Planning for France next year ???

[ctc]

Mrs Brown should have no problem - Irish

Lives in Florida, banks in shhhhh.

 

[Grianan]

The one big problem for many of us is the 90 day rule.

Anyone owning property in a Schengen country or any over winterers will be hit badly.

We will certainly have to sell our French base as the costs of maintaining it for severely restricted use will render it uneconomic.

Still, non Schengen countries and the U.K. itself will benefit from our extra spending there.

One of the few colleagues I know who voted leave bought a holiday house in France shortly after the vote. Maybe he rents it out, so will be less affected. Still, I thought it a strange set of circumstances ...

I hope you will find a solution that works for you, maison.

 

[Reallyretired]

The 90 day rule as been there for years, nothing to do with the B word. It just hasn't been enforced.

 

[138go]

The 90 day rule as been there for years, nothing to do with the B word. It just hasn't been enforced.

YET

Thought we might just clog up the roads round Devon and Cornwall in 2019 like we did in the Swift a few years ago. We certainly learn't a lot about reversing and getting the queue behind us to reverse as well. Car parks were also interesting places as most seemed to be aimed at FIAT 500 sized vehicles with Wardens in attendance should you dare to leave a wheel out of the box.

 

[Kevan]

Why wait till next year, we are going this Saturday 29th for a month.

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[Paddywack]

The 90 day rule as been there for years, nothing to do with the B word. It just hasn't been enforced.

I think you may be confusing residency in ONE EU country (need to register in some after 90 days stay) with travel within the remaining 27 EU countries (take as long as you like)? AKA freedom of movement.

 

[chaser]

One of the few colleagues I know who voted leave bought a holiday house in France shortly after the vote. Maybe he rents it out, so will be less affected. Still, I thought it a strange set of circumstances ...

I hope you will find a solution that works for you, maison.

why do we have to be in europe to own property there, how many russians own property here?
just a load of rubbish being spouted by remainers, i for one have no plans for another driving licence , different insurance , critair or nothing in fact other than we have had for the last ten years without a problem , best thing to do is go before march and if they wont let us back we will just stay there till they deport us, result no tunnel costs to get back

 

[Jands]

Once deported no return.
Well you wont ever need to pay ferry or tunnel fees again.

 

[chaser]

Once deported no return.
Well you wont ever need to pay ferry or tunnel fees again.

just trying a funny mate, does anyone really think they wont want us over there, i dont

 

[iandsm]

How many times do I have say it.......

Ohh I give up......

Say what?

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[Janiemou]

We're off to Spain and Morocco and Italy for the winter, we've bought an IDP just in case, £6 cheap for peace of mind, if they won't let us back in in May heyho we'll go to France

I suspect that your IDP is only for Spain. We were told in a main post office, that the IDP for France & Italy will only be available at the end of February. The Post Office is to act as agent for the AA.

 

[chaser]

can anyone tell me what its got to do with the aa, they arent official government are they especialy abroad?

 

[sdc77]

We're booked and fully paid on the Omaha beach site for the d day celebrations week...with our dogs. We haven't booked the tunnel yet.
If it all starts looking too difficult we will just swallow the loss and stay over here.

 

[mustaphapint]

As above, nobody knows anything yet.
EXCEPT - every single possibility of using Brexit as an excuse to fleece the punters will be gleefully seized on.

Loo

One of the few colleagues I know who voted leave bought a holiday house in France shortly after the vote. Maybe he rents it out, so will be less affected. Still, I thought it a strange set of circumstances ...

I hope you will find a solution that works for you, maison.

I know a number of people who own property in France and Spain, have made full use of freedom of movement, E111, EU vehicle insurance, mobile phone roaming etc and yet still voted to leave. Nothing like shooting yourself in the foot is there?
We own property in France, spend up to 4 months a year there as well as 3 to 4 months in the moho in Spain. We're setting of next year to France and Spain and not planning to return until April. We're not taking any extra precautions for the br*xit word. We may regret it, we may not.

 

[Grianan]

can anyone tell me what its got to do with the aa, they arent official government are they especialy abroad?

The AA were permitted to issue some IDPs. My understanding is that they will not be able to issue them after some arbitrary date ... possibly towards end of March.
At this point all IDPs will need to be obtained from Post Offices at a new revised (upwards, surprisingly) cost.

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[jearing]

There are some lovely places in the good old UK to visit steer clear of the frogs if I was you.

 

[LesW]

There are some lovely places in the good old UK to visit steer clear of the frogs if I was you.

Made me laugh that did...

 

[busby]

It will be getting back into the UK where the problems will start, that's if you want to go back.

UK will let anyone in,,BUSBY,,

 

[busby]

I can see we will have a problem here, no fixed address, travel insurance, retirees to provide proof of income for last 6 months

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That should stop all the immigrants travelling then,,BUSBY,,

 

[Khizzie]

When I posted my thread on how much I was looking forward to going back to France.. I got so many negative comments I finally abandoned any hope of sharing the pleasure in fear of upsetting anyone by telling them what I think.. Democracy by free speech no longer rules. LOL however I am really looking forward to my european travels next year no matter how many obstacles, if any are put in my way.. Lol.

