Confused with quaranteen rule

Rosiemazpaz

So we are currently in France and have been here for 2 weeks by the time we leave, however, we are then due to spend on week in Germany. We will travel back via France/Belgium in one day without stops (except relieving the dog in areas not populated) using the Channel Tunnel. Reading the guidance.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-when-you-travel-to-the-uk/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-when-you-travel-to-the-uk  I understand it to state that we would only need to self isolate for 7 days because in the last 14 days before returning we are in an exempt country. But then says "If you transit through a country that is not exempt you will need to self isolate for 14 days..." But In the travel corridors section    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors    it says "you do not need to self isolate If you travel through a non exempt Country and no new people get in and out the vehicle and you do not mix with new people..." Is it me or does this contradict what the other webpage said? Am I still right in thinking we only need to self isolate for 7 not 14 days?

epm-84

I think the big question mark is on leaving France.  If someone at customs in France decides they want you to get out and show them what's in the boot of you car then you no longer meet the exemptions!  There would also be a risk that if your car develops a fault and you have to call for assistance or if you get stopped by police that you would no longer be exempt.  You could also encounter another person while letting your dog out even if you think it's in the middle of nowhere!  I think it also presumes you don't go in to any public toilets between leaving Germany and getting back to Britain.

Also keep an eye on the requirements for entering Germany, if they revise their quarantine restrictions then you may need to spend 14 days in quarantine before you can leave Germany!

onwards&upwards

Just do 14 days, safer for everybody. 

silvercar

Strictly speaking I think you only need to do 7 days, provided that you do not stop anywhere where there is people on your way back.

Dr_Crypto

It’s 14 days starting from when you leave France, providing you don’t do anything on your return leg. So 7 days once you get home.
There is no enforcement at all but those are the rules. 

silvercar

Dr_Crypto said:

It’s 14 days starting from when you leave France, providing you don’t do anything on your return leg. So 7 days once you get home.
There is no enforcement at all but those are the rules. 

I know of people that have had phone calls, checking that they are home. One call was to a mobile and they were asked to switch the TV on and confirm what was showing on a random station.

hb2

Things are changing so quickly, I think anyone travelling outside of the UK would be wise to have contingency plans in place in case they do need to quarantine for 14 days after they return.

r.jenkins36

I would be grateful for any advice please ref Middle East Travel.
Have a package deal booked to Dubai/Abu Dhabi in September.  Travel company says flights etc are running so no chance of a refund BUT there is a 14 day mandatory quarantine period for travellers arriving in Abu Dhabi.....and it is only a 10 day trip.
What are my rights please?

silvercar

r.jenkins36 said:

I would be grateful for any advice please ref Middle East Travel.
Have a package deal booked to Dubai/Abu Dhabi in September.  Travel company says flights etc are running so no chance of a refund BUT there is a 14 day mandatory quarantine period for travellers arriving in Abu Dhabi.....and it is only a 10 day trip.
What are my rights please?

I thought having a corona test before departure negated the requirement to quarantine?
Certainly some middle east airlines require passengers to test before boarding and are offering rescheduling for those that can't sort it. I would check the airlines own website.

epm-84

silvercar said:

r.jenkins36 said:

I would be grateful for any advice please ref Middle East Travel.
Have a package deal booked to Dubai/Abu Dhabi in September.  Travel company says flights etc are running so no chance of a refund BUT there is a 14 day mandatory quarantine period for travellers arriving in Abu Dhabi.....and it is only a 10 day trip.
What are my rights please?

I thought having a corona test before departure negated the requirement to quarantine?
Certainly some middle east airlines require passengers to test before boarding and are offering rescheduling for those that can't sort it. I would check the airlines own website.

The Foreign Office information is different for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.  Dubai will welcome tourists who have a negative test and unless you are asked to undertake a second test on arrival there's no quarantine.  Abu Dhabi airport is not open to tourists but you may be allowed to enter by road, in which case you have to undertake a 14 day quarantine on arrival.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/entry-requirements

I would suggest the solution is to ask change the itinerary to not go to Abu Dhabi and to remain in Dubai or to ask to postpone the trip.

bradders1983

silvercar said:

Dr_Crypto said:

It’s 14 days starting from when you leave France, providing you don’t do anything on your return leg. So 7 days once you get home.
There is no enforcement at all but those are the rules. 

I know of people that have had phone calls, checking that they are home. One call was to a mobile and they were asked to switch the TV on and confirm what was showing on a random station.

How ridiculous.  Not everyone has a TV, believe it or not.