A Eurotunnel operator has sparked confusion after claiming the French government is banning British citizens resident in the EU travelling through France to a third country: but no such update has appeared on French government sites
The train operator, which runs vehicle carrying trains between Dover and Calais, gave the information on their website, describing it as an "urgent update for British residents in [the] EU."
The company said the decision was made by the French government yesterday - though no announcement appears to have been made by officials in Paris. The website states: "Unless they hold French residency, British citizens are now considered 3rd country citizens and can no longer transit France by road to reach their country of residence in the EU."
Non-essential travel to France from the UK is already banned due to concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus.Limited exemptions have applied, with the French Interior Ministry stating travellers from or to the UK must have a "compelling reason" and present a negative coronavirus test on departure.Eurotunnel Le Shuttle advises passengers to refer to the French Interior Ministry and French Embassy pages for advice, but no mention of any new restrictions appear on either page.
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