France new Covid rules from 4th December?

[PhilandMena]

We are due to travel to France on 29th December.

With the difficulty of obtaining a test and proving that it is negative, over the Christmas period, we have decided to postpone our trip.

Trusting a private company to respond in a timely fashion over the Christmas holidays is enough for us to back out. We will now spend our money on a tour in the U.K. saving our France/Spain trip until the spring when we hope the situation will be more settled.

There should be no difficulty in obtaining a test. You depart on the 29th so depending on departure time can get tested on the 27th, 28th or possible the 29th. Plenty of testing services available and I bet there will be one or more fairly close to you that is affordable too.

 

[Cagem]

Still nervous about getting the 11.20 tonight, it means I’ll be crossing through the French border (Folkestone) on the 3rd and getting in France on the 4th hope I’m not delayed
Talk about cutting it fine

Eurofins have a sampling station at Asda in Ashford and can provide a LFT result in 15 minutes. Need to pre-book though and it closes at 6.30pm but there may well be others.

Get Fit to Fly tests and certificates here — Eurofins

Need proof you are fit to fly? Eurofins has both PCR and Lateral Flow tests. Book yours here.

www.traveltesting.eurofins.co.uk

 

[WESTY66]

get there earlier & get an earlier train.

Finish work at 5 and I’m a good 4/5 hours traffic depending

 

[WESTY66]

Well, through customs waiting to board, Europe here we come for the first time in two years

 

[bellabee]

Have a great time WESTY66

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[Lenny HB]

Two years what took you so long.

 

[599]

Well, through customs waiting to board, Europe here we come for the first time in two years

hi westy66:. " enjoy " . val

 

[WESTY66]

Two years what took you so long.

Work

 

[wp1234]

Does anybody know if the certificates sent out but Gov recommended antigen tests companies . I mean the tests kits that you do the sampling yourself at home ,upload a picture of the result plus picture of your ID and get a certificate in return an hour later. Eg this company Rapidtraveltest.co.uk.

Or has anybody used this type of test at home company for travel before ?
Thanks

 

[Landy Andy]

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[PhilandMena]

Does anybody know if the certificates sent out but Gov recommended antigen tests companies . I mean the tests kits that you do the sampling yourself at home ,upload a picture of the result plus picture of your ID and get a certificate in return an hour later. Eg this company Rapidtraveltest.co.uk.

Or has anybody used this type of test at home company for travel before ?
Thanks

I think you have answered your own question. The home page of Rapidtraveltest clearly states they are a Government approved tester and their Fit To Fly certificates are accepted by a number of countries including France. What's more their telephone number is at the top of their home page too.

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[yodeli]

I have to ask my mum the way it is operated when it's a pharmacist as she has not been jabbed at all ( her decision ) and need a valid pass each time she goes to hospital, which is at least twice a month at the moment.
Mind you...I can also ask baby Axel's dad...HE is a pharmacist and owns the pharmacy ! I now have tests at home early morning when he brings (or Is it"takes" here? I always make the mistake!!!) his baby to me and 3rd jab will be done at home too... Easy job!

Right , asked her, and obviously got it wrong. The auto test, is not valid to enter any indoor place such as hospitals bars restaurants etc...
Only the Antigen test done by a pharmacist can, as he can generate a QR code that up dates your pass and makes it valid. Apologies for giving wrong info!

 

[deleted79651]

The instore pharmacy at Sainsburys Newhaven, about 5 mins drive from the Ferry Port, is offering appointments for anti gen tests for £29.99, with results in 20 minutes. So grab a bit of shopping, top up the diesel, get the result and back to the Ferry queue!

Appointments available throughout Tuesday, but expect the available slots will go quickly now though

Steve

 

[deleted79651]

Right , asked her, and obviously got it wrong. The auto test, is not valid to enter any indoor place such as hospitals bars restaurants etc...
Only the Antigen test done by a pharmacist can, as he can generate a QR code that up dates your pass and makes it valid. Apologies for giving wrong info!

You shouldn't have consulted your mother, Frankie; you should have asked your Aunty Jen ...

Steve

 

[Mikeco]

Well, through customs waiting to board, Europe here we come for the first time in two years

You have been living in Europe for at least the last 2 years.

