Travel
Travellers to UK from France and Monaco will need ETA from 2026
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, launched in phases since 2023, will become mandatory for visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries including EU member states such as France, as well as Monaco.
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France will make Brits self-isolate
France will reciprocate the UK’s two-week quarantine when it starts on 8th June, however it will be on a voluntary basis.
EasyJet to restart UK-Nice flights in June
EasyJet is to resume flights between the UK and Nice from 15th June with increased safety measures on board including mandatory wearing of face masks.
Monegasque boats sanctioned for French waters
Yachts flying the Monegasque flag have been given official authorisation by maritime decree to travel or stopover in French territorial waters.
France aims to open borders on 15th June
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says the country will start a “generalised easing” of its borders from 15th June.
Italy restarts economy but keeps guard up
Customers in Italy are sipping their espressos at the bar and eating their pizzas in public, as the country’s restaurants and cafés finally throw open their doors after 10 weeks in lockdown.
UK backtracks on French quarantine exemption
In another blundering move, Downing Street has issued an abrupt about-face after stating there would be no 14-day quarantine required for French nationals upon entering the UK this summer.
