Driving back to the U.K.
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:51pm
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
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:28pm
Legendary helpful member
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
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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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
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:53pm
Helpful member
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
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:02pm
Legendary helpful member
Good point, Elizabeth.
Danny, I'd recommend reading the UK Gov's Travel in France webpage:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
and in case you haven't done it yet, you also need to complete passenger locator forms for re-entry to the UK too:
https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk
Kind regards,
Kim
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:36pm
Thanks for the advice folks, we won’t start panicking till Thursday lol
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:24pm
Very helpful member
Danny63 wrote on Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:36pm:
Thanks for the advice folks, we won’t start panicking till Thursday lol
Just to say you cant submit your form until 48 hours before you are due to arrive in UK
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