Post January 2021 European travel checks

[B J G]

May have been previously mentioned but..

From Jan 1st 2021 Passports must have a minimum of 6 months before expiry date at the departure date.

International Driving Licences are required, versions vary with Countries being visited, this was covered on here some time ago.

Main point of this was that when my Wife was checking our Documentation she found that my International Driving Licence had Expired. Further checking showed that my UK Licence had also expired.
Thought this was odd as I'd not seen any renewal notification.

Checking on DVLA site I found that currently the DVLA aren't renewing Licences but giving an automatic extension due To Covid-19 issues. No Documentation issued.

It is possible to do an online renewal if desired, which I have done and will then be able to get the International Licence in preparation for the glorious day when travel can be undertaken again.

Renew your driving licence

Apply online to renew your 10-year driving licence, full or provisional - cost, payment methods, documents and information you need

www.gov.uk

 

[Wogga]

Handy simple guide

P&O

And the Government’s pages

Travel or do business in Europe: Brexit guidance

Find out how new Brexit rules apply to things like travelling, working, studying and doing business with Europe in or with EU countries.

www.gov.uk

 

[GollyOlly]

I've started a European Driving checklist that may be useful to some but may not be all-inclusive and keep it with my vehicle notebook. If you have any other items, please let me know so I can make it more complete. Thanks.

 

[B J G]

You may not need to worry but France has now brought in requirement for winter tyres and, or, snow chains in many regions during winter period.
Was last year but that it will now be enforced with 375 Euro fine.