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Ferry Booked to Spain
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May the force be with you BbYes MrB but expected to so close to date
Is that right or are you joking, because it sounds daft they sell you a ticket then turn you back?
Absolutely true. My husbands eldest child’s mother, bought a ticket to enable her and her husband to return to their primary residence in Germany, they arrived at the tunnel and were told to go back. gus-lopez says that this situation has changed now and they would be allowed to transit through France now.
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DBK
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For freight I guess and people returning home.
They have to remain open for
- Going home to a main residence
- Essential work in France
- Medical staff
spitfire
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I am on a French site for residents and a couple arrived she French and boyfriend . Boyfriend refused entry . So guess the answer is you will be turned around .
Mr porky
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I think you are optimistic that you will be allowed to be a tourist in Spain from this date. I would love to go back to Spain and enjoy the food,culture and people.
However I really don’t think you would be welcome by the government the police or the general public it’s just a bit too soon.
Brittany ferries or selling you this ticket with the hope you could travel yet the reality is you will end up with a voucher for travel to be used in the future.
However I really don’t think you would be welcome by the government the police or the general public it’s just a bit too soon.
Brittany ferries or selling you this ticket with the hope you could travel yet the reality is you will end up with a voucher for travel to be used in the future.
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I appreciate that I might not be welcome but I intend to arrive in Bilbao with a full fuel tank, water and food and head straight to Barcelona or Valencia and the first ferry to my place in Majorca.
I think rural France with its Aires will be more hostile for longer than Spain that depends more on tourists - but I hope I'm wrong ..
Good luck. Hope you get to go. Got to say I wouldn't go just yet. But would be nice to know how you get on.
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Extension would be to 21st June, my ferry if I can get on it arrives Bibao on 23rd - as I said, fingers crossed
Good luck hope you make it
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Quite apart from the current foreign office advice not to travel overseas, rendering your vehicle insurance invalid.
Are you honestly stating that you travel abroad without travel insurance ? ?
I cannot think of a single more irresponsible or selfish action - do you not think of the potential consequences of your actions on others ? ?
I obviously hope that nothing bad happens, but we all know it can.
You'll have no third party indemnity, so when x y or z happens you'll be personally responsible & this bill alone could be in the tens of thousands or more.
Should you, God forbid, need repatriation you'll be paying the £xxxx bill to bring you home.
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Quite apart from the current foreign office advice not to travel overseas, rendering your vehicle insurance invalid.
Are you honestly stating that you travel abroad without travel insurance ? ?
I cannot think of a single more irresponsible or selfish action - do you not think of the potential consequences of your actions on others ? ?
I obviously hope that nothing bad happens, but we all know it can.
You'll have no third party indemnity, so when x y or z happens you'll be personally responsible & this bill alone could be in the tens of thousands or more.
Should you, God forbid, need repatriation you'll be paying the £xxxx bill to bring you home.
I will not drive without insurance - did those that drove back to the UK after lockdown have no cover? - What has vehicle insurance to do with Covid?
As far as travel/health insurance is concerned, unless it's made compulsory I choose not to...
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I subscribe to a UK government news letter and this arrived today.
www.gov.uk
The way I read it tourist are not welcome this year at all.
Entry requirements
The information on this page covers the most common types of travel and reflects the UK government’s understanding of the rules currently in place. Unless otherwise stated, this information is for travellers using a full ‘British Citizen’ passport.
The authorities in the country or territory you’re travelling to are responsible for setting and enforcing the rules for entry. If you’re unclear about any aspect of the entry requirements, or you need further reassurance, you’ll need to contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country or territory you’re travelling to.
You should also consider checking with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
Coronavirus restrictions
From 15 May, all new international arrivals entering Spain, including Spanish nationals and residents, will be required to self-isolate in their residence or hotel for a period of 14 days.
Following further border restrictions, only Spanish citizens, those who are legally resident in Spain, frontier workers or those who can prove they need to enter Spain for essential reasons will be allowed to enter the country. Only green residency certificates will be accepted as proof of residency in Spain and British travellers who are not resident and/or not in possession of this certificate should not attempt to enter the country. Padron certificates, utility bills and property deeds will not be accepted by Spanish authorities as proof of residency.
British travellers who are not resident in Spain or do not have a residency certificate with them should not travel to Gibraltar and then attempt to enter Spain via the land frontier.
The Spanish authorities have introduced measures in relation to coronavirus. See coronavirus
Air, land and sea borders
Only Spanish citizens or those who can prove residency in Spain by presenting a green residency certificate, are allowed to enter Spain through airports, ports or land borders. British travellers who are not resident or are not in possession of this certificate should not attempt to enter the country. Padron certificates, utility bills and property deeds will not be accepted by Spanish authorities as proof of residency.
