I have on been to France with camper van since brexit but planning to travel a bit more this year
Will we face checks now at all border crossings. Thanks
I used the tunnel twice now, last year and this year, and yes there were checks.
None going out to France, yes to coming back by UK Border control to check for stowaways as in people.
They asked to check my van at the back to make sure I was not carrying any people as they could not see the back of the van very well from the front windows, especially the bathroom.
They did ask if I was carrying LPG (no).
The reported issues with Products of Animal Origin (POAO) at the onset of Brexit does not appeal to apply anymore. However, IMHO, one should be prepared for POAO products carried onboard to be confiscated if they are found during a search.
Not sure the OP is carrying a dog/cat/ferret, if yes, then yes there were checks. For UK side, it is after check-in, whereas on the French side, it is before check-in.
Have fun!
DK
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Quote: Originally posted by daveyjp on 16/6/2024
Once into France and Schengen area there are no border checks between Schengen countries.
Concur, no cross border checks once inside the Schengen area.
When I drove from France to the Netherlands recently, I could not remember exactly where I entered and left Belgium, except for the change in road conditions and architecture!
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
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