France travel - latest updates and news on UK quarantine rules and traveller deadlines during Covid pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

France travel - latest updates and news on UK quarantine rules and traveller deadlines during Covid pandemic

The Independent  

The Calais Ferry terminal in France is preparing for increased traffic on Friday as people rush to avoid new quarantine rules Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The race is on: British holidaymakers in France, Malta and the Netherlands, among other places, have until 4am on 15 August to return to the UK if they're to avoid two weeks of mandatory quarantine. In another devastating blow to the travel industry, the government announced that these countries, along with Monaco, Turks & Caicos and Aruba, have been taken off its list of travel corridors from where arrivals are exempt from the blanket 14-day self-isolation policy. There are currently around 500,000 British travellers in France, many of whom are desperate to get home before the deadline as they cannot afford to miss out on work or disrupt their children's return to school by quarantining.

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Netherlands lifts travel ban on unvaccinated British visitors, while Hong Kong may ease Covid rules
2 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands lifts travel ban on unvaccinated British visitors, while Hong Kong may ease Covid rules

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Netherlands has become the last major western European nation to lift its ban on British …

France reopens to unvaccinated travellers
2 years, 11 months ago

France reopens to unvaccinated travellers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy From today, France will reopen to unvaccinated travellers after a months-long ban, the country’s consul général …

‘Return to normal’: France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions
3 years ago

‘Return to normal’: France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

Al Jazeera  

But in recent days, the number of new COVID-19 infections has started increasing, raising concerns from some that it may be too soon to lift restrictions. France lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, abolishing the need to wear face masks in most settings and allowing people who aren’t vaccinated back into restaurants, sports arenas and other venues. Starting Monday, people …

Most travel-related quarantine rules to expire on Feb. 25; Test obligation may remain
3 years, 1 month ago

Most travel-related quarantine rules to expire on Feb. 25; Test obligation may remain

NL Times  

People who travel to the Netherlands from any region designated as being a “very high-risk area” due to coronavirus will not necessarily have to quarantine from February 25, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The Foreign Affairs Ministry also confirmed that the coronavirus situation in a region will no longer be a sole determining factor in the travel …

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The French Embassy in London says: “Vaccinated people do not need to take any Covid-19 travel tests before they travel …

France drops Covid test demand for fully vaccinated British visitors
3 years, 1 month ago

France drops Covid test demand for fully vaccinated British visitors

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British visitors heading for France for half-term holidays will no longer need a pre-departure Covid test …

France lifts ban on UK holidaymakers
3 years, 2 months ago

France lifts ban on UK holidaymakers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Millions of pounds in income has been lost as a consequence of draconian measures …

What are the new France restrictions for British travellers?
3 years, 2 months ago

What are the new France restrictions for British travellers?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While French people are able to travel from the UK to France, all holidays and most business trips for British …

Britons could ditch long-haul holidays for greener Europe getaways – ferry boss
3 years, 2 months ago

Britons could ditch long-haul holidays for greener Europe getaways – ferry boss

The Independent  

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Fares soar in race to reach France by 11pm to beat travel ban
3 years, 3 months ago

Fares soar in race to reach France by 11pm to beat travel ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air fares are soaring and train tickets are dwindling as travellers race to beat the French …

France to restrict travel from Britain to fight omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

France to restrict travel from Britain to fight omicron

Associated Press  

PARIS — France will sharply restrict travel to and from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the omicron coronavirus variant, putting limits on reasons for traveling and requiring 48-hour isolation upon arrival, the government said Thursday. With omicron now seeded around the world, “red list” travel bans “wouldn’t be effective or proportionate,” said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman, Max …

France travel restrictions: British tourists to be banned
3 years, 3 months ago

France travel restrictions: British tourists to be banned

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The list of “compelling reasons” does not include “travel for tourist or professional reasons”, according to a statement issued by …

France to Restrict Travel from Britain to Fight Fast-spreading Omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

