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No one can tell you now what restrictions will be 6 months from now. You'll just have to remain flexible with your itinerary.Covid requirements. Worried about crossing borders
I think you are correctNo one can tell you now what restrictions will be 6 months from now. You'll just have to remain flexible with your itinerary.
Well said. We will go if we can get to London or change that flight to just Spain.We crossed those same borders (plus Portugal!) in both early September and mid-December 2021, right as Delta waned and Omicron appeared. The regulations changed many, many times during our planning sessions and even up to the day we boarded our flight back to the US.
In short, you can be aware and prepare for changes (cancellable hurtle/flights, for instance) but there is no way to know what your situation will be when you travel. Governments want to reopen, they want tourists and the dollars they spend, and they want to make it easy as long as it’s safe. Always have a Plan B (and C…and sure, D-Z!), but don’t give up hope.
At present because your coming from the UK into France you need to have proof that you have had 2 vaccines and your booster vaccine then have a negative pcr check 24 hours before you leave for France , as that is what I have to produce at the end of next month ...however restrictions can change at any time so just keep an eye on these restrictionsWe are planning to land in London on August 2 and spend a couple days then on to Paris (train) for a few days then on to SJPD.
I am getting a bit concerned about the stops in London and Paris.
Any thoughts appreciated.
There was a point where travel from the UK was only permitted for essential reasons. But hopefully that won't happen again.The most stringent requirements that I have seen call for fully vaccinated/boosted and a COVID neg test within 24 hours. If you allow yourself a few days in London and a few days in Paris that will provide enough time to get COVID test/results for the next leg of your journey.
No one can tell you now what restrictions will be 6 months from now. You'll just have to remain flexible with your itinerary.
Is it negative PCR for entry into France, from UK, or will lateral flow be ok?At present because your coming from the UK into France you need to have proof that you have had 2 vaccines and your booster vaccine then have a negative pcr check 24 hours before you leave for France , as that is what I have to produce at the end of next month ...however restrictions can change at any time so just keep an eye on these restrictions
What if you go through London, but don’t leave the airport?The most stringent requirements that I have seen call for fully vaccinated/boosted and a COVID neg test within 24 hours. If you allow yourself a few days in London and a few days in Paris that will provide enough time to get COVID test/results for the next leg of your journey.
The last time I checked a week or so ago no test is required in transit but chances are you need one for your ongoing destination? Just a matter of home work.What if you go through London, but don’t leave the airport?
It can be either PCR or antigen test (lateral flow) but must be certified by a recognised laboratory. So, you can't use a self-test. You need to book and pay for a private lab test.Is it negative PCR for entry into France, from UK, or will lateral flow be ok?
Ok, thanks. We had to get a lateral flow before flying to Porto in September. Just booked a test at the airport. Quick and efficient. Results in 44 minutes to our phones. This time we're going by Eurostar, to Paris. Travelling to London the day before and will book a test at St Pancras, if needed (end April)It can be either PCR or antigen test (lateral flow) but must be certified by a recognised laboratory. So, you can't use a self-test. You need to book and pay for a private lab test.
Is it negative PCR for entry into France, from UK, or will lateral flow be
Both PCR and lateral flow tests are the same except that it's the latter you want at a designated government approval clinic if you want to leave the UK within 48 hours ..this is the one I will opt for in 6 weeks time if the French still insists all UK arrivals should have one ..then I simply download the result onto my e-ticket along with my covid passport so when I check in they just scan the QR Code and the French will do the sameIs it negative PCR for entry into France, from UK, or will lateral flow be ok?
Hopefully France will only have non vaccinated restrictions in place shortly it save everyone from getting a covid test but if for some reason thete is the option of flying to San Sebastian via Madrid and start from the Spanish boarder with France thus just losing out by one stageWell said. We will go if we can get to London or change that flight to just Spain.
Will you take this at home before flying or upon arrival in London? Thx!Both PCR and lateral flow tests are the same except that it's the latter you want at a designated government approval clinic if you want to leave the UK within 48 hours ..this is the one I will opt for in 6 weeks time if the French still insists all UK arrivals should have one ..then I simply download the result onto my e-ticket along with my covid passport so when I check in they just scan the QR Code and the French will do the same
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