French requirements for your visit.

[slowdriver]

One: we are in Europe. Fact

Two: the EU can and do have control. Fact.

COVID-19: Travel firm warns on Portugal holidays due to EU's non-essential travel ban

Portugal is yet to receive the green light to allow tourists from non-EU countries, threatening thousands of holidaymakers' plans.

news.sky.com

Article also in The Times.

I don't suppose you have any sources to cite that support you alleged "Facts" do you? If so let's see them. You seem incapable of distinguishing between Europe the continent and the EU the political institution. As long as you use the two inter changeably this discussion will go round in circles. If the EU :"can and do have control" how can the Spanish establish different entry requirements from the French, for instance? The control of their borders is a matter reserved for their national governments in a national emergency. The immigration control at Calais are manned by employees of the French government not the EU.

 

[slowdriver]

I've just spent a week in Wales and went off-shore to Anglesey. The place names are unpronouncable compared to French place names however....there are no micky mouse border controls, English is (largely) spoken, no currency exchange, can drive on correct side of the road. What's not to like☺.

Food

 

[fullfat]

I've just spent a week in Wales and went off-shore to Anglesey. The place names are unpronouncable compared to French place names however....there are no micky mouse border controls, English is (largely) spoken, no currency exchange, can drive on correct side of the road. What's not to like☺.

Allo Allo!

 

[Helen Ariel]

I don't suppose you have any sources to cite that support you alleged "Facts" do you? If so let's see them. You seem incapable of distinguishing between Europe the continent and the EU the political institution. As long as you use the two inter changeably this discussion will go round in circles. If the EU :"can and do have control" how can the Spanish establish different entry requirements from the French, for instance? The control of their borders is a matter reserved for their national governments in a national emergency. The immigration control at Calais are manned by employees of the French government not the EU.

Lol it seems to be you that's incapable of distinguishing between Europe and the Eu as that was exactly his point surely and why he said the uk is in Europe not the Uk is in the EU!

 

[Coolcats]

Have we got the same requirements for French travelers coming here ?

EU citizens arriving in UK being locked up and expelled

Europeans with job interviews tell of detentions and expulsions despite rules allowing non-visa holders to attend interviews

www.theguardian.com

It seems we have harsher requirements and despite it being legal for an EU citizen to have a job interview without a visa it seems over zealous boarder controls may mean the french and other countries make it harder for us. So we may need to be careful what we wish for.

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[Coolcats]

No we are not "in Europe" if by Europe you mean the EU. We voted to Leave the EU, not to Remain in it. Further, the EU does not define the entry requirements of any state within the EU. The individual states do that, which is why the regulations vary between S~pain, France, Italy, Germany etc. If you mean are we geographically close to Europe, of course, but not relevant to the question.

I am European, so are you my nationality is British, live in England and identify as an Essex boy.

 

[Itsmcb]

I've just spent a week in Wales and went off-shore to Anglesey. The place names are unpronouncable compared to French place names however....there are no micky mouse border controls, English is (largely) spoken, no currency exchange, can drive on correct side of the road. What's not to like☺.

The weather and I live here.

 

[Coolcats]

The weather and I live here.

We feel for you ️

 

[Despicable]

I don't suppose you have any sources to cite that support you alleged "Facts" do you? If so let's see them. You seem incapable of distinguishing between Europe the continent and the EU the political institution. As long as you use the two inter changeably this discussion will go round in circles. If the EU :"can and do have control" how can the Spanish establish different entry requirements from the French, for instance? The control of their borders is a matter reserved for their national governments in a national emergency. The immigration control at Calais are manned by employees of the French government not the EU.

Sources? Look at a map; we're in Europe. The message I originally quoted had a document that classed the UK of being non-European, patently wrong. There are quite a few countries that are European, but not in the EU. So it seems that there may soon be two classes of European: Super-Europeans (EU citizens) and Untermenschlich-Europeans (non-EU citizens).
As for border controls: the EU lays down the parameters of border control, and the member states work within those parameters. Otherwise the Brexit negotiations relating to the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland border would of just involved the two countries' governments and not the EU.
Have a nice day.

 

[wp1234]

I've just spent a week in Wales and went off-shore to Anglesey. The place names are unpronouncable compared to French place names however....there are no micky mouse border controls, English is (largely) spoken, no currency exchange, can drive on correct side of the road. What's not to like☺.

The ropey inconsistent weather , and I live on Anglesey

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[Ingwe]

Well the Eurostar service is in trouble unless the French and British tax payer steps up. Perhaps they will. If not the Tunnel could well be next. Ferries are probably OK, since not so many sunk costs.

Not too happy with any “sunk“ costs regarding ferries!

 

[HarryML7]

​

Travel between the EU and non-EU countries​

Any international travel – to or from France – from a country outside of the European Union is prohibited, with the exception of certain essential reasons as listed on the international travel certificate, including airside transit stops of less than 24 hours.

For the members bickering on the theme “ We are part of Europe” is this not what the original post should read?

 

[Coolcats]

EU citizens arriving in UK being locked up and expelled

Europeans with job interviews tell of detentions and expulsions despite rules allowing non-visa holders to attend interviews

www.theguardian.com

It seems we have harsher requirements and despite it being legal for an EU citizen to have a job interview without a visa it seems over zealous boarder controls may mean the french and other countries make it harder for us. So we may need to be careful what we wish for.

Here is another example hopefully our European cousins will be a little less strict.
Hostile UK border regime traumatises visitors from EU

Hostile UK border regime traumatises visitors from EU

Italian woman visiting family was locked up in detention centre as they waited at the airport, Guardian told

www.theguardian.com

 

[PhilandMena]

France is fab ......

