Visa Issues when crossing the English Channel by Jet Ski
Inspired by this video: Jet Skiing Across the English Channel, a Canadian wants to rent a jet ski in Dover and use it to cross the channel.
Travelling by jet ski opens visa issues when international borders are crossed...
Question: assuming she wants to alight and rest when she arrives in France, say Calais, where and how would she present herself for inspection by a French border official? Would she just walk up to an official and introduce himself as a foreigner needing permission to enter? Or perhaps go to a local gendarmerie and explain her presence in France?
Secondary question: upon returning to the UK, say Dover or Folkestone, would she need to get 'stamped in' by the duty Immigration Officer? Where and how would she present herself for her landing interview?
Extra: In the return leg, what if she diverted to a place where there were no immigration officials on duty, say Normans Bay? Is it OK?
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How rough is the English Channel?
You also have to remember that the English Channel can become very rough in a blink of an eye, especially in the wrong conditions and so you have to choose a fairly short route. In favorable conditions, you can start from Needles or Poole and sail to Cherbourg.Can you jet ski from England to France?
Simon Caird and Peter Crosdil (both UK) crossed the English Channel between Dover, UK, and Cap Gris-Nez, France, on aquabikes (jetskis) in 38 minutes 23 seconds, on 1 July 2011. Both started and finished at the same time. The return journey lasted 48 minutes 35 seconds due to rougher sea.Can you cross the English Channel by train?
The famous high-speed train service Eurostar is one of the most exciting and comfortable ways to cross the English Channel. Passengers departing from London can travel to Paris, Amsterdam, and Belgium; travel times can be even quicker than flying.How busy is the English Channel?
The Channel has traffic on both the UK\u2013Europe and North Sea\u2013Atlantic routes, and is the world's busiest seaway, with over 500 ships per day.Jetski to France from England across The English Channel
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