- Messages
- 21,278
In that case, just be careful around that Stevo. His hands can be a bit gropey after he's had a sherry.Can I just say that I identify as a lady (when it suits me) so that makes me eligible for your trip - should be fun
In that case, just be careful around that Stevo. His hands can be a bit gropey after he's had a sherry.Can I just say that I identify as a lady (when it suits me) so that makes me eligible for your trip - should be fun
Personal experience on your part?In that case, just be careful around that Stevo. His hands can be a bit gropey after he's had a sherry.
Personal experience on your part?
Yes.Personal experience on your part?
I am sure Adam still refers to it in the plural!
Thank you, Mr T, proper job, that. Very helpful.Details of the forms I mentioned on WhatsApp are available below, in English (and hopefully attached to this post):
Live link (newbie, dunno if this will work here): Certificate of international travel / L'actu du Ministère / Actualités - Ministère de l'Intérieur (interieur.gouv.fr)
I meant to post yesterday, but instead I got slaughtered on the finest Kent ale with Aran Brooks.
I travelled through France at the end of June, when UK/France were on reciprocal Amber lists; the rules that applied to me then were as follows:
SUMMARY:
Fully jabbed = Form 1 attached
Not Fully Jabbed: Forms 1, 2 and 3 also attached.
Download and print the forms, as the French want hard copies. I had a pdf copy saved on my phone but they didn't accept it. They gave me a blank one and I had to fill it in. And join the back of the queue.
Fully jabbed:
"If you are already vaccinated, no restrictions shall apply..."
Happy days. However, you also need a sworn statement (Form 1 attached) stating you haven't been in contact with anyone with covid, and you don't have symptoms. This statement is available at the above link. You will need to print and sign a copy.
[Note that to the French, 'fully jabbed' means: The vaccination schedule is considered complete 28 days after the administration of a dose for Janssen vaccine and 7 days after administration of a second dose for other vaccines (Pfizer / Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria/Covishield).
Not fully jabbed (or no jabs whatsoever):
"If you are not vaccinated, you must give a compelling reason to be allowed to enter metropolitan France...". The list of reasons is given on Form 2, attached. May I suggest you consider visiting that ill relative (must be a close relative, not a distant cousin) you have who lives in Denmark or Sweden (or any other obscure language unlikely to be understood) and prepare a letter from the medical staff about how ill your relative is? The small print requires some form of confirmation. Here's a link to google translate: Google Translate. In this case, you would select the last tick-box which indicates you are travelling through France, and will leave within 24 hours. In my case, there was no record of this form taken by the French Border Control, only read it and asked me my reason for travelling.
Also, if not fully jabbed, you need to complete Form 3 to exit France. And, when I travelled, I needed a further PCR within 48hrs to enter the UK - but I think this has changed now. If it's still the same when we are leaving, let me know and I'll advise how I overcame the problem.
Finally, if not fully jabbed, you need a PCR test within 48 hrs to enter France. Note that the French Border Control in Folkestone checked the serial number of the PCR test carefully, entering it into the 'Fitness to Fly' database, so the PCR can't really be faked.
I know this went on a bit, hopefully my experience helps; but as Adam and Matt have both mentioned, it's up to you to get it right.
Tell them he has babies to feed and if he doesn't get a second jab he is gonna lose his job and be on the streets for Christmas.Nice one thanks a lot. I’m dragging Ash to the jab centre at close to see if I can get him done
Still trying to find a second but rumours about you lot must have got out. Everyone is busy.For anyone thinking of coming I am offering free entrance and parking tickets as an incentive for your car and two passengers. That’s £250 off.
The trouble is, many people think it's one massive pish-up. It's not. For me, the hot stone massage and Reiki healing sessions are a particular highlight.Still trying to find a second but rumours about you lot must have got out. Everyone is busy.
When you say, get him 'done' you mean vaccinated and not neutered? Just checking...Nice one thanks a lot. I’m dragging Ash to the jab centre at close to see if I can get him done
Driving rules in France. These have changed a bit - a Green Card is now required, Brexit blah blah so pay attention. Source here.
What to bring
What NOT to bring
- A full, valid UK driving licence. The DVLA the paper counterpart is not required. You must be 18 or over to drive in France (I think we're generally ok on that point...).
- Insurance certificate and a Green Card. The Green Card is an international certificate of insurance - a physical document that drivers must take with them when travelling. I'm with Admiral and it arrived by post in about three days. Disappointingly, it's not green. Order it now
- A GB sticker to display in the rear windscreen
- A warning triangle and one reflective jacket per car occupant for use in a breakdown. Without these, you risk being fined around €90
- Headlamp converters (for driving on the right) are compulsory to prevent dazzling drivers coming the other way
- If you have one or can get one, the standard-issue forum radio. These are ideal for staying in touch especially when we're on the road. Fuel stops, the increasingly frequent (yet short...) pish-breaks, mechanical woes etc. @midlifecrisis can you provide details, please?
- Radar detectors are illegal in France. If you are caught with one you risk fines of up to €1,500. Satnav and GPS systems which show where speed cameras are located are also illegal so make sure this function is disabled or removed completely from your device.
Nice one thanks a lot. I’m dragging Ash to the jab centre at close to see if I can get him done