The Secretary of Transportation Grant Shapps announced the relaxation of travel restrictions.
Here, PA News Agency answers 11 key questions about what is happening?
– In short, what was announced?
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and most regions will be exempt from quarantine Europe arrival UK
——What will be the impact?
This means that millions of people in these countries can travel to the UK, thereby promoting the development of British travel and tourism companies.
– When will the changes take effect?
Monday, August 2 at 4 AM.
– Which parts of Europe are included?
The whole EU except France Four European Free Trade Association members (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein), as well as micro-countries such as Monaco, Andorra, and the Vatican.
– What does it mean to be fully vaccinated?
Traveler Those planning to take advantage of the new policy must be fully vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the European Union’s European Medicines Agency, the US Food and Drug Administration, or the Swiss Vaccination Program.
– Will immigrants still be tested for coronavirus?
Yes, they will be required to take pre-departure test and PCR test on or before the day after arriving in England.
They will be exempt from the eighth day of testing.
Children who usually live in the United States or one of the designated European countries will be exempt from isolation and the eighth day of testing.
People between 5 and 10 years old will also be exempt from pre-departure testing, while people under 5 years old will be exempt from all tests.
– What is the situation in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales?
Since then, Scotland and Wales have been following the government’s quarantine requirements.
The Welsh government said it “regrets” the move, but added that making different rules for Wales would be “ineffective”.
The ministers of Northern Ireland are expected to consider their position on this change in the coming days.
– What do these changes mean for British travelers?
nothing much. people People who have been fully vaccinated have been exempt from self-isolation when returning from countries on the yellow list, including the United States and those EU countries that are not on the green list of exemptions.
No broad reciprocal agreement has been announced to benefit British tourists, and the United States continues to close most European tourists, including the United Kingdom.
– What are the travel rules from France to the UK?
They are unchanged. Travelers will continue to be required to be quarantined even if they are fully vaccinated.
– What else did Mr. Sharps announce?
International cruise ships will be allowed to resume departure and arrival in England.
Ships operating in England are currently restricted to domestic voyages.
