United Kingdom Latest News: COVID-19 vaccinated travelers from France will still be required to quarantine beginning 19 July (BBC, 16.07.2021). Government to update COVID-19-related quarantine requirements for arrivals from Amber-list countries from July 19 (GARDA, 08.07.2021).

International Restrictions:
Authorities in the UK issued the new nation’s COVID-19-related international entry restrictions for several countries effective 04:00 July 19. In accordance with the government’s so-called “traffic light” system for foreign travel, various countries and territories are categorized as “green,” “amber,” or “red” in order of increasing COVID-19 transmission risk based on local disease activity and immunization rates.
When the newly scheduled modifications come into effect, Bulgaria and Hong Kong will move to the green list; Croatia and Taiwan, on the other hand, will move to the green watchlist indicating that these two countries might move to the green list soon. Spain’s Balearic Islands and the British Virgin Islands will move to the amber list. At the same time, Cuba, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Sierra Leone will move to the red list.
Travelers arriving from green-listed countries are not required to quarantine unless a mandatory COVID-19 test taken on or before the second day after arriving in the UK returns a positive result. The green list includes Australia, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Madeira, Malta, New Zealand, Israel, Iceland, Singapore, Brunei, and several other UK overseas territories.
Arrivals from amber countries must currently self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival and take COVID-19 tests on the second and eighth days of their quarantine periods. Health officials may perform spot checks to ensure compliance. Persons without suitable accommodations must stay at their own expense in facilities arranged by the government. All arrivals must fill out a passenger locator form providing contact details and travel history over the past 10 days.
Business travelers arriving from amber-listed countries will be permitted to temporarily leave self-isolation under limited circumstances for critical business purposes. The measure only applies to business executives who can demonstrate that their activity will benefit a UK-based organization employing at least 500 people; such executives must apply for approval to leave quarantine before travel and be subject to all other testing and quarantine requirements.
Travelers who have visited red countries within 10 days before arrival in the UK will be barred from entry. Countries on the red list include, but are not limited to, Turkey, South Africa, Brazil, Kenya, Ethiopia, India, UAE, Argentina, Nepal, Qatar, Bangladesh, Philippines, Seychelles, and Pakistan. British and Irish nationals, visa holders, and permanent residents are exempt from the entry ban; however, all permitted arrivals from red-listed countries must self-isolate in a government-approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days at their own expense.
Also effective July 19, UK residents arriving from amber-designated countries who have been fully vaccinated under a state-approved program within the UK will no longer have to quarantine on arrival in England; they will, however, still need to provide a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival and submit to a confirmatory test within 48 hours after arrival. Additionally, children under the age of 18 arriving from amber countries will be exempt from quarantine. Children under the age of four will be exempt from testing requirements; those aged 5-10 must take a PCR test on day two after arrival, while those aged 11 to 18 will need to take a PCR test no more than 72 hours before departure and an additional test on day two after arrival.
All international arrivals must present proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 before boarding their flights for the UK. Any persons arriving without such proof may be fined or denied entry. Arrivals from outside the British Isles and Ireland must be tested no more than 72 hours before departing their country of origin. Exemptions are in place for children under the age of 11, international rail and maritime crews, and certain other categories of travelers. Persons arriving from the British Overseas Territories of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the Falkland Islands are exempt. The government has issued online guidance on test criteria and details of certain traveler categories that are exempt.
Authorities have introduced additional procedures for testing certain categories of international arrivals. The system uses lateral flow tests to identify cases, enabling these arrivals to avoid quarantine. The categories include commercial truckers, transport crew, seafarers, seasonal agricultural workers, and certain travelers engaged in essential activity supporting the national interest. Such arrivals will be required to take a test before the end of their second day in the UK; those staying in the UK for longer periods will be required to take two further tests every three days.
Arrivals staying in the UK for fewer than two days will not require a test. Tests will be obtained through various means, including workplace and community testing programs, home-testing kits, and – for commercial truckers – testing sites situated along major routes. Individuals receiving a positive test must take a PCR test and self-isolate for 10 days. Arrivals from elsewhere in the British Isles and Ireland will not be subject to the requirements.
Officials review these measures weekly or in response to significant changes in disease activity abroad. Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Arrive at the airport early to prevent your seat from being reallocated to a standby passenger. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Internal Restrictions:

