In reply to Post #45
I believe thats what they ended up doing Fri also, gave up the checks and started manually letting people through to clear the backlog.
I believe thats what they ended up doing Fri also, gave up the checks and started manually letting people through to clear the backlog.
In reply to Post #40
im also interested in the tunnel route - as going through this Saturday......
im also interested in the tunnel route - as going through this Saturday......
In reply to Post #47
According to Tunnel website its been delayed enforcing it.
According to Tunnel website its been delayed enforcing it.
I landed at Dubrovnik Sunday night and had to go through it there. Luckily only 1 plane of people to process but it took a while.
Then jumped in car and had to do the same again as we left Croatia heading into Montenegro, but as it was now 1am there was only a few cars in front of me
Apparently there is normally hours of queuing at the border and there are webcams you can check out online to see how busy it is. Not looking forward to that when I have to head back to Croatia on Sunday, could do with catching the flight home, not missing it
Then jumped in car and had to do the same again as we left Croatia heading into Montenegro, but as it was now 1am there was only a few cars in front of me
Apparently there is normally hours of queuing at the border and there are webcams you can check out online to see how busy it is. Not looking forward to that when I have to head back to Croatia on Sunday, could do with catching the flight home, not missing it
In reply to Post #47
Reckon you'll be fine going out, end of half term, coming back it coukd be bad on that Sat.
Reckon you'll be fine going out, end of half term, coming back it coukd be bad on that Sat.
Any one used the tunnel lately have they started the bio yet going a week on Monday
In reply to Post #51
There was no bio when I went out 12 June and none when I came home 20 June.
I assume bio is the fingerprint and camera shenanigans?
I had to do that at the border when I drove from Croatia into Montenegro last month.
There was no bio when I went out 12 June and none when I came home 20 June.
I assume bio is the fingerprint and camera shenanigans?
I had to do that at the border when I drove from Croatia into Montenegro last month.
In reply to Post #52
Thanks karlos that’s what I did mean just don’t want to miss the tunnel doing this crap
Thanks karlos that’s what I did mean just don’t want to miss the tunnel doing this crap
In reply to Post #53
Best of luck mate...on the way out everything went fine, got onto a train 30mins early.
On the way home I made good time and got to Le Shuttle about 5pm, check in was 8pm and train 9pm.
Told the lady I was more than happy to be put on an earlier train "to get me out of the way" and she said "3 trains"...so I figured maybe 1.5hrs earlier.
Got around the corner and there were vans everywhere with lots of carpers laying out in the sun on their bedchairs.
Went into the terminal to see what time "N3" was departing only to find that I wouldn't get on until 11:30pm (3 trains late, not early!)
Hopefully that was a one off...but it's a pain once you're inside the terminal, if I had known about the delays I would have gone to the supermarkets next door or found a restaurant etc etc
Instead I was confined to the terminal.
Rant ends
Best of luck mate...on the way out everything went fine, got onto a train 30mins early.
On the way home I made good time and got to Le Shuttle about 5pm, check in was 8pm and train 9pm.
Told the lady I was more than happy to be put on an earlier train "to get me out of the way" and she said "3 trains"...so I figured maybe 1.5hrs earlier.
Got around the corner and there were vans everywhere with lots of carpers laying out in the sun on their bedchairs.
Went into the terminal to see what time "N3" was departing only to find that I wouldn't get on until 11:30pm (3 trains late, not early!)
Hopefully that was a one off...but it's a pain once you're inside the terminal, if I had known about the delays I would have gone to the supermarkets next door or found a restaurant etc etc
Instead I was confined to the terminal.
Rant ends
In reply to Post #54
I have seen there been a few delays on the web site fingers crossed they are all back to normal next week
I’ll check the web just before I enter good shout for the restaurant If being delayed
I have seen there been a few delays on the web site fingers crossed they are all back to normal next week
I’ll check the web just before I enter good shout for the restaurant If being delayed
I was delayed for 3 hours going out going to the island lake south of Paris so ended up being very late.
Two days later I got in touch with le shuttle and in the end I got the outward journey refunded and a free trip the following year 😀😛👍
But I then realised when I booked the train a couple
Of weeks before I paid for a day return and not 7 days later as it was too late I had to pay about £170 for the return journey
Two days later I got in touch with le shuttle and in the end I got the outward journey refunded and a free trip the following year 😀😛👍
But I then realised when I booked the train a couple
Of weeks before I paid for a day return and not 7 days later as it was too late I had to pay about £170 for the return journey
In reply to Post #56
Didn't think the EES had been implemented at the Shuttle.
Didn't think the EES had been implemented at the Shuttle.
In September I’ve just read
In reply to Post #58
Entry/Exit System (EES)
Summer 2026 update: There will be no EES biometric capture at LeShuttle terminals in Folkestone or Calais during the summer holiday period. Customers can continue to travel through our terminals as normal.
What is the Entry/Exit System (EES)?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new EU regulation that records the biometric data (fingerprints and facial image) along with border crossing details of non-EU nationals entering or leaving the Schengen Area.
When does it start?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is overseen directly at the border by PAF (Police aux Frontières – the French border police) and is being introduced in phases, starting from 12th October. At LeShuttle, we are fully prepared for the implementation of EES. All the required infrastructure, our systems, our kiosks, as well as staffing on our side, are in place and ready to operate as soon as we receive the go ahead from the French authorities. We are currently awaiting confirmation from the French authorities of the date for the technical availability of their central system before this can be fully launched.
Who does it apply to?
Non-EU nationals, including British nationals travelling on short stays (up to 90 days within a 180 day period). EES has no impact on other travellers (details can be found here).
How will it work?
When arriving at an EU border, applicable travellers will have their fingerprints and facial image scanned, in addition to the usual passport checks.
How can I find out more?
More information can be on the official EES website.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
Summer 2026 update: There will be no EES biometric capture at LeShuttle terminals in Folkestone or Calais during the summer holiday period. Customers can continue to travel through our terminals as normal.
What is the Entry/Exit System (EES)?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new EU regulation that records the biometric data (fingerprints and facial image) along with border crossing details of non-EU nationals entering or leaving the Schengen Area.
When does it start?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is overseen directly at the border by PAF (Police aux Frontières – the French border police) and is being introduced in phases, starting from 12th October. At LeShuttle, we are fully prepared for the implementation of EES. All the required infrastructure, our systems, our kiosks, as well as staffing on our side, are in place and ready to operate as soon as we receive the go ahead from the French authorities. We are currently awaiting confirmation from the French authorities of the date for the technical availability of their central system before this can be fully launched.
Who does it apply to?
Non-EU nationals, including British nationals travelling on short stays (up to 90 days within a 180 day period). EES has no impact on other travellers (details can be found here).
How will it work?
When arriving at an EU border, applicable travellers will have their fingerprints and facial image scanned, in addition to the usual passport checks.
How can I find out more?
More information can be on the official EES website.
In reply to Post #59
And on top of this if your are taking a dog the animal health certificate farce / scam £
Hope they bring back the pet passport, ****ing idiots.
And on top of this if your are taking a dog the animal health certificate farce / scam £
Hope they bring back the pet passport, ****ing idiots.