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Essential Travel

Hew
Hew Posts: 66 Forumite
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edited 19 May 2025 at 3:45PM in Coronavirus Board
I'm selling a property in the Netherlands, before the final paperwork is signed I will need to travel to the property to clear the contents which could be done in a weekend. We are planning to travel with a van and trailer via Stena Ferry from Harwich to minimise driving and borders. Is this classed as essential travel and do we need some sort of proof? 

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  • Hew
    Hew Posts: 66 Forumite
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    I would like to add, I'm not expecting to need to travel for approximately eight weeks. 
  • Life__Goes__On
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    ATM yes, you will be traveling to a ferry port and have a good reason for doing so.
    But the rules will  have changed in the next 8 weeks  so if unsure ask again nearer the time.

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  • Hew
    Hew Posts: 66 Forumite
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    Will do, thank you. 
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