*Travel within the U.K.: Authorities have extended COVID-19 emergency measures until September. People who have symptoms or test positive are required to self-isolate for 10 days. Those who live with someone who either has symptoms or tests positive must self-isolate for 14 days.
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or is notified of having been in contact with someone infectious and fails to self-isolate could face fines up to 10,000 GBP.
Health authorities have advised individuals not to travel in and out of areas most impacted by the Indian COVID-19 variant. These areas include Bolton, Blackburn, Kirklees, Bedford, Burnley, Leicester, Hounslow, and North Tyneside.
*Face Mask: The use of face masks is mandatory in several public locations, including banks, supermarkets, train stations, airports, bus stations, universities, and on public transportation across the UK. Scotland introduced new rules tightening the mandatory use of facemasks. Face masks are required in workplace settings, including locations such as canteens.
*Curfew: There are no nationwide curfews in place.
*Region Specific Regulations:
The full list of restrictions in England can be found here. The full list of restrictions effective in London can be found here.
The full list of restrictions currently applicable in Northern Ireland can be found here.
Scotland has introduced a five-tier system under which COVID-19 regulations are determined in accordance with an area’s ‘Protection Level’. Area-wise categorization and further details on the system can be found here.
All of Wales is currently in a transition phase, moving from level 1 to level 2, restrictions. Detailed information can be found here.
*Transportation: Transportation status. Travel within the UK is permitted. Public transportation is operational across England. However, social distancing rules apply to all services. Freight from Denmark is not allowed to dock in England. Air, rail, and sea services between France and the UK are operational. Eurostar services have resumed their operations between Belgium and the UK.
*Overseas Territories Regulations:
Anguilla-specific regulations can be found here.
Bermuda-specific regulations can be found here.
British Virgin Islands-specific regulations can be found here.
Falkland Islands-specific regulations can be found here.
Gibraltar-specific regulations can be found here.
Turks and Caicos-specific regulations can be found here.

United Kingdom 1. Passengers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo
(Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay,
Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to: – British nationals; – nationals of Ireland (Rep.); – residents of the United
Kingdom.

2. Passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Falkland Isl., Faroe Isl., Gibraltar, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore or St. Helena are subject to a COVID-19
test on day 2 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at: https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .

3. Passengers arriving from a country other than Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Falkland Isl., Faroe Isl., Gibraltar, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore or St. Helena are
subject to a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at:
https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .

4. Passengers entering the United Kingdom must complete a “Public Health Passenger Locator Form”. The form must include the booking reference number for the required COVID-19
tests or the invoice number for the quarantine hotel booking. The form can be obtained at https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk and must be presented
at check-in and to immigration upon arrival. – This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence. – More exemptions can be found at
https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

5. Passengers transiting through the United Kingdom must complete a “Public Health Passenger Locator Form”. The form can be obtained at
https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk and must be presented at check-in and to immigration upon arrival. – This does not apply to military personnel
with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence. – More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

6. Passengers entering or transiting through the United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must have been taken at most 3 days before departure of the
last direct flight to the United Kingdom. Tests accepted are: antigen, LAMP, nucleic acid and PCR tests. The test result must be in English, French or Spanish. Passengers details
(name, date of birth or age) on the test result must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. The test result must also include the contact details of the
issuing laboratory. – This does not apply to: – passengers younger than 11 years; – passengers arriving from Ireland (Rep.); – merchant seamen; – military personnel with an
exemption letter from the Ministry of Defense; – more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

7. Passengers arriving in England who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile,
Colombia, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman,
Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab
Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days must: – have a quarantine package for 11 nights; and – arrive at Birmingham (BHX), Farnborough (FAB), Gatwick
(LGW), Heathrow (LHR) or London City (LCY). More details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ . – This does not apply to military personnel with an
exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.

8. Passengers arriving in Aberdeen (ABZ), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) or Inverness (INV) in Scotland must have a quarantine package for 11 nights. More
details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ . – This does not apply to: – merchant seamen; – military personnel with an exemption letter from the
Ministry of Defence.

9. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 days. Details can be found for: – England at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quarantine-hotel-when-you-arrive-in-england ; – Scotland at:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-health-checks-at-borders/pages/self-isolation/ ; – Wales at:
https://gov.wales/how-self-isolate-when-you-travel-wales-coronavirus-covid-19 ; – Northern Ireland at:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-advice .

10. Flights from Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates are suspended. – This does not apply to flights arriving at the South Arrival and Immigration Hall of Birmingham
(BHX) or the Terminal 3 of Heathrow (LHR).

11. Airline crew not residing in the United Kingdom are subject to self-isolation in a hotel until their next flight.

12. Effective 04:00 local time, 30 June 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Dominican Rep., Eritrea, Haiti, Mongolia, Tunisia or Uganda in the past 10 days are
not allowed to enter. This does not apply to: – British nationals; – nationals of Ireland (Rep.); – residents of the United Kingdom.

13. Effective 04:00 local time, 30 June 2021, passengers arriving in England who have been in or transited through Dominican Rep., Eritrea, Haiti, Mongolia, Tunisia or Uganda in
the past 10 days must: – have a quarantine package for 11 nights; and – arrive at Birmingham (BHX), Farnborough (FAB), Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR) or London City (LCY). More
details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ . – This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.

