The 'Don't forget...' thread

[delta0]

cn7k7 said:

I think you do if you are travelling unvaccinated with a PCR test, if you are vaxed I think we just have to fill in a declaration de sanitaire...or how ever you spell it

Good to know thanks. The declaration is covered when you provide details for the eurotunnel crossing? Otherwise we can just show the NHS app when we cross?

[Red9zero]

Spare glasses if driving too.

[//j17]

Truckosaurus said:

Whilst we are talking expiry dates...

Since the B-word the EU are now enforcing a ten year expiry date on UK passports, which is often different to the printed expiry date (it is on mine).

I believe this is actually a 9yrs 9 months limit as your passport has to be valid for your whole potential 90 day stay.

The EU's basic passport entry rules for visitors from non-Schengen countries are that:
1) It is valid for at least three months after the date you intend to leave the EU country you are visiting.
2) Was issued within the previous 10 years.

For the former that's generally going to mean expiry no sooner than mid-Sept. 2022, though if you were planning on making Le Mans the start of a 90 day stay it would need to be min-Dec. 2022

For the latter that's issues no earlier than some date in early June 2012 (depending on travel date).

The gotcha is that you can renew your passport early and if you do any remaining time on your old passport is added to the expiry date of the new one. As a result rather than the expiry date being 10 years after the start date it can be upto 10 years and 9 months after the start date.

So for 1) you need to check "Expiry date less than return date + 3 months" and for 2) it's "Issue date + 10 years" you need to be checking.

[ch37]

Truckosaurus said:

Proof of vaccination (or whatever extra paperwork non-vaccinated people need) - I was in France last week and just uploaded my NHS QR code into the French app and that was plenty enough.

This is the first time I've read this, is the NHS App itself with proof of your vaccination not enough? Everything I've read so far suggests it is.

Also, to add the 'not quite essentials' list...

Pocket Radio
Revolut Card or similar for fee free transactions in Euros

[Tyre Smoke]

Yeah the NHS app is fine throughout Europe.

[RobbyJ]

I've setup the French Anti COVID app again this year. It's super easy and used it to get into the track/restaurants/France last year with no issues at all. Already set it up again just in case, took less than a minute.

[Ben Jk]

Green cards aren’t a thing anymore are they?

Also… what is the name of the French COVID App?

[Oldwolf]

Ben Jk said:

Also… what is the name of the French COVID App?

Tous Anti Covid

[Ben Jk]

Oldwolf said:

Ben Jk said:

Also… what is the name of the French COVID App?

Tous Anti Covid

Thanks

[delta0]

Tyre Smoke said:

Yeah the NHS app is fine throughout Europe.

I’ve used it a lot in various countries in Europe but wondered if it would work in France as they usually don’t conform with practices elsewhere.

[sahajesh]

Ben Jk said:

Green cards aren’t a thing anymore are they?

Also… what is the name of the French COVID App?

My insurer (LV) has said that Green Cards are not needed for cars.

[Ben Jk]

sahajesh said:

Ben Jk said:

Green cards aren’t a thing anymore are they?

Also… what is the name of the French COVID App?

My insurer (LV) has said that Green Cards are not needed for cars.

Yep. Looks like there was a rule change in August 21.

[Byker28i]

Ben Jk said:

Oldwolf said:

Ben Jk said:

Also… what is the name of the French COVID App?

Tous Anti Covid

Thanks

Was this withdrawn in March?
https://uk.ambafrance.org/Vaccine-pass-in-France

Ah travel pass still required at borders
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france...

[FredericRobinson]

Byker28i said:

Was this withdrawn in March?
https://uk.ambafrance.org/Vaccine-pass-in-France

Ah travel pass still required at borders
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france...

I’m guessing the travel pass is the document Eurotunnel are asking me to fill in, but not until 3 days before travelling

[size13]

As far as I can find, if you're fully vaccinated and show that with the NHS App, you don't need to fill in anything else.
No French app required and the PLF is only required if arriving by air.

I assume Eurotunnel get the docs together and issue a travel certificate.
We're going Irish Ferries and have no idea what they want!

Edited by size13 on Thursday 26th May 16:42

[ch37]

size13 said:

As far as I can find, if you're fully vaccinated and show that with the NHS App, you don't need to fill in anything else.
No French app required and the PLF is only required if arriving by air.

After extensive research that was my conclusion too. NHS App showing full vaccination within the past 9 months is all that is required. You do not need the French App and you do not need to fill out any other forms, EU-PLF is for air travel only.

[Ben Jk]

ch37 said:

size13 said:

As far as I can find, if you're fully vaccinated and show that with the NHS App, you don't need to fill in anything else.
No French app required and the PLF is only required if arriving by air.

After extensive research that was my conclusion too. NHS App showing full vaccination within the past 9 months is all that is required. You do not need the French App and you do not need to fill out any other forms, EU-PLF is for air travel only.

Yep. This is my understanding too. Although I have printed out my vaccines certs too just in case any App issues.