mariesnowgoose
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Travel to the EU after January 1st
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John, there has been a 48 hour total lockdown of all transport in and out of the UK via the Chunnel and by sea, ergo if anyone, French or otherwise, wants to travel to France at the moment it is impossible, unless they have wings.
No one is saying that the French won't be allowing their citizens back home if they are currently in the UK, it just happens to be physically impossible right at this moment.
Which is what I intimated in my earlier post about Ruth; she was very lucky to have crossed the channel a day or so earlier, ahead of all the current chaos and lockdown, on her way to their homestead in Portugal.
Simply a matter of timing and good luck!
I am sure we have all been delayed in our travels by a day or so. What I was questioning was the implication that people would not be able to get back to their homes. That was just scaremongering.
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The French banned all cross channel travel to all nationalities, no if's, no buts, nobody was allowed across for 2 days, even French citizens, they will now allow EU nationals and those with French residency across, but first they have to take a CV-19 test if they haven't had one in last 72 hours.
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That is hardly the same as saying that they wouldn't allow their own citizens to go home!
mariesnowgoose
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This is not really an argument about whether or not citizens can return to their place of residency from overseas.
What most of us are trying to say here is that it's potentially going to be difficult in the short term for people (of whatever nationality!) to return home quickly and easily via the 'normal' routes due to the current (and constantly changing) situation.
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I understand what most people are saying but more than one poster has tried to sensationalise the question. You mentioned the "little green monster in an earlier post" and I think you may be right.
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The situation is so strange for everyone that, even after 9 months or more of things being anything but normal, it's still taking time for the implications of exactly what is unfolding here to sink in with everyone.
And of course the 'little green monster' is poking it's head up! Even more so than before due to all the restrictions on our lives right now.
My little green monster has been breathing (non-serious) fire at the likes of @Pauljenny @REC @kenspain etc. for ages, basking in their lovely sunshine, and that was long before C-19 arrived !!!
And of course the 'little green monster' is poking it's head up! Even more so than before due to all the restrictions on our lives right now.
My little green monster has been breathing (non-serious) fire at the likes of @Pauljenny @REC @kenspain etc. for ages, basking in their lovely sunshine, and that was long before C-19 arrived !!!
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Basking.. ?The situation is so strange for everyone that, even after 9 months or more of things being anything but normal, it's still taking time for the implications of exactly what is unfolding here to sink in with everyone.
And of course the 'little green monster' is poking it's head up! Even more so than before due to all the restrictions on our lives right now.
My little green monster has been breathing (non-serious) fire at the likes of @Pauljenny @REC @kenspain etc. for ages, basking in their lovely sunshine, and that was long before C-19 arrived !!!
Gerraway ..!
You can't see across the valley, this morning .
But we're very lucky to have this place available, when we suddenly had to give up out wandering life
Mustn't grumble.. At all.!
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Well I was going to boast about how the sun was shining here this morning, but now the clouds have rolled over. Still it was nice to see the light twinkling through the drops of water on the plants.
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EHIC to be replaced by something else - but it looks to me as though we will continut to have reciprocal health services.
and also in a BBC New release.
and also in a BBC New release.
Brexit: Will the EHIC still be valid and what is the new GHIC card?
A new Global Health Insurance Card is replacing European Health Insurance Card from this year.
www.bbc.co.uk
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From BBC
The rules for Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania are different. You could make a 90-day trip to any of them and still not use up your 90-day allowance for other EU countries. (And of course Turkey and Morocco as they are non EU)
Croatia probably the most useful as a 90 day tour would be extended by whatever time you spend in Croatia
Romania / Bulgaria to boot !
Not sure about say Albania and Kosovo ?
The rules for Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania are different. You could make a 90-day trip to any of them and still not use up your 90-day allowance for other EU countries. (And of course Turkey and Morocco as they are non EU)
Croatia probably the most useful as a 90 day tour would be extended by whatever time you spend in Croatia
Romania / Bulgaria to boot !
Not sure about say Albania and Kosovo ?
Travel after Brexit: How will it affect my holidays to the EU?
A simple guide to how leaving the EU will affect travel to Europe.
www.bbc.com
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Albania is definitely not in the schengen area, it is not I think in the Eu. Either way it will not count towards your 90 days. It is the warmest place to winter in the Balkans, though no way as warm as Southern Spain. It would be possible to concoct a long Spring in Uk, summer in the Alps, Autumn in Albania, where the light would be good , but it would become chilly at times, short Winter in Spain, back to UK circuit.
I have never been to Albania, or the Balkans other than cycling in Croatia.
I have never been to Albania, or the Balkans other than cycling in Croatia.
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Agreed In no way perfect although I would have left well over a month ago, in my theoretical tour and would be in Spain for my just less than 90 days. Do you have a better alternative without residency or visa?
I suppose I know the alternative. Morocco, but my wife, with 3 visits experience does not want to go there. From the hassle of women point of view the devil you dont know is just -unknown-.
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What I'm not sure of with the 90 day limit and driving is does our 90 start when we enter France and end when we exit France If so How could say staying for a few extra days in say Morocco during our trip work if our visit is timed at france \ uk border ?
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No, I can't see an alternative but I did think it was an interesting idea so gad a quick look. For us with no viable alternative we have gone for Spanish residency.