PCR Test to get back to UK

[AndrewCrown]

Just thought I’d note our experience if you are travelling back to the UK from France
Very easy to find somewhere to get a test: https://www.sante.fr/cf/carte-depistage-covid.html

If you aren’t registered with Sante. You have to pay 15euros, which is very reasonable.

Took us two or three attempts to find availability. One tip is to make an appointment with your local Nurse’s Cabinet or go direct to the local laboratory. Explain it is for travel, and your estimated entry date.

The nasopharyngeal sampling procedure takes less than 20 seconds, it is uncomfortable but much more thorough than self sampling I think.

Results back in less than 24 hours, via secure online portal and downloadable pdf.

If I was do this again, I would book a week in advance.

[AndrewCrown]

Eurotunnel Experience: February 28th 2021

I am dating this as it is all in flux.

You will need:

• A negative Covid PCR
• Locator form,... as part of this form you must book two further COVID tests.
• Evidence of forward booking COVID tests e.g. mail from provider.

There is no getting round this...the first two are checked by Eurotunnel...and they are turning people away.

All three elements are then checked by Border officials and they cross reference them..

All this extra checking extends the queues...we waited an hour. However if you travel after the curfew..it’s very quiet.

Flexiplus lanes only work after the border....