Coronavirus Updates

LATEST UPDATE - Red, amber and green lists.
Last updated 17th May 2021.


International leisure travel from England will no longer be illegal from 17th May 2021, but strict border control measures will remain in place. Find out more about the new traffic light system coming in to effect on the 17th May for international travel.

 

Everyone entering England from overseas (including UK nationals and residents), must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days prior to direct departure to England and complete a Passenger Locator Form. Fill in your Passenger Locator Form up to 48 hours before arrival. You must declare all countries you have visited or transited through in the 10 days prior to your arrival on your Passenger Locator Form. Before departure, check the list of red, amber and green countries, as the list can change regularly.


If you are travelling from an Amber list country. You may have the option to reduce your isolation time upon your return to the UK, by taking part in the government's Test to Release scheme.

 

In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some countries require travellers to produce a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival, this includes France (must be a PCR test - not NHS), the Netherlands (must be a PCR test - not NHS, which needs to be printed and presented at check-in. The additional rapid test requirement is not currently required for travellers from the UK. This will only be required if you have travelled to the UK from countries classified as very high-risk), and Ireland (must be a PCR test - not NHS).


Please ensure that you check the government advice page for the country you're travelling to for the latest entry requirements, as these are changing all the time:


France

The Netherlands

Ireland


For more information about current travel restrictions, please take a look at our FAQs. 

 

Please note, in line with government advice, it is now a requirement that all passengers wear a facial covering when travelling on public transport, including ferries.

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