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| Timcat Member Since: 20 Jul 2016 Location: Rugby at the moment Posts: 1025   
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Never had a problem, they did frown on the machete & axe but let us through..
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15th Jun 2021 9:39pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 868  
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I think you'll have more of a problem actually getting across to France rather than Customs worrying about what spares and tools you're carrying!
We've been here in France since B-Day (31st December), since then it's been impossible for us to visit the kids or for them to come over to us, even now the expensive UK testing (it's free here, even for second-residence owners) and quarantine aren't really worth the faff. Even though the French-registered Mog is stuck in Norfolk and we're driving round here with a UK Defender due a service and with its MOT about to expire! How do you plan to do it? Peter |
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15th Jun 2021 10:40pm |
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| Timcat Member Since: 20 Jul 2016 Location: Rugby at the moment Posts: 1025
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That’s a good point Peter’s making, a friend has only just managed to get back into France ( 2nd residence) which was particularly difficult due to vague paperwork. We’re not going to even attempt it until late July / early September.
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16th Jun 2021 6:17am |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060  
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Similar story here. As the incidence curve in Germany and France falls, it climb again in the UK. Foreign countries in both direction get moved from green to amber lists, and the testing and quarantine (despite full vaccination) makes in unviable to make a short trip home.
Very frustrating. 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MT´s, Recaro CS´s, anorak, wellingtons |
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16th Jun 2021 7:01am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642 
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When I travelled to Germany in January, I was actually shocked by the true reality of brexit completely searched all my luggage etc, same with every other passenger...
maybe things have calmed down now, I have a few items still in Germany I would normally have posted back but due to post fees getting crazy and dreaded vat, I will pickup myself probably in October |
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16th Jun 2021 8:02am |
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| BykerPete Member Since: 02 Feb 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 159 
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Did everything that was asked…I.e.
1. Downloaded NHS App to view and print proof of 2 vaccinations. 2. Had Antigen Test at Boots yesterday morning - result in 40 minutes - result negative. (£50) 3. Downloaded, printed and signed the Statement on my honour stuff about not having any symptoms. At Portsmouth Ferry Terminal check in, had to show Two Vaccinations proof and Negative Antigen result. Straight through. At UK Border Control waved straight through - nobody interested. At French Customs and Border in Caen, showed passport together with proof of two vaccinations and negative antigen test printouts. Straight through. So far so good. Now arrived at my house here in Brittany and all okay there apart from waist high grass to cut and lots of cobwebs inside. Keep expecting to see Miss Haversham somewhere but haven’t found her yet. If I can help anyone feel free to PM me and I’ll be happy to help. But….That’s only half the journey….at some point I’ll have to get back to UK, but I’m retired so in no great hurry to do so. Thanks for all the help. Pete. Drink Coffee, Talk to Strangers and Take Photos. |
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16th Jun 2021 10:23am |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 868
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Pete, thanks for keeping us up-to-date, with so much varying and conflicting "info" one hears it's good to hear from someone who's actually made the trip.
Let's hope we'll soon able to travel from the UK to the EU just with proof of double-vaccination, like we can throughout the Continent. Peter |
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16th Jun 2021 12:23pm |
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| jpboost Member Since: 13 Apr 2021 Location: Gatwick Posts: 377 
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That's really helpful thank you.
I've got family down in the south of France and looking forward to taking the trip down soon. Great to hear your real first hand experience of the situation. look forward to hearing about the return leg of your journey! |
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16th Jun 2021 12:44pm |
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| BykerPete Member Since: 02 Feb 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 159
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Possibility of returning to UK from France might get easier soon……
https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-new...quarantine Drink Coffee, Talk to Strangers and Take Photos. |
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17th Jun 2021 3:12pm |
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