It is ! Its also expensive !

 

[Coolcats]

It is ! Its also expensive !

Worth every penny

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[busby]

I've just spent a week in Wales and went off-shore to Anglesey. The place names are unpronouncable compared to French place names however....there are no micky mouse border controls, English is (largely) spoken, no currency exchange, can drive on correct side of the road. What's not to like☺.

The weather,,BUSBY

 

[spitfire]

The weather,,BUSBY

Wouldn’t be rushing over at the moment !!

 

[Wikky]

The weather and I live here.

What we couldn't understand is what sort of jobs people do while living on Anglesey. Work at ferry terminal, power station and farming is what we came up with. Is there anything else?

 

[Itsmcb]

What we couldn't understand is what sort of jobs people do while living on Anglesey. Work at ferry terminal, power station and farming is what we came up with. Is there anything else?

Not sure, I've never been there. I live in Cardiff, the wettest city in the UK

 

[jongood]

What we couldn't understand is what sort of jobs people do while living on Anglesey. Work at ferry terminal, power station and farming is what we came up with. Is there anything else?

Only a ferry port

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[onemanand2dogs]

After some advice here please?

I am planning to drive through France as soon as the Spanish open their borders to Brits to sort out our house after not being there since last October. Promised to be from Thursday 20th May.

From all i can read, so long as I have a completed a déclaration sur l’honneur, proof that I have a good reason to be there, have travel / health insurance, sufficient funds to support myself and a negative PCR test, I should be able to do it.

The above info is from https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements and https://uk.ambafrance.org/COVID-19-rules-for-travel-to-France-and-the-UK.

Am I missing anything?

 

[spitfire]

Have posted this before but in case anyone missed it . Closed to anyone outside France till 9 June as it stands at the moment

 

[onemanand2dogs]

Yes I saw that earlier Spitfire - can I ask where you got the information from - is there an official website stating the bit about tourists.

The gov.uk link states

Travel between the UK and France​

Arrivals from the UK do not need to justify an essential reason to enter France. This applies to all air, car, ferry and train passengers. All other measures, detailed below, are in place for those travelling from the UK. The French government strongly advises limiting international travel to a minimum.

Arrivals from the UK will need to complete a ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight.

The French Gov link states

TRAVELLING FROM THE UK TO FRANCE​

1. Travelling from the UK to France​

People travelling from the UK, whatever their nationality, are no longer required to have a compelling reason to enter French territory.
However, anyone travelling over the age of 11 still needs to present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure. A sworn health declaration, which includes a commitment to self-isolate for seven days and carry out a second PCR test following the period of self-isolation, must also be presented during checks.
People who have been vaccinated remain subject to the same rules (PRC test and sworn declaration).

 

[spitfire]

Yes I saw that earlier Spitfire - can I ask where you got the information from - is there an official website stating the bit about tourists.

The gov.uk link states

Travel between the UK and France​

Arrivals from the UK do not need to justify an essential reason to enter France. This applies to all air, car, ferry and train passengers. All other measures, detailed below, are in place for those travelling from the UK. The French government strongly advises limiting international travel to a minimum.

Arrivals from the UK will need to complete a ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight.

The French Gov link states

TRAVELLING FROM THE UK TO FRANCE​

1. Travelling from the UK to France​

People travelling from the UK, whatever their nationality, are no longer required to have a compelling reason to enter French territory.
However, anyone travelling over the age of 11 still needs to present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure. A sworn health declaration, which includes a commitment to self-isolate for seven days and carry out a second PCR test following the period of self-isolation, must also be presented during checks.
People who have been vaccinated remain subject to the same rules (PRC test and sworn declaration).

Can’t remember which official site it came from but here it is in French just in case you thought someone translated it wrongly lol

 

[onemanand2dogs]

There is also this on https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/c...4ia64d7p1MRirzTmbU4RDo4WLnWAxmrSiQ7tUxbJawoLA

Arrivals from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea or the United Kingdom.​

If you are arriving from one of those seven countries, you can enter France. You must comply with health regulations to enter France (PCR test and sworn declaration). You must self-isolate for seven days after your arrival.

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[peterc10]

It is ! Its also expensive !

Everywhere without a 1 Euro bar is too expensive for you Phil

 

[spitfire]

There is also this on https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/c...4ia64d7p1MRirzTmbU4RDo4WLnWAxmrSiQ7tUxbJawoLA

Arrivals from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea or the United Kingdom.​

If you are arriving from one of those seven countries, you can enter France. You must comply with health regulations to enter France (PCR test and sworn declaration). You must self-isolate for seven days after your arrival.

Indeed after 9 June

 

[wp1234]

Some good news maybe .
France to offer free PCR tests to tourists and visitors this summer


<Broken link removed>

 

[onemanand2dogs]

Just heard back from the French consulate - pasted below. From what I can see they will let us in if we met the criteria specified on the link so still no real news...

For all TRAVEL ENQUIRIES/ RESTRICTIONS, please consult https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage

The decision to allow people to travel or not is made by the Border Police on the day of travel – the French Consulate General London has therefore no say in the matter.



Cordialement/ Regards,



MT

Consulat Général de France à Londres/ French Consulate General, London

21 Cromwell Road

LONDON – SW7 2EN

www.ambafrance-uk.org

 

[onemanand2dogs]

Some good news maybe .
France to offer free PCR tests to tourists and visitors this summer


<Broken link removed>

This is good news especially for crossing back in to the UK and entering other countries from France if still needed. Shame that they don't give a specific date

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