United Kingdom 1. Passengers who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo
(Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay,
Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to: – British nationals; – nationals of Ireland (Rep.); – residents of the United
Kingdom.

2. Passengers arriving from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Falkland Isl., Faroe Isl., Gibraltar, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Portugal (until 7 June 2021), Singapore or St. Helena
are subject to a COVID-19 test on day 2 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at: https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .

3. Passengers arriving from a country other than Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Falkland Isl., Faroe Isl., Gibraltar, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Portugal (until 7 June 2021),
Singapore or St. Helena are subject to a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8 after arrival at their own expense. They must have a payment confirmation obtained at:
https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providers-of-day-2-and-day-8-coronavirus-testing-for-international-arrivals .

4. Passengers entering the United Kingdom must complete a “Public Health Passenger Locator Form”. The form must include the booking reference number for the required COVID-19
tests or the invoice number for the quarantine hotel booking. The form can be obtained at https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk and must be presented
at check-in and to immigration upon arrival. – This does not apply to military personnel with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence. – More exemptions can be found at
https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

5. Passengers transiting through the United Kingdom must complete a “Public Health Passenger Locator Form”. The form can be obtained at
https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk and must be presented at check-in and to immigration upon arrival. – This does not apply to military personnel
with an exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence. – More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

6. Passengers entering or transiting through the United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must have been taken at most 3 days before departure of the
last direct flight to the United Kingdom. Tests accepted are: antigen, LAMP, nucleic acid and PCR tests. The test result must be in English, French or Spanish. Passengers details
(name, date of birth or age) on the test result must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. The test result must also include the contact details of the
issuing laboratory. – This does not apply to: – passengers younger than 11 years; – passengers arriving from Ireland (Rep.); – merchant seamen; – military personnel with an
exemption letter from the Ministry of Defense; – more exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yytxv2cp .

7. Passengers arriving in England who have been in or transited through Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile,
Colombia, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman,
Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab
Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days must: – have a quarantine package for 11 nights; and – arrive at Birmingham (BHX), Farnborough (FAB), Gatwick
(LGW), Heathrow (LHR) or London City (LCY). More details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ . – This does not apply to military personnel with an
exemption letter from the Ministry of Defence.

8. Passengers arriving in Aberdeen (ABZ), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) or Inverness (INV) in Scotland must have a quarantine package for 11 nights. More
details can be found at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ . – This does not apply to: – merchant seamen; – military personnel with an exemption letter from the
Ministry of Defence.

9. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 days. Details can be found for: – England at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quarantine-hotel-when-you-arrive-in-england ; – Scotland at:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-health-checks-at-borders/pages/self-isolation/ ; – Wales at:
https://gov.wales/how-self-isolate-when-you-travel-wales-coronavirus-covid-19 ; – Northern Ireland at:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-advice .

10. Flights from Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates are suspended.

11. Airline crew not residing in the United Kingdom are subject to self-isolation in a hotel until their next flight.

United Kingdom Latest News: Four-month countrywide COVID-19 lockdown to end on 17 May (Reuters, 16.05.2021). ‘Traffic lights system’ for foreign travel will come into effect in Scotland from 17 May (BBC, 11.05.2021). People in Scotland will be able to travel to some international destinations without having to quarantine on their return (BBC, 10.05.2021). Authorities to prohibit entry from Maldives, Nepal, and Turkey starting May 12 (Garda World, 10.05.2021).

International Restrictions:
*From 17 May: The rules for entering England change depending on where you have travelled from outside the UK (Red, amber and green list rules for entering England).
*Red list countries and territories: If you have been in a country or territory on the red list in the last 10 days you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK. You must follow these rules even if you have been vaccinated. Before you travel to England you must: take a COVID-19 test; book a quarantine hotel package, including 2 COVID-19 tests; complete a passenger locator form. On arrival in England you must: quarantine in a managed hotel, including 2 COVID-19 tests.

*Amber list countries and territories: What you must do if you have been in an amber country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England. You must follow these rules even if you have been vaccinated. Before you travel to England you must:
•take a COVID-19 test; • book and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 travel tests to be taken after arrival in England; • complete a passenger locator form
-On arrival in England: On arrival in England you must: • quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days; • take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8. Read about quarantine and taking COVID-19 tests. You may be able to end quarantine early if you pay for a private COVID-19 test through the Test to Release scheme.
-Travel within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man: You do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.
-If you have been in a country or territory on the red list: If you have also been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the red list rules. Read about making a transit stop in a red list country or territory .
-Countries on the watchlist or moving to red: If conditions change in a country or territory, it can be moved from the amber list to the red list. If that is likely to happen, this will normally be flagged in the Amber watchlist column in the table below. If there is a sudden change in conditions, a country or territory may be moved between lists without warning. The amber list is not exhaustive. If a country or territory is not on this list, you should not assume that it is a green or red list country or territory. Countries and territories are only green or red if they appear on the green or red list.

