UK Travel: When is the next Green List review and what can we expect?

With the increasing number of Covid cases in popular tourist hotspots, British holidaymakers continue to wait while waiting for the latest review of travel restrictions in the UK.

In the past few months, as countries moved between the various traffic light categories on the UK travel list, Sunseekers’ plan failed.

So when will the next review expire and what can we expect to announce?

The government reviews the traffic signal system every three weeks.

The results of the next review are expected to be announced on August 4 or 5.

Generally, the announcement is made on Thursday, but the most recent update comes one day in advance to Wednesday.

The Ministry of Transport has previously stated: “These regular review points will enable the government to balance helping the public understand Covid requirements when travelling to the UK, while allowing us to continuously assess the risks in different countries.”

According to various reports in the media, travel restrictions from France may be lifted next week.

As government officials seem to admit that the Beta variant threat has been contained, the country is likely to be removed from the amber plus list.

PC Agency CEO Paul Charles said that the data show that Italy, Germany, Poland and Canada should all be included in the green list.

However, there is concern that as the number of Covid variants increases, vacation hot spots such as Spain and Greece may be added to the “Amber Plus” list.

In recent weeks, both countries have been working hard to contain the virus, so the lockdown restrictions have been increased.

A leading tourism expert said that holidays to Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera could be at risk due to the number of positive cases in the area.

Simon Calder, travel editor of The Independent, says he thinks Balearic Islands Put out bigger Coronavirus Risk ratio Greece In the report, both destinations can be added to governmentList of new amber plus signs.

“As far as the positive rate is concerned, the Balearic Islands are really worrying. If you have booked a vacation, then all you can do is hope for the best,” he told Sky news.

• green: Passengers must take pre-departure test and PCR test on or before the second day of returning to England. Vacationers who have a negative test result do not need to be quarantined or undergo any additional testing when they return, and testing costs after the vacation are halved.

• amber: From July 19th, double-vaccinated British holidaymakers returning from the Amber List countries will no longer need to self-isolate. Those who have not received the dual vaccine must be quarantined for ten days. People who have not been vaccinated must undergo pre-departure testing and PCR testing on the second and eighth days, and can choose to conduct a “test release” on the fifth day to end self-isolation early. People who are vaccinated must undergo pre-arrival testing and the test the day after returning to the country.

• Amber Plus: Regardless of the vaccination status, British travelers must be quarantined for up to 10 days after returning home. They also need to perform a PCR test on or before the second day of arrival, and another test on the eighth day. The double stabbed person can have an additional test on the fifth day, and if the result is negative, they can leave the quarantine area early. They still have to take the eighth day of testing. Currently only France has the amber plus, but there are rumors that other countries such as Spain and Greece are considering joining.

• Red: People returning from red list countries must stay in a managed quarantine hotel for ten days, and they should book before travel. Passengers must complete pre-departure testing and PCR testing on the second and eighth days.

Antarctica/British Antarctic Territory

British Indian Ocean Territory

Pitcairn, Henderson, Dusi and Oeno Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

For the complete list of amber and red listed countries, look here.

If a country is in danger of turning to amber, it will be added to the green watch list.

Currently, the following countries are on the watch list:

Anguilla, Antarctica/British Antarctic Territory, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Dominica, Grenada, Israel and Jerusalem, Madeira, Montserrat , Pitcairn, Henderson, Dusi and Oeno Islands, Taiwan, Turkey and Caicos Islands.

British expatriates who have received two injections are expected to be allowed in UK No need to self-isolate because government The plan is to recognize international jabs starting next week.

The quarantine exemption currently only applies to people vaccinated under the UK plan, but Daily Telegraph The ministers plan to recognize foreign jabs from August 1.

A few months ago, British families and couples fell apart due to the current restrictions on quarantine-free travel in and out of the Amber Listed countries, because the government only recognized those who had been vaccinated. NHS.

But the Department of Transportation A formal review of the rules for passengers arriving this week has now been promised.