Who can travel to the UK and what are the rules for entering?
As restrictions start to lift for British citizens using a traffic light system, holidays are once again back on the cards. Since Monday 17 May residents of England, Wales and Scotland have been legally allowed to travel to countries on the green list and amber list. But what about those wanting to travel to the UK from other countries? Here’s how the rules currently stand.
Can I travel to the UK right now?
The answer is yes – for most people. Non-residents who enter from green or amber list countries are allowed into the UK, but they must follow the rules that apply to that country. As a reminder, the countries or territories on the green list are:
1. Portugal
2. Israel
3. Singapore
4. Australia
5. New Zealand
6. Brunei
7. Iceland
8. Gibraltar
9. Falkland Islands
10. Faroe Islands
11. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
12. St Helena, Tristan de Cunha, Ascension Island
Anyone entering the UK from a green list county must take a Covid test 72 hours before departure, complete a passenger locator form and take a second test on or before day two of arrival. However, they do not need to quarantine.
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