Driving back to the U.K.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:51pm

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Danny63

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Hi all, we are due to return or the U.K. by car next Thursday from Torrevieja to Calais.

Are we likely to have any problems with boarders closed. T.I.A.

Danny

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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:28pm

Kimmy11

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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:28pm

Hi Danny,

You're allowed to transit through restricted areas if you're returning to your habitual residence, but make sure that you have your ferry tickets close to hand, as you will almost certainly need to prove onward travel when crossing from Spain to France and if you're stopped by the police in either country en route.

EDIT: Just after I posted my response, I received an alert to this info posted on the Gov.UK website which confirms what I have advised:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/coronavirus-

"Transiting confined areas is permitted; however, you should be prepared to show evidence of your onward journey such as train or flight tickets to your final destination."

Kind regards,

Kim

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:49pm

Danny63

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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:49pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:28pm:
Hi Danny,
You're allowed to transit through restricted areas if you're returning to your habitual residence, but make sure that you have your ferry tickets close to hand, as you will almost certainly need to prove onward travel when crossing from Spain to France and if you're stopped by the police in eithe...

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...r country en route.
EDIT: Just after I posted my response, I received an alert to this info posted on the Gov.UK website which confirms what I have advised:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/coronavirus-
"Transiting confined areas is permitted; however, you should be prepared to show evidence of your onward journey such as train or flight tickets to your final destination."
Kind regards,
Kim

Thank you Kim, we have been hearing conflicting Story’s on this.

Very much appreciated

Danny

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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:53pm

Purple gran

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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:53pm

Hello Danny

You will need an attestation when crossing France, stating your reasons for being out. This is definitely during their curfew hours, not sure about daytime, but fines are heavy for non compliance. I suggest you check foreign office advice for France in addition to that for Spain

Bon voyage

Elizabeth