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Please can someone tell the current guidance for teenagers travelling to Belgium

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Worryworker · 24/11/2021 16:12

So, we’re (me, DH and DD 15 and DS 13) due to go to Bruges next week. Eurotunnel to Calais then drive to Belgium.
I think we’re clear as to what us adults need to do for both arrival into France and for staying in Belgium but I’m really confused about the teenagers for the Belgium bit.

Looking on UK Gov website and other websites suggests as we’re on red list for Belgium (but amber for France!), the kids who are classed as unvaccinated have to quarantine on arrival and get a test???? Anyone shed any light on this?
They’ll need to do a non-NHS PCR or LFT no more than 24 hours prior to travel to France- does anyone know if Belgium will accept this as ok? Would they then have to do one 72 hours later as way to prove they’re still ok? (Although only there thur-sun).

What’s frustrating is that both kids had Covid back in august so if they could do what adults could and be provided with a recovery certificate we’d be ok! Really don’t know why they can’t do this for 12-15 year olds!!

The info out there is so conflicting and confusing, I’m getting overwhelmed so any clarity around this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Bramshott · 24/11/2021 16:47

I'm sorry but I don't think you can go to Belgium with teens right now. As I read it they would have to quarantine for at least 7 days and take tests on days 1 and 7. You've checked www.info-coronavirus.be/en/travels/ I assume?

Travelling with partially vaccinated teens is an absolute minefield at the moment.

Bramshott · 24/11/2021 16:48

Sorry - I should have said, you can of course go, but they have to quarantine which is fine if you're visiting family I guess but not so much fun if you're there on holiday.

Worryworker · 24/11/2021 17:40

Thank you so much for the reply @Bramshott. Yes I have read up on that website you’ve linked- says about quarantine Sad.
We’re going there on a mini holiday, staying in a hotel but as you say looks like it may not be possible with the teens. Just gutted, particularly as I said they’ve both had Covid so if they were adults could use a recovery certificate as their Covid pass- why oh why do they do not bring it in for kids??

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Bramshott · 24/11/2021 17:44
Sad Lots of similarly frustrated people on this thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/holidays/4401494-The-issue-of-teens-and-single-vaccinations-for-travel
Worryworker · 24/11/2021 17:55

God yes, it’s a rubbish situation and seems so unfair. I see you were wanting to go to Germany but face similar issues Angry

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