*Green list countries and territories: Before you travel to England you must: • take a COVID-19 test; • book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test – to be taken after arrival in England; • complete a passenger locator form
-On arrival in England: You must take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 after you arrive. You do not need to quarantine unless the test result is positive. You must quarantine if NHS Test & Trace informs you that you travelled to England with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

-If you have been in a country or territory on the red or amber list: If you have also been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the red list rules. If you have also been in or through a country or territory on the amber list in the 10 days before you arrive in England, and have not visited a country on the red list, you must follow the amber list rules. Read about making a transit stop in an amber or red list country or territory.
-Countries on the watchlist or moving to amber: If conditions change in a country or territory, it can be moved from the green list to the amber or red list. If that is likely to happen, this will normally be flagged in the green watchlist column in the table below. If there is a sudden change in conditions, a country or territory may be moved between lists without warning.

*Other countries of the UK: Check the rules if you’re entering Scotland, entering Wales or entering Northern Ireland. You are strongly discouraged from all unnecessary travel to red or amber list countries or territories, for example for leisure purposes.

Internal Restrictions:
-In England: A new COVID-19 variant is spreading in some parts of England. Find out what you should do. From 17 May, you can socialise indoors in a group of up to 6 people or 2 households, including for overnight stays. Up to 30 people can meet outside. Pubs, theatres and other venues can open indoors. Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can open for people on holiday. Read the guidance on what you can do..
-In Scotland: From 17 May, most areas are changing COVID-19 protection levels. Find out your area’s level in Scotland on GOV.SCOT.
-In Wales: From 3 May, gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools can open. Children and adults can take part in indoor organised activities. Your household can choose one other household to meet indoors, becoming an extended household. Read the rules for Wales on GOV.WALES.
-In Northern Ireland: From 30 April, non-essential shops, hairdressers and outdoor areas at pubs and restaurants can reopen. You can stay overnight in self-contained accommodation but only with your household or bubble. Read the guidance on current restrictions on nidirect.

United Kingdom Latest News: UK government to allow international travel to resume from 17 May; 12 countries included in quarantine-free list (Reuters, 07.05.2021). British government to add India to COVID-19 travel red list (Reuters, 22.04.2021).

International Restrictions:
*Entry to UK: If you’re travelling to England you must either quarantine in the place you’re staying or in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days because of coronavirus (COVID-19). What you need to do depends on where you travel in the 10 days before you arrive in England. You must also get 2 coronavirus tests after you arrive in England. You’ll need to book these before you travel. Find out how to book the tests you must get after you arrive in England and if you need to book a quarantine hotel.
Find out what to do if you’re:
• travelling to Scotland
• travelling to Wales
• travelling to Northern Ireland
You cannot currently enter the UK here if you’ve been in or through a country on the banned travel list (sometimes known as the ‘red list’) in the last 10 days, unless you’re British, Irish or you have the right to live in the UK.
Before you leave for the UK you’ll need to:
• complete a Passenger Locator Form
• provide proof of a negative coronavirus test
• Find out more about what you’ll need to do before you leave for the UK because of coronavirus.
Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.
You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.
*From 17 May: The rules for entering England change depending on where you have travelled from outside the UK. There will be different rules to follow if you’re entering Scotland , entering Wales or entering Northern Ireland.
You are strongly discouraged from all unnecessary travel to red or amber list countries or territories, for example for leisure purposes.
People who live in England who have had a full vaccine course (2 doses), will be able to demonstrate their COVID-19 vaccination status for outbound international travel to countries where this is recognised.

Internal Restrictions:

*In England: More businesses reopen, such as shops, outdoor areas at pubs and restaurants, hairdressers, and gyms. Read the guidance on what you can do.

*In Scotland: There are 5 COVID-19 protection levels (0-4). From 26 April, all of Scotland is at Level 3. Read the timetable for easing restrictions in Scotland on GOV.SCOT.

*In Wales: From 3 May, gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools can open. Children and adults can take part in indoor organised activities. Your household can choose one other household to meet indoors, becoming an extended household. Read the rules for Wales on GOV.WALES.