France to Restrict Travel from Britain to Fight Fast-spreading Omicron

News 18  

France will restrict arrivals from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the omicron coronavirus variant, putting limits on reasons for traveling and requiring 48-hour isolation upon arrival, the government spokesman said Thursday. The government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday that will address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections in recent weeks. French government spokesman …

Spain bans non-vaccinated Britons as Israel shuts borders to all visitors
3 years, 3 months ago

Spain bans non-vaccinated Britons as Israel shuts borders to all visitors

The Independent  

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France opts for third COVID-19 booster shots, not lockdown, to fight new wave of infections
3 years, 4 months ago

France opts for third COVID-19 booster shots, not lockdown, to fight new wave of infections

Firstpost  

The country in the last few days has seen a spike in daily new cases rising above the 30,000 mark, and virus-related hospitalisations and deaths soaring Paris: France launched a plan Thursday to give COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, as it opted against a further lockdown or curfew to help combat a worrying uptick in infections in the country. …

Covid lockdowns threaten Europe travel plans for tens of thousands
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid lockdowns threaten Europe travel plans for tens of thousands

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Austria has become the first country in western Europe …

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions
3 years, 4 months ago

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions

NPR  

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions After reducing or eliminating COVID restrictions as more people became vaccinated, many European countries are being forced to reverse course, as infections increase across the continent. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: With coronavirus infections rising across Europe, the World Health Organization says a fifth wave of the pandemic …

Fury grows at mandatory quarantine from France to UK
3 years, 7 months ago

Fury grows at mandatory quarantine from France to UK

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French politicians, the travel industry and prospective holidaymakers are expressing increasing anger at the country’s “amber …

England ends quarantine for visitors from NL, EU travel gets easier from Monday
3 years, 7 months ago

England ends quarantine for visitors from NL, EU travel gets easier from Monday

Dutch News  

People from the Netherlands hoping to visit family or holiday in England and Scotland will not have to go into quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated from August 2. ⚠️ INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL UPDATE ⚠️ TRAVEL FROM 🇳🇱 TO 🇬🇧 from 4AM on 2/8, travellers to England who have been fully vaccinated in Europe, will be able to travel from …

England ends quarantine for visitors from NL, EU travel gets easier from Monday
3 years, 7 months ago

England ends quarantine for visitors from NL, EU travel gets easier from Monday

Dutch News  

People from the Netherlands hoping to visit family or holiday in England and Scotland will not have to go into quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated from August 2. ⚠️ INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL UPDATE ⚠️ TRAVEL FROM 🇳🇱 TO 🇬🇧 from 4AM on 2/8, travellers to England who have been fully vaccinated in Europe, will be able to travel from …

Britain ends quarantine for vaccinated visitors from US, EU
3 years, 7 months ago

Britain ends quarantine for vaccinated visitors from US, EU

India TV News  

Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and much of Europe will be able to enter Britain without quarantining starting next week, U.K. officials said Wednesday — a move welcomed by Britain’s ailing travel industry. The British government said people who have received both doses of a vaccine approved by the FDA in the U.S. or by the European Medicines …

England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors
3 years, 8 months ago

England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors

Al Jazeera  

Fully vaccinated people from the US and the EU will be allowed to travel to England in a boost for travel industry. England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without needing to quarantine from next week, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Italy, Germany, Canada and Austria could be added to green travel list
3 years, 8 months ago

Italy, Germany, Canada and Austria could be added to green travel list

Daily Mail  

Another ten countries including Italy, Germany, Canada and Austria could be added to the green travel list from next week in a boost to summer holiday hopes, a leading travel expert predicted today. *Though France is on the amber list, those arriving in the UK from France will still have to self-isolate for 10 days from Monday - as per …

Covid positivity rates among travellers are 22 TIMES higher in some amber list nations than France
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid positivity rates among travellers are 22 TIMES higher in some amber list nations than France

Daily Mail  

Covid positivity rates among travellers are 22 times higher for some nations on No10's amber list compared to France, MailOnline can reveal amid growing confusion over why ministers decided to place tougher quarantine rules on the nation. The places with the lowest rates of infected travellers on return were Lithuania Jamaica and Hong Kong, with the rate of Covid among …

