Travel to France then Spain

[MikeandKath]

Hi all. Has anyone travelled from Dover recently. What paperwork did you have to show. I have lateral flow booked and ferry within the 24 hours. I have covid tests and booster docs. I have the health documents . Am I missing anything.
Was there anything at the Spanish border. I shall use Somport tunnel.

Thanks.

 

[Jim]

Can anyone help Mike and Kath?

 

[cliffanger]

And us! I’ve done the sworn statement for France, but just checking what we need to go into Spain from France.

I’ll let you know what I find!

 

[PhilandMena]

Hi all. Has anyone travelled from Dover recently. What paperwork did you have to show. I have lateral flow booked and ferry within the 24 hours. I have covid tests and booster docs. I have the health documents . Am I missing anything.
Was there anything at the Spanish border. I shall use Somport tunnel.

Thanks.

Driving into Spain from France should not be a problem as to the best of my knowledge there are still no checks due to freedom of movement and the boarders are open.
Entry rules into France from the UK are below.
Are you certain you should go via the Somport tunnel ? Snow and Ice may well be an issue this time of the year ! The Western route is much more likly to be snow and ice free due to its proximity to the Atlantic ocean.

COVID-19 entry requirements​

Travel between the UK and France​

If you’re planning to travel to France you should consult the French government guidance

From 14 January 2022, fully vaccinated (see ‘Vaccination status’ below) travellers from the UK must:

• Present a negative PCR or antigen test result taken within 24 hours pre-departure if aged 12 years and over.
• Provide a completed ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying you’re not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight. This can be found on the French government’s website

From 14 January 2022, travellers who are not fully vaccinated will need to self-isolate on arrival in France for 10 days, subject to police checks. You must also provide:

• a negative PCR or antigen test result taken within 24 hours pre-departure if aged 12 years and over.
• contact details before travel to France, including the address they will be staying at, to the French authorities via an online form.
• a completed international travel form to prove the reason for essential travel. This can be found on the French government’s website. In exceptional circumstances, the French Consulate in London may be able to assist with travel for a compelling reason not listed as an ‘essential reason for travel’.
• a completed ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight. This can be found on the French government’s website.

The same measures applied to vaccinated adults are applied to any minors who are travelling with them, whether vaccinated or not.

 

[cliffanger]

MikeandKath

Just found this on UK Gov site

It seems we don’t have to do a test before entering Spain, sorry if you already knew that!

Can’t find any paperwork needed, but PhilandMena have given us a comprehensive list of things for France! Thanks Phil.

I agree about Somport tunnel - we’re following tonka ’s route to the sun - much less chance of snow and ice!

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