*In Northern Ireland: From 30 April, non-essential shops, hairdressers and outdoor areas at pubs and restaurants can reopen. You can stay overnight in self-contained accommodation but only with your household or bubble. Read the guidance on current restrictions on NIdirect

United Kingdom Latest News: British government bans entry to people from several countries because of COVID-19; U.K., Irish nationals exempt (Reuters, 02.04.2021). British government bans entry to people from Pakistan, Kenya, the Philippines and Bangladesh because of COVID-19; U.K., Irish nationals exempt (Reuters, 02.04.2021). Travel restrictions eased across Wales; travel from England not permitted until at least 12 April (NWP, 31.03.2021). Lawmakers agree to prolong COVID-19 emergency measures for six months (AP, 25.03.2021). Government in Britain bans all passenger flights from Ethiopia, Qatar, Oman, Somalia from 19 March (Aviation & Travel, 17.03.2021). Stay-at-home restriction in Scotland will be lifted on 2 April; travel restrictions set to be lifted on 26 April (Cumnock Chronicle, 16.03.2021).

International Restrictions:
Entry to UK: If you’re travelling to England you must either quarantine in the place you’re staying or in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days because of coronavirus (COVID-19). What you need to do depends on where you travel in the 10 days before you arrive in England. You must also get 2 coronavirus tests after you arrive in England. You’ll need to book these before you travel. Find out how to book the tests you must get after you arrive in England and if you need to book a quarantine hotel.
Find out what to do if you’re:
• travelling to Scotland
• travelling to Wales
• travelling to Northern Ireland
You cannot currently enter the UK here if you’ve been in or through a country on the banned travel list (sometimes known as the ‘red list’) in the last 10 days, unless you’re British, Irish or you have the right to live in the UK.
Before you leave for the UK you’ll need to:
• complete a Passenger Locator Form
• provide proof of a negative coronavirus test
• Find out more about what you’ll need to do before you leave for the UK because of coronavirus.
Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.
You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
National lockdown rules currently apply in England because of coronavirus. Find out what the rules are in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Other information, regarding Guidance on the National Lockdown

United Kingdom Under draft laws published yesterday to implement Johnson’s road map out of lockdown, leaving the UK without a “reasonable excuse” such as work or education will be illegal until June 30. People who travel from England to another part of the UK with the aim of leaving the country, or who go to an airport trying to do so, face fines of £5,000.

Holidays will be banned until the end of June with people who try to leave the country facing £5,000 fines as ministers tighten border restrictions.

Quarantine-free holidays may not be possible to most destinations until August or September. France is likely to be added to the “red list” this week.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/overseas-travel-ban-extended-until-july-due-to-third-wave-fears-p0t06k0bg

United Kingdom More countries added to red list to protect UK vaccination programme against variants of concern
Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar to be added to England’s red list. Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores) and Mauritius to be removed from England’s red list.

travel bans implemented for visitors from Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar from 4am Friday 19 March 2021
British, Irish and third-country nationals with residence rights (including long-term visa holders) arriving from these countries will be required to quarantine in a government-approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days
move follows new data showing an increased risk of importation of variants of concern.

United Kingdom Latest News: Flights from Newcastle International Airport to Paris Charles de G aulle resume as some COVID-19 restrictions are eased (Northumberland Gazette, 01.03.2021). Stay-at-home restriction in Scotland expected to be lifted from 5 April (Edinburgh Live, 24.02.2021). Foreign holidays banned until at least 17 May (UK Mirror, 22.02.2021). Northern Ireland government extends COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until 1 April (BBC, 18.02.2021).

International Restrictions:
Entry to UK: If you’re travelling to England you must either quarantine in the place you’re staying or in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days because of coronavirus (COVID-19). What you need to do depends on where you travel in the 10 days before you arrive in England. You must also get 2 coronavirus tests after you arrive in England. You’ll need to book these before you travel. Find out how to book the tests you must get after you arrive in England and if you need to book a quarantine hotel.
Find out what to do if you’re:
• travelling to Scotland
• travelling to Wales
• travelling to Northern Ireland
You cannot currently enter the UK here if you’ve been in or through a country on the banned travel list (sometimes known as the ‘red list’) in the last 10 days, unless you’re British, Irish or you have the right to live in the UK.
Before you leave for the UK you’ll need to:
• complete a Passenger Locator Form
• provide proof of a negative coronavirus test
• Find out more about what you’ll need to do before you leave for the UK because of coronavirus.
Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.
You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
National lockdown rules currently apply in England because of coronavirus. Find out what the rules are in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Other information, regarding Guidance on the National Lockdown

United Kingdom The UK’s roadmap to reopening
The UK government’s plan includes four steps. With each step certain activities will once again be possible.

