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Anyone heard anything? We are due to travel through France from Spain next week. We have heard a rumour that the borders are being closed though, weirdly, not the ferries or tunnel.
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France has over 2500 miles of border with 11 countries - how do you close all that?
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Still current at:13 March 2020Updated:13 March 2020Latest update:
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) against all but essential travel to the regions that the Spanish Ministry of Health have designated as areas of community transmission of coronavirus, as follows: Madrid and La Rioja, and the municipalities of La Bastida and Vitoria (both in the Basque Country) and Miranda de Ebro (in Castilla y León) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) against all but essential travel to the regions that the Spanish Ministry of Health have designated as areas of community transmission of coronavirus, as follows: Madrid and La Rioja, and the municipalities of La Bastida and Vitoria (both in the Basque Country) and Miranda de Ebro (in Castilla y León) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
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If you are concerned, get on your bike now and meander up through France
TJBi
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The key word is "rumour".
There were rumours that the Chancellor would increase fuel duty.
Always possible that restrictions will be introduced at some point, but do you really expect authoritative information prior to any official announcement?
Ardachaidh
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Go to the Government websites of UK, Spain and France for the latest news. Those are the only places you'll "hear" anything authoritative.
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French borders are still open, but the French authorities have now produced a new "International travel Certificate" for those entering and travelling through France. It is available at:
and for the English language version:
Note that EU and UK nationals should complete the second part of the form (and that after the end of the Brexit transition period there would be no appropriate statement for motorhomers returning through France to the UK). While this category of persons is not required to hold a valid transport ticket, the ability to show one might not go amiss.
and for the English language version:
Note that EU and UK nationals should complete the second part of the form (and that after the end of the Brexit transition period there would be no appropriate statement for motorhomers returning through France to the UK). While this category of persons is not required to hold a valid transport ticket, the ability to show one might not go amiss.