The following categories of people are also exempt from border restrictions:
While inter-regional travel is not permitted, British travellers will continue to be allowed to leave Spain to return to their country of residence.
The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain. British nationals can still drive through France to return to the UK, but you will need to complete an ‘attestation’ (declaration) specifying the reason for being outside. If you’re planning to use this route, check the latest FCO travel advice for Franceahead of your journey. In addition to the required ‘attestation’ you may also find this letter explaining the reason for your journey useful in both France and Spain, see Return to UK.
For information on travel via Gibraltar, see Return to UK. ##Passport validity Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. This applies to the whole of Spain, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands (Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera).
The rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020.
Regular entry requirements
Visas
If you hold a British Citizen passport, you don’t need a visa to enter Spain. If you’re planning a stay of longer than 3 months, see our Living in Spain guideand contact the <Broken link removed> if you have further questions.
The rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020.
UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs)
UK ETDs are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Spain.
Travel between Spain and Gibraltar
Spanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar.
There is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Don’t hand over money if you’re approached by anyone claiming that there is a charge.
Entry requirements - Spain travel advice
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The way I read it tourist are not welcome this year at all.
Entry requirements
The information on this page covers the most common types of travel and reflects the UK government’s understanding of the rules currently in place. Unless otherwise stated, this information is for travellers using a full ‘British Citizen’ passport.
The authorities in the country or territory you’re travelling to are responsible for setting and enforcing the rules for entry. If you’re unclear about any aspect of the entry requirements, or you need further reassurance, you’ll need to contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country or territory you’re travelling to.
You should also consider checking with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
Coronavirus restrictions
From 15 May, all new international arrivals entering Spain, including Spanish nationals and residents, will be required to self-isolate in their residence or hotel for a period of 14 days.
Following further border restrictions, only Spanish citizens, those who are legally resident in Spain, frontier workers or those who can prove they need to enter Spain for essential reasons will be allowed to enter the country. Only green residency certificates will be accepted as proof of residency in Spain and British travellers who are not resident and/or not in possession of this certificate should not attempt to enter the country. Padron certificates, utility bills and property deeds will not be accepted by Spanish authorities as proof of residency.
British travellers who are not resident in Spain or do not have a residency certificate with them should not travel to Gibraltar and then attempt to enter Spain via the land frontier.
The Spanish authorities have introduced measures in relation to coronavirus. See coronavirus
Air, land and sea borders
Only Spanish citizens or those who can prove residency in Spain by presenting a green residency certificate, are allowed to enter Spain through airports, ports or land borders. British travellers who are not resident or are not in possession of this certificate should not attempt to enter the country. Padron certificates, utility bills and property deeds will not be accepted by Spanish authorities as proof of residency.
The following categories of people are also exempt from border restrictions:
- Frontier workers
- Health workers
- Those who are transiting Spain to their country of residence in EU/Schengen area
- Those with a Schengen visa who are transiting Spain to their country of residence in EU/Schengen area
- Those who can prove that they need to enter Spain for essential reasons
While inter-regional travel is not permitted, British travellers will continue to be allowed to leave Spain to return to their country of residence.
The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain. British nationals can still drive through France to return to the UK, but you will need to complete an ‘attestation’ (declaration) specifying the reason for being outside. If you’re planning to use this route, check the latest FCO travel advice for Franceahead of your journey. In addition to the required ‘attestation’ you may also find this letter explaining the reason for your journey useful in both France and Spain, see Return to UK.
For information on travel via Gibraltar, see Return to UK. ##Passport validity Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. This applies to the whole of Spain, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands (Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera).
The rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020.
Regular entry requirements
Visas
If you hold a British Citizen passport, you don’t need a visa to enter Spain. If you’re planning a stay of longer than 3 months, see our Living in Spain guideand contact the <Broken link removed> if you have further questions.
The rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020.
UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs)
UK ETDs are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Spain.
Travel between Spain and Gibraltar
Spanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar.
There is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Don’t hand over money if you’re approached by anyone claiming that there is a charge.
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Balearic Airports will be able to receive tourists from the European Union at the end of June when Phase 3 of the coronavirus de-escalation plan comes to an end.
The Minister of Transport, Mobility & Urban Agenda, José Luis Ábalos, and the Prime Minister, Francina Armengol, discussed the issue during a video-conference meeting on Thursday.
"Minister Ábalos has confirmed to me that the Spanish Government is working according to these guidelines to guarantee the right to mobility of European and Spanish citizens," said Francina Armengol.
Mobility between the Spanish provinces will be possible during the last phase of de-escalation plan between June 8 and June 22 and the Central Government wants to restart flights from EU countries at the same time.
"AENA is already working on the necessary protocols for the reopening of airports to International flights at that time,” said President Armengol.