Step 1 will take place as of March 8 and March 29, 2021, and will include the following once again being allowed:

Schools and colleges
Recreation or exercise outdoors with one other person
Childcare
Funerals (up to 30 people), wakes (up to six people), and weddings (up to six people)

After that the timeline becomes a bit iffier. Step 2 will take place at least five weeks after Step 1, and no earlier than April 12, 2021. With Step 2, the following will once again be allowed:
Indoor leisure (including gyms)
Two households can meet outdoors
Outdoor attractions
Libraries and community centers
Personal care premises
All retail
Outdoor hospitality
All children’s activities
Domestic overnight stays at households
Self-contained accommodation

Step 3 will take place at least five weeks after Step 2, and no earlier than May 17, 2021. With Step 3, the following will once again be allowed:

Indoor entertainment and attractions
30 person limits outdoors
Domestic overnight stays
Organized indoor adult sport
Most significant life events (up to 30 people)
Remaining outdoor entertainment, including performances
Remaining accommodations
Some large events with 25-50% capacity limits
International travel, subject to review

Step 4 will take place at least five weeks after Step 3, and no earlier than June 21, 2021. With Step 4, virtually all restrictions would be lifted, including the following:

No legal limits on social contact
Nightclubs
Large events
No legal limit on all life events

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021

United Kingdom Government confirms mandatory hotel quarantine to be introduced from 15 February

From 15 February anyone travelling to the UK from a country on the UK’s travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a government-approved facility for 10 days

Managed Quarantine Facilities to come into effect from 15 FebruaryDiscussions with transport and hospitality industry already underway and commercial specification issued to hotelsHealth Secretary to oversee implementation and to chair new Cabinet sub-committee, working closely with former Vice Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir Gordon Messenger, on government rolloutDiscussions with Australia and New Zealand have taken place to share expertise on quarantining

Building on existing tough measures, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that from 15 February anyone travelling to the UK from a country on the UK’s travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a government-approved facility for a period of 10 days.

On Thursday evening DHSC issued a commercial specification to hotels near ports and airports, asking for proposals on how they can support the delivery of Managed Quarantine Facilities ahead of formal contracts being awarded. General Sir Gordon Messenger will also play an important role in advising the government on the delivery of the programme.

Over the past week, the government has met with stakeholders from across the aviation, maritime, hotel and hospitality industry, and will now continue to finalise plans to enable implementation from 15 February.

The Health Secretary held discussions with his Australian counterpart on Thursday, and officials will speak with New Zealand officials to share expertise. DHSC has also held a series of roundtables with over 60 companies and industry representatives as the public and private sector work together to reduce transmissions of COVID-19.

Further details will be set out next week on how passengers will be able to book into the designated accommodation facilities.

This comes as the Prime Minister appoints the Health and Social Care Secretary to oversee cross-government efforts to deliver mandatory quarantine and enhanced testing which will help tackle the threats of new variants of COVID-19. A new Cabinet sub-committee, led by the Health and Social Care Secretary, will be attended by a number of senior Cabinet ministers that will play a vital role in delivering the policy. The government is also working closely with the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as the changes come into effect.

Detailed work is already underway with the Home Office, Department for Transport, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and other government departments.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-confirms-mandatory-hotel-quarantine-to-be-introduced-from-15-february

United Kingdom Latest News: UK hotel quarantine to start on 15 February (BBC, 05.02.2021). Wales’ government extends COVID-19 lockdown for three weeks (LES, 29.01.2021). UK government adds Burundi, Rwanda and UAE to COVID-19 travel ban list (Reuters, 28.01.2021). Indian government extends restrictions on flights between India and U.K. until 14 February (Hindustan Times, 27.01.2021).

International Restrictions:
From 4am on Monday 18 January 2021, you must have proof of a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test to travel to England. You must take a test even if: you are a UK citizen or you are coming from a country on the travel corridors list. You must take the test in the 3 days before you start your journey to England.
For example, if you travel on Friday, you must take a test on the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
If you don’t present proof of a negative test result certificate, you may not be able to board your transport to England. If you arrive in England without proof of a negative test result, you could be fined £500.
You can choose to take a test: in the place where you start your journey or in another country on your way to England. If you plan to take a test on your way to England, you must make sure that this is possible before you set out. Some countries have entry restrictions in place, which mean you may not be able to get tested there.
If you do not have proof of a test because you planned to get tested on your journey, but you were not able to do so, you will be allowed to board. But you may be fined £500 on arrival in England because you don’t have a valid test result.
*Connecting flights: You should get a test within 3 days of your final departure point to England. But if you have one or more connecting flights to the UK, you should take a test as close as possible to the date of the first flight – if the connecting flights were booked as a single passenger record.
*Exemptions – people who don’t need to take a test. Travel from some countries: You do not need to take a test if you began your journey to England from: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey, Ascension, Falkland Islands, St Helena. For a limited time period, you also do not need to take a test if you began your journey to England from: Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia or Barbados (until 4am Thursday 21 January 2021 – you will need a test to travel on or after this date). Children aged under 11 do not need to take a test.
You do not need to take a test if you are travelling to the UK: for urgent medical treatment or are accompanying someone who is travelling for urgent medical treatment, and it is not reasonably practicable for you to obtain a negative COVID-19 test in the 3 days before departure; if you have a medical condition which means you cannot take a test – you must present a note from a medical practitioner at check in and to Border Force staff on arrival in England.
*Exempt jobs – People doing the following jobs do not need to take a test: border and customs officials; channel tunnel system workers; hauliers; air, maritime and rail crew; civil aviation inspectors; people transporting human cells and blood products; seamen and masters and inspectors and surveyors of ships; specialist technical workers doing emergency works. Also, in limited circumstances:
defence personnel, visiting forces and government contractors; foreign government officials; UK government officials conducting essential state business, essential government work or essential policing.


