The government has announced travel measures in response to the new Omron Coronavirus variants. Starting at 4 am on November 30th, anyone entering the UK must undergo a PCR test and self-quarantine before the end of the second day after arrival until they receive a negative result.
Just a few weeks after the relaxation of international travel rules, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced these measures at a weekend press conference. Allows cheaper lateral flow testing.
The red list has also changed and now includes 10 countries, This means tourists from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia Must be quarantined for 10 days.
These are the key questions and answers for travelers:
What should you do if you arrive in the UK after 4 am on November 30th? (For the arrival of the red list countries, please refer to the separate section)
If you are fully vaccinated, you must:
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Fill in the passenger location form – Completed within 48 hours before your arrival in the UK
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Self-isolation
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Perform PCR test Before the end of the second day after your arrival (lateral flow test is not accepted). You cannot use NHS testing for this. You must use a private test provider.
It’s worth noting that no PCR test is required exist The day after returning from overseas-it can be picked up at the airport as soon as you land. If your PCR test result is negative, the self-isolation period is over.
If you are not fully vaccinated, what are the rules?
If you have not been vaccinated, you will also need to take a pre-departure test up to 72 hours before going home. In addition, you must still perform the PCR test on the second day of the test, and again on the eighth day, and self-isolate for 10 days.
How do I get the PCR test for “the next day”?
Have a government list Approved supplier; The prices of these tests range from £20 to £399.Book your exam in advance during the trip to avoid longer isolation periods, and remember to put your confirmation code on your phone when booking your exam Passenger location table In order to return to the UK.
What happens after taking the exam?
People arriving in the UK must self-isolate until they receive the PCR test results the next day. If the result is negative, the fully vaccinated traveler can end self-isolation. If they are positive, they must quarantine for 10 days and register the results with the NHS.
Red Listed Countries
If you have been in a redlisted country within 10 days before arriving in England, different rules apply.
Regardless of your vaccination status, if you return to the UK from a red-listed country, you will need to:
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Take a Covid-19 test (antigen test, LAMP test or PCR test) three days before your return. If your test result is positive, you must not travel.You must follow Local rules and guidelines For positive coronavirus cases.
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Complete one Passenger location table Within 48 hours before you return.
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Must book in advance 11 nights isolation hotel package, Which will include two PCR tests on the second and eighth days, and add the details to your passenger location table.
Travel with kids
For those traveling with children, the test requirements are:
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exist U.K, Wales with Northern Ireland, Children 4 years and younger do not need to take any exams when they return to the UK. Children aged 5-17 only need to take the second day’s test (lateral flow or PCR).
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exist Scotland: Children 10 years and younger do not need to take any tests when they return. Children aged 11-17 only need to take the second day’s test (lateral flow or PCR).
Have other countries implemented new regulations?
From Saturday night, Switzerland Mandatory isolation for 10 days For all newcomers, the ski holiday in the Swiss Alps is actually ruined until further notice.
Travel companies are also working with Spain’s ban on unvaccinated It will affect the number of holidaymakers in the UK starting on Wednesday, December 1. This will apply at least until December 31, and is different from the previous requirement, which allows unvaccinated travelers to show proof that the Covid test result is negative.
Israel is also expected to announce a two-week ban on foreign tourists, which may take effect from Monday.
Portugal Restrictions have been reintroduced, which means that anyone entering the country must present a negative test certificate upon arrival. This will take effect on December 1.
