires 48 hours. Q: I am an EU national (Luxembourg) living in the UK. If you are unvaccinated, you can only enter France for essential reasons (listed here - in French). 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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. Q: My son-in-law owns an apartment in France and is there this week. We do not intend to stop or stay in France, just refuel. Re: Driving from France to spain - do i need a covid test? We have been doing daily LFDs and all negative so far. Proof of a negative test or recovery from Covid is not accepted. 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. We are the #1 way to travel with your pet. ; ALL travelers 2 years and older: If you are flying to the U.S. from . 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. However, while holidays are certainly off-limits, its less clear what the restrictions mean for Britons travelling through the country on their way elsewhere. They are not married but live together and have a mortgage together. What personal identification should I carry in Spain? They changed that a few weeks ago. I found the government website ambiguous ! A: Yes, if you stay airside. This means travelers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination, complete a sworn statement before arrival . If you are not fully vaccinated, you must also: - notify the local health authority in the area where you are staying. If you have symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 during your stay in Spain, you are not required to self-isolate but you should inform direct contacts and take the following extra precautionary measures for 10 days from diagnosis or from when symptoms began: Hotels and other accommodation providers may have their own COVID-19 protocols in place. 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. 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). Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. 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. Adults can complete the form for under-18s travelling with them. Q: Im due to go on a Mediterranean cruise on 29 December but Im flying to Rome first from the UK via Paris CDG and have a four-hour stop over at the airport. 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. 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. Q: We are planning to go to our maison secondaire in northern France, just after Christmas. Does the new travel ban that states children can visit only apply to citizens or does it include residents as well? Check the French governments advice about what to do if a terrorist attack occurs. But Europe Minister Clement Beaune pointedly advised the French against crossing the Pyrenees mountains to Spain or Portugal. 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: 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. Children under the age of 12 do not need to show proof of vaccination. Return journey arriving Calais 13 January overnighting in Luxembourg returning to our home in Switzerland on 14 January. 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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. ; Follow CDC's recommendations for wearing masks in travel and public transportation settings. See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories. 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