Graham376
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Friends were recently turned away at France - Spain border, not having residence they weren't allowed in.
Access to boats in Spain
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Friends were recently turned away at France - Spain border, not having residence they weren't allowed in.
MAURICE
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Read in the daily mail (must be true then) that Spain is about to lift restrictions on 21 June for all EU nationals including the UK. Hope that means i can get to the boat ive booked with Easy jet for 19 July
roaringgirl
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I have confirmation from Spanish consulate in writing that as things stand at the moment, we (UK citizens) will be allowed in from 21st June.
syvictoria
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Yes, but will we be allowed out!!!!?
"The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel." - Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK
Surely this advice 'should' have been changed yesterday to reflect the re-opening of numerous borders around the EU, including the French one? Insurance may be invalidated otherwise, surely?
"The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel." - Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK
Surely this advice 'should' have been changed yesterday to reflect the re-opening of numerous borders around the EU, including the French one? Insurance may be invalidated otherwise, surely?
Wansworth
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Galicia is allowing yachts in
jordanbasset
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The issue is whether people will need to quarantine for 14 days when they arrive from the UK to Spain
Confusion over Spain rules for travellers from UK
Seems the situation is fluid,I suspect if the UK lift's it's quarantine restrictions Spain will do likewise
Confusion over Spain rules for travellers from UK
Seems the situation is fluid,I suspect if the UK lift's it's quarantine restrictions Spain will do likewise
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syvictoria
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Gosh....!!!
Graham376
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According to lunchtime news, Spain are "considering" isolation for UK citizens arriving there, in line with an increasing number of other countries. Portugal Spain border closed until 1st July except for repatriation, goods etc.
nortada
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Understand a crew that was planning to return to Portugal, by air, have cancelled because they have been advised that their travel/medical insurance will not be valid.
syvictoria
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Given our continuing right to freedom of movement during the transition period, is the FCO advice even legal?
Graham376
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Most insurance taken out after the start of Covid excludes it as a Known Risk, those taken out earlier I think are still valid. I never bother, just rely on EHIC as I'm at an age where decent cover is a crazy price.
Graham376
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Where does legality come into it? FCO is only giving advice. Legality of travel is down to the country being visited, whether or not you can go there under their laws.
capnsensible
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Do you guys there with residencia get into the health system too?
Graham376
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Those of retired age get free access into Portuguese health system but I think those of working age may have to contribute. Some formally leave UK , immigrate to Portugal and use the S1 form but I'm not sure how that works. No idea about other countries.
nortada
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It's my inderstanding that temporary residency gets people into the Portuguese health system but being over 65, we are already in so not in a position to test this.
capnsensible
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Thanks chaps. Interested to see how it works in other places.
To get residencia in Spain you have to have either health insurance or be registered on the Spanish health system.
To register you can own a business or have a work contract with a local firm. With that and an apostllated marriage certificate ones spouse qualifies too. There may be other ways but we did the first two.
It's saved us a small fortune in insurance premiums and the service is very good.
To get residencia in Spain you have to have either health insurance or be registered on the Spanish health system.
To register you can own a business or have a work contract with a local firm. With that and an apostllated marriage certificate ones spouse qualifies too. There may be other ways but we did the first two.
It's saved us a small fortune in insurance premiums and the service is very good.
Clancy Moped
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We did the same, we also had to prove we could support ourselves financially ie a certain amount in the bank.
nortada
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Am I right in thinking that in Spain (unlike Portugal), you cannot hold UK and Spanish residency at the same time?
I ask because some of our family are thinking of getting Spanish residency.
Clancy Moped
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Its Citizenship that can't be dual, residency is fine.
nortada
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Thanks