In reply to Post #466
I do remain positive though, but it will be a very long time before this situation is sorted. I am eager to go to Spain or Portugal tomorrow (to play golf) or even France (fishing), not affected by work (being retired) or quarantine rules, but can I describe it as essential travel, how do I justify that, topping up my cigar cabinet that doesn't work, thanks to Brexit!
I do remain positive though, but it will be a very long time before this situation is sorted. I am eager to go to Spain or Portugal tomorrow (to play golf) or even France (fishing), not affected by work (being retired) or quarantine rules, but can I describe it as essential travel, how do I justify that, topping up my cigar cabinet that doesn't work, thanks to Brexit!
In reply to Post #469
But from June 9 you no longer need a compelling reason if you've had your vaccine.
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210604-france-reopens-for-foreign-tourists-but-with-conditions
But from June 9 you no longer need a compelling reason if you've had your vaccine.
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210604-france-reopens-for-foreign-tourists-but-with-conditions
France is still in the amber category? Holidays are not an option atm, the uk advice is to only travel for work or emergency health/family reasons. This is regardless of France's entry requirements.
When France is in the green category it'll be time to go. Their numbers of infections has dropped quite well so it does look promising atm but will the Indian variant now take hold and produce another wave of Covid?...
When France is in the green category it'll be time to go. Their numbers of infections has dropped quite well so it does look promising atm but will the Indian variant now take hold and produce another wave of Covid?...
In reply to Post #463
The next wave is already happening in the UK.... we'll see how the EU copes in the next few weeks.
The next wave is already happening in the UK.... we'll see how the EU copes in the next few weeks.
In reply to Post #473
France24 is often not the most accurate of news platforms. You can see the amber category they use in their graphic still shows you need a compelling reason to travel.
France24 is often not the most accurate of news platforms. You can see the amber category they use in their graphic still shows you need a compelling reason to travel.
In reply to Post #473
Cheers Ken. France also vaccinated 748,001 yesterday so going in the right direction.
Cheers Ken. France also vaccinated 748,001 yesterday so going in the right direction.
In reply to Post #470
Interesting to see it states you can use an Antigen test from within 48 hrs as well as a PCR test to enter France from June 9th which is significantly cheaper. Still stupid money for the Day2 + 8 PCR and Day 5 if you want early release on return.
It is a bit confusing though as in the narrative it states 'Vaccinated visitors from “orange” countries – including the United States and Britain – will no longer need to quarantine on arrival and will no longer have to justify the reasons for their trip to France. They will, however, be asked for a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours or a negative antigen test of no more than 48 hours.' Immediately below that in the ORANGE section it states you would need a compelling reason to enter for those vaccinated or unvaccinated????
Interesting to see it states you can use an Antigen test from within 48 hrs as well as a PCR test to enter France from June 9th which is significantly cheaper. Still stupid money for the Day2 + 8 PCR and Day 5 if you want early release on return.
It is a bit confusing though as in the narrative it states 'Vaccinated visitors from “orange” countries – including the United States and Britain – will no longer need to quarantine on arrival and will no longer have to justify the reasons for their trip to France. They will, however, be asked for a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours or a negative antigen test of no more than 48 hours.' Immediately below that in the ORANGE section it states you would need a compelling reason to enter for those vaccinated or unvaccinated????
In reply to Post #474
Just for you😂
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-to-reopen-borders-on-june-9-for-travellers-from-third-countries/
Just for you😂
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-to-reopen-borders-on-june-9-for-travellers-from-third-countries/
In reply to Post #476
If you have had both vaccinations Ashley then you can come to France without a compelling reason. That is the latest announcement.
If you have had both vaccinations Ashley then you can come to France without a compelling reason. That is the latest announcement.
In reply to Post #478
Good news, my 3rd July trip is starting to look a lot more like it will happen
Good news, my 3rd July trip is starting to look a lot more like it will happen
In reply to Post #478
Yes thanks Jim, assumed it would be the case. Just the remortgage for the PCR tests to negotiate now
Yes thanks Jim, assumed it would be the case. Just the remortgage for the PCR tests to negotiate now
In reply to Post #480
If I chose to ignore government advice and go to France 🇫🇷
I have been told my vehicle breakdown insurance, my car insurance and medical insurance is not valid as I have decided to ignore the government advice.
Is this correct?
Below is the extract from the government website
"The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole of France based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks".
Cheers Mike
If I chose to ignore government advice and go to France 🇫🇷
I have been told my vehicle breakdown insurance, my car insurance and medical insurance is not valid as I have decided to ignore the government advice.
Is this correct?
Below is the extract from the government website
"The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole of France based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks".
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #481
Quite possibly. I have only spoken to my medical insurer provider and they advised I would not be covered based upon FCDO advise.
Quite possibly. I have only spoken to my medical insurer provider and they advised I would not be covered based upon FCDO advise.
In reply to Post #482
Have a friend whose quarantine period finished today having returned from his property in America to his property here in the UK. In the 10 day quarantine period he has had 68 calls from NHS test and trace so at least something is working!!!!!!!!!
Have a friend whose quarantine period finished today having returned from his property in America to his property here in the UK. In the 10 day quarantine period he has had 68 calls from NHS test and trace so at least something is working!!!!!!!!!