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Canadian Travellers
Australian Travellers
New Zealand Travellers
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Brexit Advice for U.K. clients

UK Passport Information

Foreign Office Advice For Your Country

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Policies are easily and widely available. We strongly advise you to take out a suitable policy before you travel. Please ensure that you carry the documents with you on holiday.

It’s your responsibility to check that the Policy is appropriate for the type of holiday you are taking. It should cover elements such as cancellation, curtailment, injury, illness, repatriation costs or loss, theft and damage to your property during your holiday with us.

Walk The Camino is not responsible for any losses or expenses that you incur as a consequence of your failure to take out travel insurance.

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USA Passport and Visa Information

Foreign Office Advice For Your Country

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Policies are easily and widely available. We strongly advise you to take out a suitable policy before you travel. Please ensure that you carry the documents with you on holiday.

Please check with your credit card provider as any purchase insurance may not cover you for insurable difficulties while on holiday.

It’s your responsibility to check that the Policy is appropriate for the type of holiday you are taking. It should cover elements such as cancellation, curtailment, injury, illness, repatriation costs or loss, theft and damage to your property during your holiday with us.

Walk The Camino is not responsible for any losses or expenses that you incur as a consequence of your failure to take out travel insurance.

Canadian Passport and Visa Information

Foreign Office Advice For Your Country

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Policies are easily and widely available. We strongly advise you to take out a suitable policy before you travel. Please ensure that you carry the documents with you on holiday. It’s your responsibility to check that the Policy is appropriate for the type of holiday you are taking. It should cover elements such as cancellation, curtailment, injury, illness, repatriation costs or loos, theft and damage to your property during your holiday with us. Walk The Camino is not responsible for any losses or expenses that you incur as a consequence of your failure to take out travel insurance.

Australian Passport and Visa Information

Foreign Office Advice For Your Country

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Policies are easily and widely available. We strongly advise you to take out a suitable policy before you travel. Please ensure that you carry the documents with you on holiday.

It’s your responsibility to check that the Policy is appropriate for the type of holiday you are taking. It should cover elements such as cancellation, curtailment, injury, illness, repatriation costs or loss, theft and damage to your property during your holiday with us.

Walk The Camino is not responsible for any losses or expenses that you incur as a consequence of your failure to take out travel insurance.

New Zealand Passport and Visa Information

Foreign Office Advice For Your Country

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Policies are easily and widely available. We strongly advise you to take out a suitable policy before you travel. Please ensure that you carry the documents with you on holiday.

It’s your responsibility to check that the Policy is appropriate for the type of holiday you are taking. It should cover elements such as cancellation, curtailment, injury, illness, repatriation costs or loss, theft and damage to your property during your holiday with us.

Walk The Camino is not responsible for any losses or expenses that you incur as a consequence of your failure to take out travel insurance.

South African Passport and Visa Information

Foreign Office Advice For Your Country

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance Policies are easily and widely available. We strongly advise you to take out a suitable policy before you travel. Please ensure that you carry the documents with you on holiday.

It’s your responsibility to check that the Policy is appropriate for the type of holiday you are taking. It should cover elements such as cancellation, curtailment, injury, illness, repatriation costs or loss, theft and damage to your property during your holiday with us.

Walk The Camino is not responsible for any losses or expenses that you incur as a consequence of your failure to take out travel insurance.

Five steps for our UK resident clients to take when travelling to Europe from 1 January 2021

1.    Check to see if your passport will still be valid 

If you have a British passport, you will need to have at least six months left on your passport and your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years. You can use the Government’s passport checker to see if you need to renew your passport. 

2.    Take out travel insurance with adequate healthcare cover

We always advise travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.  ABTA has advice on finding the right travel insurance.

If you have a European Health Insurance Card it will be valid up to its expiry date. If you apply for a card now, you’ll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC.

The GHIC is free via the official website. Any websites which include a charging fee to process the GHIC are in no way affiliated with the official NHSBSA GHIC service. Please visit the official website here: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/

3.    Make sure you have all the documents you need to drive in Europe

Green cards for insurance – if you are driving your own car in Europe, you will need to obtain and carry a physical Green Card for your UK car insurance to be valid in the EU. These cards will be available from your car insurance provider. You may be charged a small fee to cover administration costs. The ABI advises you apply for a Green Card at least a month before you are due to travel. You may also need a Green Card for your trailer or caravan, so check with your insurer.

GB car stickers – you will need a GB sticker for your own car when driving in the EU after the transition period ends. 

Driving permits – if you have a paper licence or your driving licence was issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man you may need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive in some EU countries and Norway from 1 January 2021. These are available from the Post Office.

4.    Get the necessary vaccines and certificate to take your pet abroad

Your pet passport will no longer be valid, instead, you will need an Animal Health Certificate and your pet will need to be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. If you wish to take your pet abroad you should speak to your vet in advance to make sure you have these in place before you are due to travel. Full details can be found at gov.uk.

5.    Check your mobile phone company’s policy on data roaming

Rules around mobile data roaming are changing, which means you may face charges when using your phone abroad, including for making calls, sending messages or using the internet. Check with your mobile phone provider about their data roaming policy. 

Other things to be aware of when travelling to Europe

  • If you are going on holiday you won’t need a visa for short trips to Europe.
  • At border control you may need to show a return ticket and that you have enough money for your stay.
  • When going through passport control you may not be able to use the EU or EEA lanes.
  • You won’t be able to take any meat, milk or any products containing these items into the EU. There are exceptions for powdered baby milk, baby food, or pet food required for medical reasons