France new Covid rules from 4th December?

[Oscar]

Just seen this on France 24 latest news - negative Covid 19 test mandatory for all travellers from Saturday ........

First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in US

The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made…

www.france24.com

 

[PhilandMena]

Nothing showing on UK Gov Website yet.

 

[jongood]

Just seen this on France 24 latest news - negative Covid 19 test mandatory for all travellers from Saturday ........

First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in US

The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made…

www.france24.com

Have they specified which test?

 

[Coachward]

I’ve spent the last 45 minutes trying to get more information as I’m booked on euro tunnel on 27 December. Going to be a big problem finding somewhere open to get tested 24 / 48 hours before travel . Hoping the UK isn’t included in this new rules ……

 

[Oscar]

LATEST: France's new Covid test rules for all non-EU arrivals

France has announced strict new rules for all travellers - vaccinated or not - arriving in France from non-EU countries in the face of the new variant of Covid-19 known as Omicron.

www.thelocal.fr

This report is saying a PCR or antigen within the previous 48 hours. Announced on 01.12.21

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[PhilandMena]

Just checked the French Gov website which was updated 29/11. My interpretation of what it states is no additional testing if you have had the booster and if under 60 do not require to show you have had the booster providing your fully vaccinated. Some more stuff about flights being cancelled to Morocco blah blah blah but I'm not seeing anything new with respect to tests being required before entering Frog land.

 

[Coachward]

Thanks for the information, 3 times jabbed so hopefully don’t need PCR test . Hoping more clarification from press etc . I’d forgotten about the 4 day bank holiday over Xmas or I would have wanted a couple more days before travelling to France

 

[Coachward]

Waited note to self , wear glasses

 

[PhilandMena]

Thanks for the information, 3 times jabbed so hopefully don’t need PCR test . Hoping more clarification from press etc . I’d forgotten about the 4 day bank holiday over Xmas or I would have wanted a couple more days before travelling to France

Do not rely on press for accurate information. Go to Goverment website.

 

[maison]

We are due to go to France/Spain on 29th December. If a PCR test is required going out as well as coming back we will probably cancel the trip. Watching in anticipation.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

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[orridge]

Just checked the French Gov website which was updated 29/11. My interpretation of what it states is no additional testing if you have had the booster and if under 60 do not require to show you have had the booster providing your fully vaccinated. Some more stuff about flights being cancelled to Morocco blah blah blah but I'm not seeing anything new with respect to tests being required before entering Frog land.

Its literally just been announced on french tv by the french government PCR or Antigen test within 48 hours of arrival from Saturday.

 

[orridge]

We are due to go to France/Spain on 29th December. If a PCR test is required going out as well as coming back we will probably cancel the trip. Watching in anticipation.

You can use lateral flow it does not need to be PCR.

 

[PhilandMena]

We are due to go to France/Spain on 29th December. If a PCR test is required going out as well as coming back we will probably cancel the trip. Watching in anticipation.

I don't think so! Worst case scenario could be an antigen test on the way out and nothing on the return depending on how long your away for. I would wait untill all the facts are known. The Media and Funsters speculating far too much at present. Keep calm, we're British.

 

[pagey]

Just seen this on France 24 latest news - negative Covid 19 test mandatory for all travellers from Saturday ........

First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in US

The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made…

www.france24.com

French borders are open to people arriving from the UK who are fully vaccinated & travellers do not need a negative COVID-19 test, nor to quarantine or have an essential reason to travel. However as the rules are constantly changing, please check the French Government website for the latest travel information as well as UK government rules regarding entry & a future return to the UK.
from Motorhoming France today

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[maison]

You can use lateral flow it does not need to be PCR.

Thanks, but to be honest, the hassle of arranging tests to be carried out in France and, possibly, in Spain takes the pleasure out of it.

I don’t blame them for their actions, they are trying to protect themselves, so good luck to them. They will not miss our little contribution to their economies but somewhere in the U.K. stands to benefit from our few pounds If we rearrange our trip and tour at home.

We spent six months of the year, for 16 years in France, as we love it, but are willing to wait until things become less uncertain before undertaking a trip.

We will give it a couple of weeks until more is known about Omicron before making a final decision.

 

[gus-lopez]

Just checked the French Gov website which was updated 29/11. My interpretation of what it states is no additional testing if you have had the booster and if under 60 do not require to show you have had the booster providing your fully vaccinated. Some more stuff about flights being cancelled to Morocco blah blah blah but I'm not seeing anything new with respect to tests being required before entering Frog land.

