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I still haven’t convinced the dog to get in the trailer???
Have I missed something? Has your dog become a basket case? Like your football team?
Med boaters - will you get to your boat this year?
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Have I missed something? Has your dog become a basket case? Like your football team?
Bouba
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The trailer and e-scooter will live in the lazaret and be used to collect pizza. But as a secondary function I will be able to rescue the dog if he becomes lame on his walk. If I can teach him not to jump out ???
TwoHooter
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Jut as a completely off-the-wall, blue sky kind of thinking, could you not walk to collect the pizza and thereby exercise both yourself and the dog?
None of my business of course, but I do love a good thread drift (it'll be anchors next, I put money on it).
None of my business of course, but I do love a good thread drift (it'll be anchors next, I put money on it).
Bouba
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That’s just crazy ! Why would a healthy person eat pizza ??
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dune16
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We have decided now that we will be driving from the UK to Spain last week of May. Has anyone recently driven across the France/Spain border and if so did they have any issues convincing the Spanish to let you in? Airports appear to be out of the question now, no TIE no entry signs everywhere so driving seems like our best chance.
julians
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Currently - the rules are that they wont let you in unless you are spanish resident/citizen etc - see below
Entry requirements - Spain travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
WHether that is actually enforced or not at the particular border you cross at is up for debate - but I would guess that if you did get in, you may be in danger of being in the country illegally? Generally speaking unless you meet the criteria above they probably wont let you in.
I suspect this may change by the time you intend to go, but who knows.
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Peterlewis321
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I'm interested in this one too.....seems very difficult to get 100% clarity on it. If we were still part of the EU there would be no issue with flying or driving-all very frustrating!!!!!
julians
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The gov.uk advice seems pretty clear to me....
Peterlewis321
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Am not talking about the gov advice - I am talking about the practicalities. Yes, it is certainly clear that the advice is not to travel at present-indeed illegal until at least the 17th May-fully understood. And yes, it is quite clear that Spain does not currently want/permit to let in UK nationals without a permitted reason - and that is clearly and easily enforceable at ports and airports. The bit I am not clear on is whether they are enforcing the same restrictions at the land border.....if you read further down in the same gov advice, it goes on to specifically state that a COVID test is also require at air and sea ports of entry (no mention of any other border)...so, that in itself suggests the road borders are perhaps treated differently! As you said earlier, time will tell and hopefully things will get sorted out.
julians
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Read the rest of that section and you will find this
All overland travellers (excluding children under the age of 6 years old) who wish to enter Spain by road or rail from France, are required to present a negative PCR, TMA or LAMP test taken within 72 hours prior to entry.
dune16
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The Spanish information reads differently to the UK Gov. The Spanish info suggests the restrictions (non-residents etc..) apply to arrival by sea or air. It talks about overland as having to just present a negative PCR. This is what makes me think that driving will be ok but the lack of clarity is worrying!
julians
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Speak to the Spanish consulate and ask them if you want the definitive answer, but I'm pretty sure the UK gov details above are correct.
It is debatable as to whether you would actually get stopped at the border, or 'caught' at a later point in time, but i think he rules are clear.
The Spanish consulate will clarify for certain
Portofino
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Which one will you use ?
Coronavirus (COVID-19): declaration form for international travel
Wonder how big the fines are for rocking up at a U.K. border on a wing and a prayer ?
Then theres the Covid passport to travel in the EU ......still work in progress but it’s not unreasonable to start thinking having both doses ?
France rumour to be confirmed they open up June 9 th ish .....can you wait a bit longer ?
Andy Bav
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Keep an eye on this website. Catalonias borders currently closed ....
Restriccions throughout Catalonia (COVID-19)
Restriccions throughout Catalonia (COVID-19)
John100156
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OK - Big lock down over Xmas this year and similar restrictions entering Catalonia,; we left UK with similar concerns, having been given permission to transit FR to ES from FR Ministry of the Interior.
When we reached FR/ES border, north or Barcelona, just drove straight through as normal in our UK reg. car, albeit this was on 29 December, no stoppages or other border guards/controls observed.
When we returned, after Brexit, on 10 Jan this year, likewise no border controls/inspections at ES/FR border.
Not sure if that's still the case, but all went well for our trip(s). Albeit I did have documentation with me to support why I was undertaking the trip!
When we reached FR/ES border, north or Barcelona, just drove straight through as normal in our UK reg. car, albeit this was on 29 December, no stoppages or other border guards/controls observed.
When we returned, after Brexit, on 10 Jan this year, likewise no border controls/inspections at ES/FR border.
Not sure if that's still the case, but all went well for our trip(s). Albeit I did have documentation with me to support why I was undertaking the trip!
Asm
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It’s being reported (not the most reliable sources) that Spain has extended the current restrictive rules on entry (none EU) till the end of May!
If true, it will affect many travel plans!
If true, it will affect many travel plans!
Asm
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This is one report, if accurate, let’s hope it’s amended :-
Updated 30 April: As happened at the end of last month, the rules for temporary restrictions imposed on third-country nationals entering the EU/Schengen (which includes Spain) have again been extended a month. The rules are from last July’s order and are bullet pointed below. They have now been extended from 30 April to 31 May, and mean that entry to Spain – with a negative test and a passenger location form – is permitted only under one of the following conditions:
Updated 30 April: As happened at the end of last month, the rules for temporary restrictions imposed on third-country nationals entering the EU/Schengen (which includes Spain) have again been extended a month. The rules are from last July’s order and are bullet pointed below. They have now been extended from 30 April to 31 May, and mean that entry to Spain – with a negative test and a passenger location form – is permitted only under one of the following conditions:
- returning home with evidence of registration or living here
- with a visa
- health professionals
- transporters
- diplomatic/military/humanitarian corps
- students for purposes of study
- essential/highly skilled workers
- imperative family reasons
- situation of force majeure or humanitarian necessity
Hurricane
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Is this for the whole of Schengen or did you add the Spain bit in your summary.
DAW
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In press briefings on Friday, Macron confirmed that France intends to open its borders to foreign tourists with effect from 9 June. Apparently you will still need evidence of vaccination (both doses of a vaccine approved by the EU, with the second dose 14 days or more before travel) or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure. Until then, entry and transit through France is supposed to be restricted to EU citizens travelling for a limited number of qualifying purposes (basically essential business reasons, family/medical emergency, or in transit to another EU country where you can prove residency).
They are being pragmatic about enforcement ... random checks in key locations rather than strict controls at the borders ... but if you're unlucky enough to be stopped and can't provide the correct documentation and a good explanation for travel there is a hefty fine.
Asm
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From ‘updated April the 30th’ it was a simple cut and paste
From ‘updated 30 April’ it was a simple cut and paste, I didn’t add anything,
Here’s another one :-
The Hotel Business Federation of Mallorca, or FEHM has criticised the Central Government's decision to extend travel restrictions from the UK to Spain until May 31.
The British Government will lift its ban on International travel to Spain on May 17. A hotelier who held a meeting with Ambassador Hugh Elliott at the FEHM headquarters yesterday, said the Government "must correct the extension."