COVID RULES
Jul 13th 2021, 8:39 pm
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Yes, that's correct. We printed NHS double-jabbed certificates, PT passenger locator forms and negative antigen test results. These were presented at Bristol and Faro where they were inspected and returned to us with only cursory inspection at both airports. Bristol complimented us for having them printed out.
Seems the best ,easiest and cheapest way to.go at the moment.
Just need to get all the ducks in a row.
Jul 14th 2021, 6:50 am
#63
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Re: COVID RULES
We used the Cerulean Healthcare website quoted above. Bought two antigen tests each. All done at home, outward one while in UK and return one with us here to do in ES next week. No need to leave home for either test @ £29 each.
Booking our day 2 PCR tests with Randox via the EasyJet website link @ £43 each. Will be on doormat when we arrive home in UK on 20th July. DPD collect samples, so no need to leave home to complete the test.
Total cost per person £101 for all tests required for our return trip to ES via PT. Have researched well and reckon this is the best solution.
Booking our day 2 PCR tests with Randox via the EasyJet website link @ £43 each. Will be on doormat when we arrive home in UK on 20th July. DPD collect samples, so no need to leave home to complete the test.
Total cost per person £101 for all tests required for our return trip to ES via PT. Have researched well and reckon this is the best solution.
with EJet. Much appreciate the info 🙂👍
Jul 14th 2021, 7:19 am
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Re: COVID RULES
also France may not allow either ( no surprise there)
Spain and Germany are among 10 countries that were mentioned have no problems with it.
unfortunately Portugal were not mentioned either way.
Batch numbers are 412Z001, 412Z002, 412Z003
Hopefully someone can check their vaccine record who had flown to Portugal and put your mind a rest.
Jul 14th 2021, 7:28 am
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According to the VisitPortugal website -
"2) Arriving to Portugal by Road
No restrictions of entrance, except for citizens coming from Brazil, India, Nepal, and South Africa in the last 14 days, only for essential travel:
It also states changes may be made on the 11th July (today).
Mary.
"2) Arriving to Portugal by Road
No restrictions of entrance, except for citizens coming from Brazil, India, Nepal, and South Africa in the last 14 days, only for essential travel:
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- Must comply 14-day quarantine period at home or at a place indicated by the health authorities;
- Must register before entering the country at https://travel.sef.pt
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- Comply with 14 days of prophylactic isolation on arrival in Portugal, or
Have complete vaccination for 14 days. - Children and young people that are yet to complete 18 years old at the time of their departure flight are exempt from quarantine as long as they travel accompanied by their parents, parent or responsible adult that are fully vaccinated/immunised as per EU directives
* Children under 12 years old are exempt of testing requirements
* Young people from 12 to 18 years old must comply with testing requirements - Passengers required to undergo prophylactic isolation must register at https://travel.sef.pt
- Comply with 14 days of prophylactic isolation on arrival in Portugal, or
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It also states changes may be made on the 11th July (today).
Mary.
Jul 14th 2021, 7:37 am
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Jul 14th 2021, 7:41 am
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We are in Portugal all the time, no issues. Of course, can't say the rules won't change going forward.
Jul 14th 2021, 10:19 am
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Same here we go over the bridge 4 or 5 times a week lunch over there from Castro to Olhaoa 2 or three times a week. Only once been stopped and that was months ago when total lockdown was on. Only way to be allowed through was either a boarding card for a flight that day or a certified hospital appointment. By and large freedom of movement is so important to both sides with frontier workers and tourism being so important to the Atlantic coast economy!
Jul 14th 2021, 6:10 pm
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Re: COVID RULES
Yes, that's correct. We printed NHS double-jabbed certificates, PT passenger locator forms and negative antigen test results. These were presented at Bristol and Faro where they were inspected and returned to us with only cursory inspection at both airports. Bristol complimented us for having them printed out.
They want to get their timings right .