The Minister of Transport, Mobility & Urban Agenda, José Luis Ábalos, and the Prime Minister, Francina Armengol, discussed the issue during a video-conference meeting on Thursday.
"Minister Ábalos has confirmed to me that the Spanish Government is working according to these guidelines to guarantee the right to mobility of European and Spanish citizens," said Francina Armengol.
Mobility between the Spanish provinces will be possible during the last phase of de-escalation plan between June 8 and June 22 and the Central Government wants to restart flights from EU countries at the same time.
"AENA is already working on the necessary protocols for the reopening of airports to International flights at that time,” said President Armengol.
What I don't get, is how airlines can advertise flights in July and holiday companies booking holidays, and as far as I know ,whizzair are already doing flights to Portugal, are they flying empty planes, I don't think so, as I said in another thread today, Eurotunnel is running a train an hour, they are not doing that for fun.
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If the Spanish government says tourists from the UK can enter Spain from the 21st of June then anyone can go, if they don't then they can't seems quite simple to me.
I would take a gamble on booking, flights/sailings can be re arranged.
The current rules/advice mean nothing after that date, things may or may not change. Qué sera.........
I would take a gamble on booking, flights/sailings can be re arranged.
The current rules/advice mean nothing after that date, things may or may not change. Qué sera.........
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The airlines and ferry companies will take bookings because they are desperate for cash.....now!
They would rather have your cash now and postpone your trip than wait for things to actually open. Think of it as an interest free loan that you are giving them. Not such a bad idea if you can afford it as you will get priority rebooking for a date when you can actually make the journey
They would rather have your cash now and postpone your trip than wait for things to actually open. Think of it as an interest free loan that you are giving them. Not such a bad idea if you can afford it as you will get priority rebooking for a date when you can actually make the journey
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I brought my mother here to Spain for a couple of weeks holiday on a flight in early March to stay with us in our appartment (she is 89).
The first week was great, good weather, food and visits to the seaside and then we got locked down.
The flights back to the UK were cancelled and we have been stuck here.
As there are no flights on the horizon I booked us a ferry from Santander to Portsmouth for the middle of May, this has been postponed until the end of June now and my mother is panicking as she doesn't want to still be here when it gets hot.
Anyway we have a contingency - a private jet, it would cost about £11,500 for a flight from Alicante to Manchester for the three of us and my mother said she would pay it. I would begrudge paying that but if the end of June ferry gets cancelled then it gives us an option.
The first week was great, good weather, food and visits to the seaside and then we got locked down.
The flights back to the UK were cancelled and we have been stuck here.
As there are no flights on the horizon I booked us a ferry from Santander to Portsmouth for the middle of May, this has been postponed until the end of June now and my mother is panicking as she doesn't want to still be here when it gets hot.
Anyway we have a contingency - a private jet, it would cost about £11,500 for a flight from Alicante to Manchester for the three of us and my mother said she would pay it. I would begrudge paying that but if the end of June ferry gets cancelled then it gives us an option.
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Think outside the box.
Flight to Tenerife
Put the motorhome in hand luggage
Work out what what size parachutes are required
I would put better suspension beforehand though
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suavecarve
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Youre aware i m a positive sort of guy but 21st for entering Spain might be completely different to 15th entering France and heading Germany.
However, I still think France being the gateway for everywhere for us to go will open earlier than 15th June. (Germany on about borders opening by June which I understand to be May!)
If Germany do do that, If France opens it borders before 15th June If things continue on the current trend and no hiccups I reckon you might be all right, as Spain will want your business, but I would have gone for the St Malo option and driven down to the border and been first across if Spain was the ultimate aim and be in the area still on holiday (for a time dependant holiday)
I also think their easing of lockdown will be longer than France's and beaches in France are far more sparse (in my view only) than beaches in Spain.
Just looking at where all their metropilises are in comparison to how many cities in France are on the Western coast. Atlantic coast rather than med coast whilst avoiding Brittany if beach is the aim.
Good luck with it though
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I (hopefully) arrive in Bibao on 23rd June.
If France opens its borders on the 15th it should open to Spain and the UK
As I said fingers crossed or move to Plan B
If France opens its borders on the 15th it should open to Spain and the UK
As I said fingers crossed or move to Plan B
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You will have noticed that i deliberately ignored the fact you were going to Majorca and not to the beaches of Spain !!!!
Marseilles to Corsica to Majorca ?
Marseilles to Corsica to Majorca ?
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There is a ferry from Sete as well as the Spanish ones but that would also mean driving through France
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Be aware of the 14 days quarantine that you have to do. How they would take it when you state Majorca at Santander I've no idea?
** The french have just reciprocated & any one arriving in France from spain has to quarantine.Freight . Boy next door his firm use it for there trucks both ways at the moment.
It can't happen.
As do I .
English version heresecond down in second paragraph
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