The blocking concerned Britons officially resident in a country of the European Union other than France and who to get there usually cross France by car.
France eases travel restrictions “for the end of year celebrations“For the British wishing to transit through France to regain their European residence, the Home Office told AFP, while new French restrictions linked to Covid-19 are causing confusion in the United Kingdom.
Many British nationals have surrendered “in good faith“In the UK for the holiday season and”find it difficult to reach their country of residence“, According to the ministry which decided to address”tolerance guidelines»To border police forces so that everyone can reach their home.
The blocking concerned the British officially resident in a country of the European Union other than France and who to get there usually cross France by car, as is the case during this period of return from the holidays. Those who reside in France are not affected, nor are passengers on Eurostar trains.
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The British Foreign Office had indicated on its website asking “urgent clarifications from the French government», And advised its nationals to check with carriers before traveling.
In fact, after several hours of floating on Wednesday, operators and in particular Eurotunnel, beset with questions on Twitter, had confirmed the ban.
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“Unless they hold a French residence, British citizens are now considered to be citizens of third countries and can no longer transit through France by road to reach their country of residence in the EU.Eurotunnel, the subsidiary of the Getlink group which manages the tunnel, tweeted Wednesday evening, referring to a decision of the French government of December 28.
Ditto for ferries: “Only those who have a residence in France will be allowed to enter FranceP&O Ferries wrote in a tweet.
The French Interior Ministry first replied to AFP that it was about the application of border instructions, updated on December 18 and which now impose a “compelling motive»To enter the territory.
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