Anecdotal Evidence Please. Passenger Location Form for Spain. How long before departure date. (1 Viewer)

[Emmit]

Greetings All,

As per the title, I'm seeking information as to how long a period before the date of departure
was the PLF SpTH was filled out..

As previously reported on here, I tried to fill out the Form in October. I completed the first part that is used
to identify me specifically but, in response, I received a message stating that I had received an Email
from the authorities in Spain. I didn't receive anything.

So, can we have an auction type response. Who can beat the previous Funsters answer to that?

In other words, if someone posts say two days, has anyone on here got the Form done three days before
the departure date. And so on.

This is not a frivolous request. I have no wish or desire to have problems in filling out the Form
with resultant complications.

Thank you in advance.



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[dosser]

We are just back from Spain, flew over for a week on the Costa Del Sol. 48hrs was the time before you departed that you could complete the SPTH form. Same on the way back with the gov one.

 

[Itsmcb]

Yep, I've started mine today ready for Saturday, you can fill in some details in advance but the remainder is a maximum of 48hours before your arrival day.

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[bigtwin]

Why would you deliberately try to be non-compliant with the requirements? Or am I misunderstanding what you’re asking?

It must be completed within 48hrs of arrival (not UK departure).

We completed ours at our lunch stop en-route to the ferry.

Ian

 

[Emmit]

Why would you deliberately try to be non-compliant with the requirements? Or am I misunderstanding what you’re asking?

It must be completed within 48hrs of arrival (not UK departure).

We completed ours at our lunch stop en-route to the ferry.

Ian

I'm not being confrontational but if, as you say, the Form has to be completed within 48hrs of our ARRIVAL in Spain, I could point out that the journey to Spain from our port of departure takes 32hrs.
This leaves 16hrs for the whole part of which we will not be at home without the facility of printing anything off.

Are you saying that you filled out a Form but did not have a hard copy or is it a case of the Form being transferred to a Smartphone?

In that case I congratulate you on having the ability to complete such an action but to do so for some of us is a task fraught with doubt.

 

[Itsmcb]

There is no way to fill the form in earlier than 48 hours before as the website will not allow you to enter the information. It is not necessary to print anything off, once the information has been completed the website sends you a QR code which must be shown at the immigration or passport desk, this can be shown on your phone. They will also check your Covid vaccination status so you CAN print the PDF version from the NHS Covid pass in advance for that, bearing in mind that the Covid pass QR code print off will only be valid for a month.

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[Emmit]

"They will also check your Covid vaccination status so you CAN print the PDF version from the NHS Covid pass in advance for that, bearing in mind that the Covid pass QR code print off will only be valid for a month."

That part is understood and is in hand. Thank you.

It did occur to me, following big twin's comment that the Form has to be filled in and submitted within 48hrs of arrival (his words) I wonder how the passengers onboard the P & O cruise ship Iona manage as it leaves Southampton on the 27th November and arrives in Vigo in Spain on the 30th. Their 48hrs prior to arrival are somewhere at sea and nobody, but nobody uses their mobiles at sea.

 

[Dorset Diver]

I have been advised by Brittany Ferries that it must not be completed more than 48 hours before your scheduled arrival time.

 

[bigtwin]

I'm not being confrontational but if, as you say, the Form has to be completed within 48hrs of our ARRIVAL in Spain, I could point out that the journey to Spain from our port of departure takes 32hrs.
This leaves 16hrs for the whole part of which we will not be at home without the facility of printing anything off.

Are you saying that you filled out a Form but did not have a hard copy or is it a case of the Form being transferred to a Smartphone?

In that case I congratulate you on having the ability to complete such an action but to do so for some of us is a task fraught with doubt.

Yes, all done on my phone and shown to immigration on arrival in Spain.

It was because of the 48hr limit that we had to complete the form during lunch stop on our ride down to the ferry.

Ian

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[Dorset Diver]

I didn't know that the Covid form QR code was only valid for one month. I don't understand why that would be.

 

[Kups]

I didn't know that the Covid form QR code was only valid for one month. I don't understand why that would be.

Ours show a six month validity on the NHS app.

 

[Itsmcb]

I didn't know that the Covid form QR code was only valid for one month. I don't understand why that would be.

I don't know why but it is. The app generates a new code each time you log into it so it's not a problem if you use it on your phone but could be if you wanted to print it off and take it on a long trip.

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[Itsmcb]

If you request a paper one posted to you it's valid for 6months. The app generated codes are only valid for 1 month.

 

[Tombola]

I filled mine in then it said whoooa, no more than 48 hours, so I just changed my flight time in the form to fit the criteria, sure only 24 hours out but , done.

 

[Kups]

If you request a paper one posted to you it's valid for 6months. The app generated codes are only valid for 1 month.

You can download the "Travel" version from the NHS app anytime and print that.

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[Itsmcb]

You can download the "Travel" version from the NHS app anytime and print that.

Mmm, I have done exactly that today ready for a trip on Saturday and mine is definitely only valid for a month.

 

[Mr porky]

Greetings All,

As per the title, I'm seeking information as to how long a period before the date of departure
was the PLF SpTH was filled out..

As previously reported on here, I tried to fill out the Form in October. I completed the first part that is used
to identify me specifically but, in response, I received a message stating that I had received an Email
from the authorities in Spain. I didn't receive anything.

