Travelling Through Kent? Get Your Negative COVID Test Ready!
If you’re passing through the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel, a negative COVID test is a must before you arrive in Kent.
Test Early – Stay Clear of Delays
Get tested before or at the start of your journey. A negative COVID test is valid for entry to France for 72 hours, so you’ve got plenty of time.
There are 39 free testing sites around the UK. Most are quick – 75% offer tests within an hour. But watch out! Sites near Kent are crowded and could hold you up.
Don’t wait until Kent! Test before or early in your trip to avoid last-minute queues.
Avoid These Busy Testing Hotspots
- Beaconsfield
- Cherwell Valley
- Clacket Lane Eastbound
- Orwell Crossing Truck Stop
- Peterborough
- Rownhams
- Rugby
- Stobart Truck Stop
- Thurrock Services
- Watford Gap Southbound
If these spots are packed, try a private testing centre or check if your company offers testing.
Don’t Forget Your Kent Access Permit (KAP)
All drivers heading to the EU via Kent must have a valid Kent Access Permit. Each permit lasts 24 hours and is essential for crossing.
Plan ahead: Test early, avoid busy sites, and get your KAP to breeze through Kent traffic.
