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With the announcement on 4 August that France has now been removed from it’s somewhat puzzling status on an “Amber + Quarantine” list by the UK government, it’s a good time for a recap on the travel rules facing any intrepid travellers daring to chance a driving holiday in France this year.
The following guidance is for people who are fully vaccinated. People who are not fully vaccinated are currently unable to travel to France - sorry!
Incoming from the UK
Each traveller will need:
Proof of vaccination using the NHS COVID Pass. This needs to be seven days after second of the two-shot vaccines, four weeks after one-shot vaccines, seven days after one shot for those who have had COVID-19. Note that ‘natural immunity’ is not accepted for entry.
Sworn declaration that you have no COVID-19 symptoms and have not been in contact with a confirmed case 14 days prior to your journey.
You do NOT need to have a PCR or anti-gen test to enter France. Easy!
Returning to the UK
Each traveller will need:
Negative anti-gen test
Passenger Locator Form (PLF) to be completed within 48 hours before travel
Booking reference for your day-2 PCR test in the UK (to be entered to your PLF)
The required anti-gen test is available at our village pharmacy at a cost of approximately 35 €. We can arrange the appointment for guests for the day before return travel - please advise us when booking.
We can help guests complete/print their PLF and book their day-2 test before their return journey.
Other travel considerations
Travellers do NOT need a visa to travel at this time.
You need six months left on your passport on the day of travel.
Your European Health Insurance Card is still valid in France but you are advised to have travel insurance.
You do NOT need a green card for your car insurance (a concession made by the EU as part of the resolution for the Northern Ireland protocol).
Make sure you have a GB sticker on your car - the old EU plates are no longer valid.
If you have any questions not covered above please fill in our contact form and we’ll get right back to you.
See you soon!