Spain at risk of joining France in ‘amber plus’ category, necessitating quarantine
3 years, 8 months ago

Spain at risk of joining France in ‘amber plus’ category, necessitating quarantine

The Independent  

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France opens doors to vaccinated travellers, restricts others
3 years, 8 months ago

France opens doors to vaccinated travellers, restricts others

India Today  

France will reinforce restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in Covid-19 infections while opening its doors to those who have received all their shots, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday. The move comes as France faces a rapid surge in new coronavirus infections and President Emmanuel Macron tries to convince French citizens …

Fears for European holidays grow as EU leaders back Merkel’s call for ‘coordinated’ Covid restrictions
3 years, 8 months ago

Fears for European holidays grow as EU leaders back Merkel’s call for ‘coordinated’ Covid restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In particular, the newly arising variants, especially now the Delta variant, are a warning for …

France will allow fully vaccinated Britons in for holidays from June 9
3 years, 9 months ago

France will allow fully vaccinated Britons in for holidays from June 9

Daily Mail  

British tourists who are fully vaccinated against Coronavirus will be able to enter France with proof of a negative antigen test from next week and do not need a 'compelling reason' to be in the country, it was revealed today. Holiday HELL for 112,000 Britons left with four days to flee Portugal to avoid quarantine as flights home soar to …

Pandemic travel news update: Australia’s partial lockdown and Americans warned off Japan
3 years, 9 months ago

Pandemic travel news update: Australia’s partial lockdown and Americans warned off Japan

CNN  

CNN — Sunscreen expired? JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images The European Union agreed last week to allow entry to vaccinated travelers from countries with low infection rates, although the “safe” list is in flux. The Netherlands is welcoming tourists from “safe countries with a low Covid-19 risk,” Greece is allowing vaccinated travelers or those with a negative result from a …

France announces arrivals from UK must quarantine for a week
3 years, 10 months ago

France announces arrivals from UK must quarantine for a week

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The move to the French equivalent of the UK’s “amber list” rules was decided at a council of ministers on …

Which countries will be safe for travel this summer?
3 years, 11 months ago

Which countries will be safe for travel this summer?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Boris Johnson’s traffic light system has sparked speculation about which countries might be safe for travel, and both Scotland and …

Fully vaccinated Britons ‘will avoid post-travel quarantine and pre-travel Covid test’
3 years, 11 months ago

Fully vaccinated Britons ‘will avoid post-travel quarantine and pre-travel Covid test’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britons who have received their second dose of the Covid-19 …

Hospital workers despair as France’s virus strategy flails
3 years, 11 months ago

Hospital workers despair as France’s virus strategy flails

Associated Press  

AMIENS, France — As France battles a new virus surge that many believe was avoidable, intensive care aide Stephanie Sannier manages her stress and sorrow by climbing into her car after a 12-hour shift, blasting music and singing as loud as she can. “It allows me to breathe,” she says, “and to cry.” People with COVID-19 occupy all the beds …

New UK law means $7,000 fines for vacations abroad
4 years ago

New UK law means $7,000 fines for vacations abroad

CNN  

CNN — British people attempting to go on vacation while travel restrictions are still in place could face a $7,000 fine under new government legislation. The UK’s new “Roadmap Regulations,” released on Monday, propose that anyone traveling outside England “without a reasonable excuse” should face a fine of £5,000. Under the “Stay at Home” order, anyone leaving the country must …

UK ‘considering adding France to travel ban red list’
4 years ago

UK ‘considering adding France to travel ban red list’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France could soon be joining the UK government’s “red list” …

‘Learn from last year’: Government adviser warns against allowing foreign holidays
4 years ago

‘Learn from last year’: Government adviser warns against allowing foreign holidays

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A surge in Covid-19 infections is inevitable if Britons are allowed …

France to close borders to non-EU citizens in bid to curb Covid spread
4 years, 1 month ago