The antigen test results you get emailed back .Is the expiry time on them 48 hours from when you sent the pics of tests by email or 48 hours from when they send the test result back by email?
Jul 15th 2021, 6:03 am
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Good news Belgium has lessened the arrival rules from the UK .. this is (hopefully) the first step and other EU countries will follow, and change their entry rules 
People who have a vaccination or a recovery certificate are required to: get tested on day 1 or 2 after their arrival in Belgium. They can leave quarantine if their test result is negative.
Next week or so I expect a follow up announcement from Grant Schapps regarding the changing of UK entry rules for the double jabbed (reported here last week) i.e not restricted to NHS jabs only - as is currently the case.
Jon
https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/b...or-travellers/
On the flip side.... Just heard that the Ballearic Islands have flipped from Green to Amber on the UK entry list... After TWO weeks! Changes happening fast!
People who have a vaccination or a recovery certificate are required to: get tested on day 1 or 2 after their arrival in Belgium. They can leave quarantine if their test result is negative.
Next week or so I expect a follow up announcement from Grant Schapps regarding the changing of UK entry rules for the double jabbed (reported here last week) i.e not restricted to NHS jabs only - as is currently the case.
Jon
https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/b...or-travellers/
On the flip side.... Just heard that the Ballearic Islands have flipped from Green to Amber on the UK entry list... After TWO weeks! Changes happening fast!
Last edited by Jon-Bxl; Jul 15th 2021 at 7:17 am.
Jul 15th 2021, 7:46 am
#72
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Just a quick question that someone has asked me ,and got me thinking as well.
They want to get their timings right .
The antigen test results you get emailed back .Is the expiry time on them 48 hours from when you sent the pics of tests by email or 48 hours from when they send the test result back by email?
They want to get their timings right .
The antigen test results you get emailed back .Is the expiry time on them 48 hours from when you sent the pics of tests by email or 48 hours from when they send the test result back by email?
Also folks, on another point, don't forget to apply for your Global Health Insurance Card GHIC on the gov.uk site. As per the previously issued E111 cards there is no cost.
Jul 15th 2021, 1:19 pm
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I was expecting BoJo would not require any testing for those with 2 X NHS jabs post "Freedom Day". Silly me 
I have booked to travel and overnight in France & Holland to catch ferry from Ijmuiden to Newcastle.
It seems I shall require a PCR or rapid test(?) not more than 24 hours before boarding and 2 X PCR test in UK. Can anyone confirm what if any testing / isolation requirements are for overnightstop in France / Holland?
I have booked to travel and overnight in France & Holland to catch ferry from Ijmuiden to Newcastle.
It seems I shall require a PCR or rapid test(?) not more than 24 hours before boarding and 2 X PCR test in UK. Can anyone confirm what if any testing / isolation requirements are for overnightstop in France / Holland?
Last edited by missile; Jul 15th 2021 at 1:23 pm.
Jul 15th 2021, 6:14 pm
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Just a quick question that someone has asked me ,and got me thinking as well.
They want to get their timings right .
The antigen test results you get emailed back .Is the expiry time on them 48 hours from when you sent the pics of tests by email or 48 hours from when they send the test result back by email?
They want to get their timings right .
The antigen test results you get emailed back .Is the expiry time on them 48 hours from when you sent the pics of tests by email or 48 hours from when they send the test result back by email?
Jul 15th 2021, 6:31 pm
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48 hours from when you actually do the test. You have to declare time of test when uploading your result photo and should upload photo as soon as test is done. Not sure what happens if flight is delayed. We did ours 45 hours before scheduled departure just in case of delay. There's a lot of potential banana skins with this lark.
I literally have just seen a certificate from someone who ha s returned from Majorca
There's shows time test sent and time test sent back
And it was sent within. 3 hours !!
They said that about 20 people were refused boarding because they didn't have all the necessary paperwork
And someone told them at their hotel that someone was refused because their test time was 10 minutes past date !
So need to check,double check and throw in another check as well .