Announced in the independent & also spanish papers .Pcr required to enter France for non-eu

https://elpais.com/sociedad/2021-12...-pasaporte-covid-y-vacunacion-en-directo.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/trave...adds-negative-test-travel-rules-b1967674.html

That's English,French & spanish reporting the same information.

 

[PhilandMena]

Announced in the independent & also spanish papers .Pcr required to enter France for non-eu

https://elpais.com/sociedad/2021-12...-pasaporte-covid-y-vacunacion-en-directo.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/trave...adds-negative-test-travel-rules-b1967674.html

That's English,French & spanish reporting the same information.

Thanks for this Gus. I will wait until I see the official requirements on the Government website. The papers are already contradicting them selves, which is to be expected I suppose.

 

[bellabee]

Hoping the UK isn’t included in this new rules …

It says 'Travellers from outside the EU,' so travel from the UK will be included .

 

[POH]

Keep calm, we're British.

Put the kettle on

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[mikebeaches]

On Sky News:

COVID-19: UK travellers visiting France will need negative coronavirus test as rules tightened over Omicron fears

A French government spokesman confirmed the move after a government meeting - and said further decisions regarding travel in the EU would be coordinated by European leaders later this week.

news.sky.com

 

[Lenny HB]

They have just announced they will be bringing in further measures which Macon will announce on 14th Dec.

 

[rico]

Tinpot Napoleon will no doubt want to score some political points. ET are going to love this next round also all the Brits hoping to go skiing over the Xmas holiday break

 

[dosser]

If you want to go, do what the rules in that country are if not don't. No different to coming back to the UK without the waiting for a negative result. If I need to take a test no issues will be hopefully heading over in the New Year.

 

[WESTY66]

If you want to go, do what the rules in that country are if not don't. No different to coming back to the UK without the waiting for a negative result. If I need to take a test no issues will be hopefully heading over in the New Year.

I quite agree hence downloading all the stuff for Belgium and Germany, completing forms and uploading them back to the authorities, only thing I’m unsure of is where to get a test in Belgium to re enter France

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[drpeej]

My wife and I had Covid 4 weeks ago. Fortunately it was mild and we are fully recovered.

One of the things that the Test & Trace person told us when we received our final 'discharge briefing' was that we shouldn't have a Covid test (PCR or LFT) for the next 3 months.

I've not heard this advice anywhere else

 

[billym]

Thanks for this Gus. I will wait until I see the official requirements on the Government website. The papers are already contradicting them selves, which is to be expected I suppose.

Do you mean the French Government site or the U K one?

If it's UK the wording is straightforward.

... ......This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in France set and enforce entry rules. For further information contact their embassy, high commission or consulate. You may also check with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and travel documents meet their requirements........

So the page reflects the UK'S understanding but really you need to go and see what the French gov are saying.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-trave advice/france/entry-requirements

Sorry! Just read one of your posts and I guess you meant the French one

 

[haganap]

My wife and I had Covid 4 weeks ago. Fortunately it was mild and we are fully recovered.

One of the things that the Test & Trace person told us when we received our final 'discharge briefing' was that we shouldn't have a Covid test (PCR or LFT) for the next 3 months.

I've not heard this advice anywhere else

This is true.

In healthcare if any of our staff test positive on a PCR (not LFT) following their isolation they are then not required to retake a test for 90 days. One reason for this is that the virus can still shred during this period and produce further positive tests. This is why you often get people saying "i've had covid twice or 3 times" Often it's incorrect testing. The cases of re-infection of covid are minute compared to the first cases. Could all change when Uncleron starts getting out and about more though. ....

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

One of the things that the Test & Trace person told us when we received our final 'discharge briefing' was that we shouldn't have a Covid test (PCR or LFT) for the next 3 months.

That is apparently correct, due to the virus still remaining in your system but in a “dead state” for personal shedding of the virus to others and giving you symptoms again, so therefore not contagious, but is still capable of triggering a “positive” result from either test method.
A colleague of mine who caught COVID, isolated for 10 days, was contacted frequently by Test and Trace throughout to check compliance with Isolation conditions, and was then also “cleared” to return to work at the end of 10 days but with the exact same caveat of not to retest by either method for 90 days for the reasons as outlined.

 

[Clipgate]

From the BMJ.
Jon Deeks, professor of biostatistics at the University of Birmingham and leader of the Cochrane Collaboration’s covid-19 test evaluation activities, said, “There are particular concerns about false reassurance. It doesn’t make sense that the government is concerned about false reassurance for PCR tests but not lateral flow tests.

“Lateral flow tests are going to give more false reassurance than PCR testing, because they are less accurate. It’s good to see the government is concerned about false reassurance, but haven’t they got this the wrong way around?”

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