France to close borders to non-EU citizens in bid to curb Covid spread

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France is to close its …

‘Absolute chaos’ likely if hotel quarantine applies to all arrivals, says leading Tory MP
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Absolute chaos’ likely if hotel quarantine applies to all arrivals, says leading Tory MP

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As ministers prepare to decide on mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals to the UK, a leading …

EU leaders ‘discourage’ travel, eye stricter curbs
4 years, 2 months ago

EU leaders ‘discourage’ travel, eye stricter curbs

Al Jazeera  

EU leaders warn tougher restrictions on movement could come within days if efforts to curtail the pandemic fall short. European Union leaders have “strongly discouraged” Europeans from non-essential travel and warned tougher restrictions on trips could come within days if ongoing efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic fall short. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference …

Travel corridors closed: Toughest rules in a lifetime take effect for UK arrivals
4 years, 2 months ago

Travel corridors closed: Toughest rules in a lifetime take effect for UK arrivals

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Anyone hoping to travel to the UK from a foreign country, by air, rail or sea must present a certificate …

Last lorry drivers to cross Channel to France after new coronavirus variant caused border chaos
4 years, 2 months ago

Last lorry drivers to cross Channel to France after new coronavirus variant caused border chaos

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After more than a week of disruption, the final lorry …

UK ports race to clear backlog of 4,000 lorries as France lifts freight ban and Covid testing leads to delays
4 years, 3 months ago

UK ports race to clear backlog of 4,000 lorries as France lifts freight ban and Covid testing leads to delays

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France's Macron leaving isolation after week with the virus
4 years, 3 months ago

France's Macron leaving isolation after week with the virus

The Independent  

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France allows British cargo, passengers in after virus scare
4 years, 3 months ago

France allows British cargo, passengers in after virus scare

The Independent  

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U.K.-France Border Reopens Amid Spread Of New Coronavirus Strain
4 years, 3 months ago

U.K.-France Border Reopens Amid Spread Of New Coronavirus Strain

NPR  

U.K.-France Border Reopens Amid Spread Of New Coronavirus Strain Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images France has reopened its borders to travelers and truck drivers from the United Kingdom who show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within the previous 72 hours. The two countries reached the deal Tuesday after …

France, England reach COVID-19 travel deal after outrage and chaos over French hard border closure
4 years, 3 months ago

France, England reach COVID-19 travel deal after outrage and chaos over French hard border closure

ABC  

Travel to France is still off the cards for UK citizens for now, but French citizens can come home from Britain, provided they have proof of a negative COVID-19 test in the past 72 hours. Key points: The France-UK border will remain closed until further notice The France-UK border will remain closed until further notice Several countries have closed their …

Travel to France will resume for EU nationals with negative Covid tests
4 years, 3 months ago

Travel to France will resume for EU nationals with negative Covid tests

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think we will end up with worse problems with Covid if we don’t get …

France agrees to ease border restrictions as UK urges hauliers to stay away
4 years, 3 months ago

France agrees to ease border restrictions as UK urges hauliers to stay away

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The conditions set out by French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebarri will allow people to travel …

France to ease UK travel ban, COVID reaches Antarctica
4 years, 3 months ago

France to ease UK travel ban, COVID reaches Antarctica

Al Jazeera  

France to allow EU citizens to enter from UK if they have a negative test, as the virus reaches all seven continents. 22 Dec 2020 - 18:04 GMT Malawi closes borders following coronavirus resurgence Malawi will close its borders for 14 days and restrict public gatherings to 100 people following a new surge in cases of the coronavirus, the southern …

France to reopen UK borders closed over new coronavirus strain
4 years, 3 months ago

France to reopen UK borders closed over new coronavirus strain

Al Jazeera  

UK and France reach agreement to allow French and other EU residents to travel if they have a negative COVID-19 test. This can detect the new strain of Covid-19 and provide results in around 30 minutes, rather than the 24 hours required after a PCR test,” said the transport ministry, adding the deal would be reviewed on 31 December. “We’ll …

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