So, can we have an auction type response. Who can beat the previous Funsters answer to that?

In other words, if someone posts say two days, has anyone on here got the Form done three days before
the departure date. And so on.

This is not a frivolous request. I have no wish or desire to have problems in filling out the Form
with resultant complications.

Thank you in advance.



with

Luckily we have a small printer on board the motorhome

 

[BreweryDave]

Well, they must have changed the software for the Spanish maritime PLF, as back in august I completed mine a full week before departure from Plymouth and got the valid qr code back immediately. ( as posted on another thread back in august!)

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[Emmit]

Luckily we have a small printer on board the motorhome

Why am I not surprised but you have a business to run.

 

[Emmit]

Well, they must have changed the software for the Spanish maritime PLF, as back in august I completed mine a full week before departure from Plymouth and got the valid qr code back immediately. ( as posted on another thread back in august!)

I'm sure they have because it looks a doddle to do now.
I did a printed version for friends going back to Spain and it was a nightmare.

 

[Emmit]

Mmm, I have done exactly that today ready for a trip on Saturday and mine is definitely only valid for a month.

But that month is 'rolling'.
Go back on the site and it will show a date in one month from the date you go back on the site.

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[Itsmcb]

But that month is 'rolling'.
Go back on the site and it will show a date in one month from the date you go back on the site.

Well yes, but if you print it out as previously mentioned then obviously that piece of paper is only valid for 1 month.

 

[Emmit]

Well yes, but if you print it out as previously mentioned then obviously that piece of paper is only valid for 1 month.

I totally understand what you are saying.
Mrs Emmit had to save her hard earned pennies to buy a Smartphone (oxymoron in the hands of me) just so she could have a QR Code??? from the NHS.
Having said that, the 'hard copy' doesn't have a limit. It's the QR Code on the NHS App that lasts a month but, if you go into the NHS App to show someone, it automatically updates to a date a month hence. (I hope)

 

[Al-Di]

This from Brittany ferries FAQ,

All passengers must also complete an online Health Control form (FCS form) within 48 hours prior to travel. You will need to show the QR code on your mobile app before boarding in the UK, and on arrival in Spain. You can also download and print the QR code to present at Spanish border control. (my bold)

so I read this as 48 hrs before boarding, yes/no,

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[Tombola]

This from Brittany ferries FAQ,

All passengers must also complete an online Health Control form (FCS form) within 48 hours prior to travel. You will need to show the QR code on your mobile app before boarding in the UK, and on arrival in Spain. You can also download and print the QR code to present at Spanish border control. (my bold)

so I read this as 48 hrs before boarding, yes/no,

yes, it wont let you complete if it calculates the time is more thn 48 hours before the sailing or flight departure time

 

[slowdriver]

Perhaps someone can help me out here. I understand that the

There is no way to fill the form in earlier than 48 hours before as the website will not allow you to enter the information. It is not necessary to print anything off, once the information has been completed the website sends you a QR code which must be shown at the immigration or passport desk, this can be shown on your phone. They will also check your Covid vaccination status so you CAN print the PDF version from the NHS Covid pass in advance for that, bearing in mind that the Covid pass QR code print off will only be valid for a month.

Can you give me a clue/a hand here: I am due to go on the Galicia Feb 1st. Wanting to get everything sorted, or at least prepared for well in advance, I started the first part of the registration last week, which involved putting in my email, passport number and if I recall correctly, date of travel. I recieved an email with an acknowledgement that I had requested the creation of a Health Control Form (FCS), the FCS Code assigned for my trip, and two alternative ways to complete the form via two alternative URLs, plus the note that I could start the form anytime but could not complete until the 48hr window opened - presumably at around 9:00 on the 30th Jan.

So far so go so good.
I then thought I'd try to see what information the form required to make sure I had all I needed. And what I get when following the links is an error message which says:-

"User cannot be found or FCS individual form is completed already"

Which may be the default error message if you are an idiot trying to check a form six weeks in advance of when you can complete it.

Is that anyone/everyone else experience?

 

[Jim]

Is that anyone/everyone else experience?

Bump

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[Razamataz]

Due to sail on 6 January to Santander.
pLF already filled and complete with code.

 

[Nanniemate]

I totally understand what you are saying.
Mrs Emmit had to save her hard earned pennies to buy a Smartphone (oxymoron in the hands of me) just so she could have a QR Code??? from the NHS.
Having said that, the 'hard copy' doesn't have a limit. It's the QR Code on the NHS App that lasts a month but, if you go into the NHS App to show someone, it automatically updates to a date a month hence. (I hope)

Just save it as a pdf on the phone or email it to yourself .if your here for more than a month log in and get another one.

 

[TONCAZ]

I'm not being confrontational but if, as you say, the Form has to be completed within 48hrs of our ARRIVAL in Spain, I could point out that the journey to Spain from our port of departure takes 32hrs.
This leaves 16hrs for the whole part of which we will not be at home without the facility of printing anything off.

Are you saying that you filled out a Form but did not have a hard copy or is it a case of the Form being transferred to a Smartphone?

In that case I congratulate you on having the ability to complete such an action but to do so for some of us is a task fraught with doubt.

Do you need a PLF if you are entering Spain from France by road?.

Cheers

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