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[Clarky]

When I posted my thread on how much I was looking forward to going back to France.. I got so many negative comments I finally abandoned any hope of sharing the pleasure in fear of upsetting anyone by telling them what I think.. Democracy by free speech no longer rules. LOL however I am really looking forward to my european travels next year no matter how many obstacles, if any are put in my way.. Lol.

And me!

 

[Tigertom]

When I posted my thread on how much I was looking forward to going back to France.. I got so many negative comments I finally abandoned any hope of sharing the pleasure in fear of upsetting anyone by telling them what I think.. Democracy by free speech no longer rules. LOL however I am really looking forward to my european travels next year no matter how many obstacles, if any are put in my way.. Lol.

And us too .

 

[Tigertom]

Less than two weeks ‘til three months of France, Spain and a little bit of Germany. Might even look at property in France.
If you’re a doomsayer, the dictionary says that means the same as remoaner ( I made that bit up), then stay at home and wait for the end .

 

[Blue Knight]

Just for info Funsters

Here's a few more points from the FCO's advisories on Brexit as disseminated this morning:

Travel around the EU with a British passport

The rules for travel to most countries in Europe will change if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. After 29 March 2019:

You should have at least 6 months left on your passport from your date of arrival. This applies to adult and child passports.If you renewed a 10 year adult passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your new passport’s expiry date, making it valid for more than 10 years. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months that should be remaining for travel to most countries in Europe.

The new rules will apply to passports issued by the UK, Gibraltar, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey.

Paying for healthcare in EU countries

UK nationals living in, working in, or visiting the EU may find that their access to healthcare in EU Member States will change after 29 March 2019. This will depend on decisions by each country. However, the UK is seeking bilateral agreements to maintain healthcare rights as a top priority. You can find out more about healthcare abroad.

For people visiting the EU, we recommend buying travel insurance to ensure you can travel safely. You should make sure you understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy, and that the policy is sufficient to cover possible disruption. The FCO has guidance on what your travel insurance policy should cover.

If you already have travel insurance to cover your trip, your insurer should let you know if there will be any changes to the way your policy is serviced that will affect you after the UK leaves the EU. If you have questions about what your travel insurance policy covers, or whether the policy is sufficient to cover possible disruption, you may wish to contact your insurer.

Driving licences

Holders of UK driving licences who are resident in an EU country should exchange their UK licences for a driving licence from the EU country you are living in before 29 March 2019. If you haven’t exchanged your UK licence after our exit from the EU, you will be subject to the domestic laws of that country and how they treat non-EU licence holders, which could mean needing to retake your driving test. Many EU Member States only recognise third country licences for up to 6 months. EU issued driving licences will continue to be recognised in the UK after our exit from the EU.

Motor insurance validity

If you are driving a UK-registered and insured vehicle, all UK motor insurance providers will continue to provide third party motor insurance cover for travel to EU or EEA countries. You will not need to purchase additional third party motor insurance policy cover if driving in these countries with a UK-registered vehicle.

From 29 March 2019, if there is no deal with the EU, the UK will not be part of the Green Card-free circulation area. Drivers of UK registered vehicles will need to carry a Green Card when driving in the EU, EEA and all other countries that recognise Green Cards. If you are driving a vehicle that is registered and insured in your host country, you will not be affected.

 

[Larby]

So would I be right in thinking the above conditions will affect visitors to the UK in a similar way ?

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[gus-lopez]

So would I be right in thinking the above conditions will affect visitors to the UK in a similar way ?

Yes they should but no they won't.

In the quote from @Blue Knight it states
"Driving licences

Holders of UK driving licences who are resident in an EU country should exchange their UK licences for a driving licence from the EU country you are living in before 29 March 2019. If you haven’t exchanged your UK licence after our exit from the EU, you will be subject to the domestic laws of that country and how they treat non-EU licence holders, which could mean needing to retake your driving test. Many EU Member States only recognise third country licences for up to 6 months. EU issued driving licences will continue to be recognised in the UK after our exit from the EU."

Yet if you do this & then wish to return to the UK & there has been no deal then they state elsewhere that they will not re-exchange a foreign licence back to the Uk one & you will have to take a new driving test !

from here last paragraph.
https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad
**No ,forget that last bit I read it as for a UK one whereas it appears to mean you will not be able to exchange a UK one for the country you are in **

best thing to do is go before march and if they wont let us back we will just stay there till they deport us, result no tunnel costs to get back

Yes but the motorhome won't be deported with you .

I know a number of people who own property in France and Spain, have made full use of freedom of movement, E111, EU vehicle insurance, mobile phone roaming etc and yet still voted to leave. Nothing like shooting yourself in the foot is there?

As do I .I use a spanish forum & it was knee deep in resident brits who voted out who have all now found out what a shambles it's going to be.

 

[Khizzie]

And me!

 

[Nigel Tate]

Just booked Brittany Ferries for August this year, let’s all just get on with it.