*Self-isolating when you arrive in the UK – Even though you have provided a negative test for entering the country, you must follow the rules for self-isolating when you arrive in England. If you have been somewhere that is not on the travel corridors list in the 10 days before you arrive in England, you will need to self-isolate, regardless of your pre-departure test result. Read more about travel corridors and how long you need to self-isolate.
From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through the linked list of African countries in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Malawi, need to self-isolate on their return.
There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK.
Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus.
See specific guidance for England ; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom The UK Government (PM Boris Johnson) announced that travelers arriving back to the UK from “Red Zone” designated countries will have to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine at their own cost and policies are currently being worked out.

UK nationals and residents returning from 30 “red list” countries will be placed in quarantine in government-provided accommodation – such as hotels – for 10 days, Boris Johnson has told MPs.

Mr Johnson reiterated that, under England’s national lockdown, it is currently “illegal to leave home to travel abroad for leisure purposes”.

He said the government would “enforce this at ports and airports by asking people why they are leaving and instructing them to return home if they do not have a valid reason to travel”.

And, announcing the new hotel quarantine requirements, Mr Johnson told MPs the government had already banned travel from countries “where there is a risk of known variants including South Africa, Portugal and South American nations”.

“In order to reduce the risk posed by UK nationals and residents returning home from these countries, I can announce that we will require all such arrivals who cannot be refused entry to isolate in government provided accommodation, such as hotels, for 10 days without exception,” he added.

Mr Johnson said the Department of Health and Social Care was working to establish quarantine facilities “as quickly as possible”.

The 30 countries on the “red list” include all those in South America, as well as large parts of Southern Africa and Portugal. …

[Home Secretary] Ms Patel also reinforced the message that “going on holiday is not a valid reason” to ignore the current stay at home order.

“We will introduce a new requirement so that people wishing to travel must first make a declaration as to why they need to travel,” she told MPs. …

United Kingdom emergency measures introduced at the border to be in place for at least one month in order to protect the UK against new variantsall international arrivals to the UK from any country (including British and Irish Nationals) must now take a pre-departure test and self-isolate for 10 dayspassengers must continue to fill in a Passenger Locator Form and have a negative test before travelling to the UK or could face a £500 fine for each

The government has today (15 January 2021) announced emergency border measures to prevent the spread of concerning new variants of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK, such as those first identified in Brazil and South America, and to protect us against the risk of as yet unidentified new strains.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, all travel corridors with the UK will be suspended – meaning that all international arrivals who have departed from or transited through any country outside the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days will be required to both take a pre-departure test, and self-isolate immediately for 10 days on arrival. This includes British and Irish nationals.

This urgent action is in response to increasing concern over the transmissibility and virulence of new strains evolving internationally. It will also ensure that the government is able to protect the progress being made on the country’s vaccination programme.

This move will be supported by increased enforcement, both at the border and across the UK, with Border Force increasing the number of spot checks on passengers that have entered the country.

International travel corridors have been in place since July 2020 for countries and territories where critical analysis suggests the risk of COVID-19 can be mitigated.

However, the level of risk associated with the emergence of new variants globally has now increased, requiring more stringent measures to block all potential avenues through which new strains of the virus could enter the UK while we consider how best to respond.

The new measures will be reviewed on Monday 15 February – while further work takes place to manage the threat posed by coronavirus variants.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-uk-travel-corridors-temporarily-suspended-to-protect-against-new-international-variants

United Kingdom Latest News: Authorities extend ban on travelers entering country from 11 southern African countries (Reuters, 07.01.2021). England to return to COVID-19 lockdown from midnight (Reuters, 04.01.2021). Scotland reintroduces COVID-19 lockdown from 4 January (Reuters, 03.01.2021).

