We advise you to get tested before or at the start of your journey – a negative COVID test remains valid for entry to France for 72 hours so you’ll have plenty of time.
39 Information and Advice sites across the country offer free testing – head to the closest one to you.
75% of these sites have very low waiting times and can therefore process a test within the hour.
Sites to avoid
Sites nearer to Kent are busy and you may experience delays. You should not wait to reach Kent to get tested.
Please avoid the following sites if possible as queueing is very likely:
Beaconsfield
Cherwell Valley
Clacket Lane eastbound
Orwell Crossing truck stop
Peterborough
Rownhams
Rugby Stobart truck stop
Thurrock Services
Watford Gap southbound.
Other options
You can also get an authorised negative COVID test from a private testing facility or your firm may have their own arrangements.
Any driver heading to the EU via Kent must also have a valid Kent Access Permit (KAP). Each permit is valid for 24 hours.
