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Eurotunnel warns Brits cannot transit France to homes in the EU

France
Pippa Jacks
30 December 2021

Eurotunnel has warned Brits with homes in EU-member countries that they can no longer drive through France to reach them, unless they hold French residency.

Eurotunnel's new restrictions follow an announcement by the French government

The rail company, which operates shuttles between Folkestone in England and Coquelles near Calais, said it has responded to an announcement by the French government in light of rising Covid-19 cases. 

In an update on its website, Eurotunnel said: "Following a French Government decision, on 28/12/2021, 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.