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[Mikeco]

At the moment we have the Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry booked which leaves at 11 pm on Boxing Day, just had a look at Brittany Ferries website and it says that all documents are checked prior to departure so have booked our tests at a Lloyds Pharmacy for 9.30 on Christmas Day morning. That keeps it well within the 48 hours and does not disturb our Christmas dinner too much with our family.

 

[599]

At the moment we have the Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry booked which leaves at 11 pm on Boxing Day, just had a look at Brittany Ferries website and it says that all documents are checked prior to departure so have booked our tests at a Lloyds Pharmacy for 9.30 on Christmas Day morning. That keeps it well within the 48 hours and does not disturb our Christmas dinner too much with our family.

hi . this going away at xmas with covid is a pain get a test but if that's what we have to do so be it . we cross 20th dec as they are just 2 of us in the uk so ww will have our dinner on the hoof . val

 

[WESTY66]

You have been living in Europe for at least the last 2 years.

My bad, mainland Europe

 

[haganap]

here if you tested + you had to isolate for 10 days & then supply a - test to exit. One of the boys next door, after his isolation , had to have a daily test for 17 days before he could leave isolation.

Sorry just catching up.

You can't do anything about it. It's not guaranteed you will tests positive but just more likely.

However difference between eu and UK is that he eu accept recently recovered from covid status but the UK doesn't and has no way of recording this.

 

[gus-lopez]

However difference between eu and UK is that he eu accept recently recovered from covid status but the UK doesn't and has no way of recording this.

The spanish have now rescinded this for any non-eu citizens to vaccinated only for entry by direct routes..

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[CL]

Just seen this on France 24 latest news - negative Covid 19 test mandatory for all travellers from Saturday ........

First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in US

The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made…

www.france24.com

Yes, pre travel vaccinated check within 48hrs of departure from the UK, then test 48 hours before returning, then two days quarantine until arrival test in the UK is verified negative

 

[IanFraser]

Tinpot Napoleon will no doubt want to score some political points. ET are going to love this next round also all the Brits hoping to go skiing over the Xmas holiday break

I’ve to organise a test for return from Spain to UK next week so looks like we’ve got a tinpot govt too!

 

[WESTY66]

Yes, pre travel vaccinated check within 48hrs of departure from the UK, then test 48 hours before returning, then two days quarantine until arrival test in the UK is verified negative

Thanks for the info, we come home Saturday so I got to have a negative test on Friday over here in Germany, then do my Pre booked PCR test on Saturday??
That’s a bloody slim window for covid to creep in, especially as between the test and getting home I’m only likely to see a fuel pump person and the Eurotunnel staff! Someone is making shit loads of money out of this me thinks

Can anyone tell me what happens if god forbid I test positive? Do I have to stay here?

 

[billym]

Can anyone tell me what happens if god forbid I test positive? Do I have to stay here?

Yes

 

[WESTY66]

Yes

Thanks I have 88 days left

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[EuroTrotters]

Announced in the independent & also spanish papers .Pcr required to enter France for non-eu

https://elpais.com/sociedad/2021-12...-pasaporte-covid-y-vacunacion-en-directo.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/trave...adds-negative-test-travel-rules-b1967674.html

That's English,French & spanish reporting the same information.

Así le hemos contado la crisis del coronavirus en España y el mundo

478,1 millones de personas se han contagiado y 6,1 millones han muerto en todo el planeta a causa de la covid-19, según la Universidad Johns Hopkins

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[Julie P]

Read the info on eurotunnel website. We booked our test in Norwich for 9.40 Boxing Day (they are open Xmas day too) cost is £58 for the two of us we travel to France on Eurotunnel the next day.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Some money being made by the Pharmas

 

[Mikethebike2016]

I’ve spent the last 45 minutes trying to get more information as I’m booked on euro tunnel on 27 December. Going to be a big problem finding somewhere open to get tested 24 / 48 hours before travel . Hoping the UK isn’t included in this new rules ……

Just seen this on France 24 latest news - negative Covid 19 test mandatory for all travellers from Saturday ........

First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in US

The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made…

www.france24.com

On a similar theme, has anyone travelled from Dover to Calais by ferry recently, if so did the French check the contents of your fridge for meat or dairy products.

 

[deleted79651]

The spanish have now rescinded this for any non-eu citizens to vaccinated only for entry by direct routes..

Gus, the UK Gov website changed again last night at 20:11. For UK residents accompanying EU citizens on travelto Spain, the 'recent recovery from COVID' remains valid

Steve

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