Covid: France suspends transit ban for UK nationals during Christmas period

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EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.

Earlier this month, French ministers tightened travel rules for the UK, citing concerns about the spread of the Omicron variant.to France, with some exemptions in place.

The British government said it was "urgently" seeking clarification about any new restrictions that would affect UK nationals. "Faced with this situation, instructions of tolerance have been sent to police officers at the borders with the United Kingdom, in order to allow these nationals to transit through France to reach their residence in a country of the European Union".

 

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