Experiences travelling to/from an amber country

HFJohnson · 14 Jun 21, 08:48 PM

We have a trip to France (DLP specifically) booked for July and I've yet to decide whether or not we should go. It will be me travelling (I am fully vaccinated so can visit with just a test before we travel) and DS, who should therefore also be able to visit with me with just a test before travel.

We'll then have to get tested before we travel back (I understand that France are offering tests for free) and then isolate (I can work from home assuming work have no issues with this) with the tests on days 2 and 8.

I'm aware that I also need to check my travel insurance to see if we'll be covered and arrange extra cover if needed.

I have until a week before to cancel/amend the hotel and Eurostar but in the meantime if anyone has experienced visiting an amber country it would be great if you could share how you got on.

Melbatb · 14 Jun 21, 08:54 PM

I live in France. My understanding is that travellers from the UK have to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in France (even if vaccinated) . If not vaccinated then no entry.

Will double check again for you but when I read the rules last week that was my understanding.

Good news - it seems that you can enter if double vaccinated with a pcr test 72h in advance. Under 18�s seem to be exempt! please do double check the info on the gov.co.uk site.

Tests here are free - there are drives everywhere. You just turn up generally. Results generally sent by email within 24h.

HFJohnson · 14 Jun 21, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Melbatb

I live in France. My understanding is that travellers from the UK have to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in France (even if vaccinated) . If not vaccinated then no entry.

Will double check again for you but when I read the rules last week that was my understanding.

The UK government website says that fully vaccinated visitors no longer need an essential reason to travel to France and don't have to self-isolate. The same applies to under 18s travelling with a fully vaccinated adult. We'll both have to take tests before we travel though.

Melbatb · 14 Jun 21, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by HFJohnson

The UK government website says that fully vaccinated visitors no longer need an essential reason to travel to France and don't have to self-isolate. The same applies to under 18s travelling with a fully vaccinated adult. We'll both have to take tests before we travel though.

They changed the rules again last week. I can�t keep up with it 🤣 Have updated my reply above 👍🏻

HFJohnson · 14 Jun 21, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Melbatb

They changed the rules again last week. I can�t keep up with it 🤣 Have updated my reply above 👍🏻

Merci beaucoup

megaflyer · 15 Jun 21, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Melbatb

They changed the rules again last week. I can�t keep up with it 🤣 Have updated my reply above 👍🏻

Friends of mine were supposed to be going in July and they had an email form their first hotel at the weekend saying they would need to isolate there for 7 days. So confusing they have cancelled and hope rules will be clearer (and less like to change again with no notice) in September

Twiggy1953 · 15 Jun 21, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by HFJohnson

We have a trip to France (DLP specifically) booked for July and I've yet to decide whether or not we should go. It will be me travelling (I am fully vaccinated so can visit with just a test before we travel) and DS, who should therefore also be able to visit with me with just a test before travel.

We'll then have to get tested before we travel back (I understand that France are offering tests for free) and then isolate (I can work from home assuming work have no issues with this) with the tests on days 2 and 8.

I'm aware that I also need to check my travel insurance to see if we'll be covered and arrange extra cover if needed.

I have until a week before to cancel/amend the hotel and Eurostar but in the meantime if anyone has experienced visiting an amber country it would be great if you could share how you got on.

We�re in the same boat as you. Due to fly to DLP on 1 July. I�m swinging between going and cancelling on a minute to minute basis. It�s all too complicated😳 Its the travel insurance that worries me. There�s 5 of us going but 3 different travel insurances, not to mention the cost of tests for 5 people. And I expect to not get the flight costs back. I just wish France would go green before 23rd when I will have to make a definite decision!