France extends time allowed for getting Covid test before arrival to 48 hours.

[Poignard]

"If you‘re fully vaccinated

If you’re planning to travel to France you should consult the French government guidance.

From 14 January 2022, fully vaccinated (see ‘Vaccination status’ below) travellers from the UK must:

Present a negative PCR or antigen test result taken within 48 hours pre-departure if aged 12 years and over
Provide a completed ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying you’re not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight. This can be found on the French government’s website

You may also be asked to complete the EU-PLF form before boarding."

Entry requirements - France travel advice

 

[Bobc]

Thanks for the heads-up on this. Certainly makes things more do-able now.

 

[Poignard]

Thanks for the heads-up on this. Certainly makes things more do-able now.

Yes, 24 hours was a bit tight

 

[Sandy]

Even 48 hours is a bit tight when sailing from Plymouth in a small vessel.

 

[Poignard]

Even 48 hours is a bit tight when sailing from Plymouth in a small vessel.

Yes, that would be. I was selfishly only thinking of myself travelling by ferry.

 

[Black Sheep]

Even 48 hours is a bit tight when sailing from Plymouth in a small vessel.

Agreed. But the question is, are we talking about 48 hours before arrival, or 48 hours before departure?
The link suggests pre-departure, which helps a lot. But what really matters is what the border authorities think when you arrive.

 

[Sandy]

Yes, that would be. I was selfishly only thinking of myself travelling by ferry.

I am looking forward to the ferry arriving back from the mainland. Looking at the 2022 time table our usual 0800 (LT)departure from Plymouth, then a pleasant lunch with a bottle of wine and a 1400 (LT) arrival in Roscoff is still not running.

Agreed. But the question is, are we talking about 48 hours before arrival, or 48 hours before departure?
The link suggests pre-departure, which helps a lot. But what really matters is what the border authorities think when you arrive.

As ever it is vague and will need to be sorted before I head south for a long weekend. Don't forget your Passenger Locator Form, I know some people who did not fill one in and each got a £500 fine.

 

[Hoolie]

Yes, 24 hours was a bit tight

Thanks for the 48hrs info. But of course it only applies to fully vaccinated travellers. Travel for the unvaccinated is still very difficult. As it should be in my view!

 

[Lightwave395]

Agreed. But the question is, are we talking about 48 hours before arrival, or 48 hours before departure?
The link suggests pre-departure, which helps a lot. But what really matters is what the border authorities think when you arrive.

It's 48 hours before you depart, not 48 hours before you arrive. (still 24 hours if you're not vaccinated notwithstanding various other rules)

I'll be sailing for Roscoff from the Solent in April, it's about 24 to 30 hours usually, weather permitting we plan to leave at dawn on Wed 6th so we'll both get tested during Mon 4th