International Restrictions:
From 4am on 15 January, visitors who have been in or transited through Uruguay, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Panama, Cape Verde, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Suriname, Venezuela, Portugal (including the autonomous regions of Madeira and Azores) in the previous 10 days cannot enter the UK. British and Irish nationals, and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK arriving in the UK from Uruguay will need to self-isolate with their households on their return.
International arrivals to England and Scotland, including UK nationals, must present negative COVID-19 test before departure as of 08JAN21.
From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through the linked list of African countries in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Malawi, need to self-isolate on their return.
Several countries have banned or will ban flights and travellers from the UK after the British government said on Sunday that the spread of a more-infectious new strain of the coronavirus was now “out of control”.
Here are the countries that have announced travel bans so far:
• Argentina has banned flights from the UK. It said the last flight from the UK would arrive in the country on Monday.
• Belgium banned flights from the UK for at least 24 hours from midnight on Sunday.
• Bulgaria said flights to and from the UK would be suspended from midnight Sunday until January 31.
• Canada is banning all UK flights for 72 hours.
• Chile announced that it would suspend flights from the UK effective Tuesday.
• Colombia will suspend all flights to the UK.
• Croatia said it would temporarily suspend passenger air traffic from the UK for 48 hours.
• Denmark has suspended flights from the UK for 48 hours starting Monday at 09:00 GMT.
• El Salvador‘s President Nayib Bukele said anyone who had been in Britain or South Africa in the past 30 days will not be allowed to enter the country.
• Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have halted flights from the UK.
• Finland has barred flights from the UK for two weeks.
• France has banned all travel from the UK for 48 hours, including journeys “related to goods transport by road, air, sea or rail”.
• Germany halted all air links with the UK from midnight on Sunday, with the ban initially slated to last until December 31. Cargo flights will be exempt.
• Hong Kong will ban flights from the UK over new coronavirus strain.
• Italy has blocked flights from Great Britain and the “entry into Italy of people who have stayed there during the last 14 days”. The new strain has been found in one person in Italy who recently returned from the UK.
• Iran has ordered flights from the UK suspended for two weeks.
• Ireland has banned all flights arriving from the UK from midnight Sunday for at least 48 hours.
• Israel said it was barring entry to foreign citizens travelling from the UK, Denmark and South Africa.
• Kuwait has added the UK to a list of “high-risk” nations and banned flights.
• Mauritius has advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 15 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius.
• Morocco banned all flights to the UK beginning on Sunday.
• All passenger flights from the UK to the Netherlands have been banned until January 1, the Dutch government said. It later banned ferry passengers as well.
• Poland will be suspending flights from the UK starting from midnight on Monday.
• Romania has banned all flights to and from the UK for two weeks starting on Monday afternoon.
• Switzerland has stopped flights until further notice.
• Turkey said flights from the UK, Denmark – where nine cases of the new strain have been detected – the Netherlands and South Africa will be suspended.
From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius,Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Seychelles in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry.
British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from these countries on or after 4am on 9 December will need to self-isolate on their return.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You may also need to self-isolate for up to 14 days when you arrive, depending on where you’ve travelled from. You need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’ve only visited an exempt country, territory or region. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here. Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus.
See specific guidance for England ; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom Latest News: Authorities extend ban on travelers entering country from 11 southern African countries (Reuters, 07.01.2021). England to return to COVID-19 lockdown from midnight (Reuters, 04.01.2021). Scotland reintroduces COVID-19 lockdown from 4 January (Reuters, 03.01.2021).

International Restrictions:
International arrivals to England and Scotland, including UK nationals, must present negative COVID-19 test before departure as of 08JAN21.
From 4am on Saturday 9 January, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through the linked list of African countries in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry. British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from Malawi, need to self-isolate on their return.
Several countries have banned or will ban flights and travellers from the UK after the British government said on Sunday that the spread of a more-infectious new strain of the coronavirus was now “out of control”.
Here are the countries that have announced travel bans so far:
• Argentina has banned flights from the UK. It said the last flight from the UK would arrive in the country on Monday.
• Belgium banned flights from the UK for at least 24 hours from midnight on Sunday.
• Bulgaria said flights to and from the UK would be suspended from midnight Sunday until January 31.
• Canada is banning all UK flights for 72 hours.
• Chile announced that it would suspend flights from the UK effective Tuesday.
• Colombia will suspend all flights to the UK.
• Croatia said it would temporarily suspend passenger air traffic from the UK for 48 hours.
• Denmark has suspended flights from the UK for 48 hours starting Monday at 09:00 GMT.
• El Salvador‘s President Nayib Bukele said anyone who had been in Britain or South Africa in the past 30 days will not be allowed to enter the country.
• Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have halted flights from the UK.
• Finland has barred flights from the UK for two weeks.
• France has banned all travel from the UK for 48 hours, including journeys “related to goods transport by road, air, sea or rail”.
• Germany halted all air links with the UK from midnight on Sunday, with the ban initially slated to last until December 31. Cargo flights will be exempt.
• Hong Kong will ban flights from the UK over new coronavirus strain.
• Italy has blocked flights from Great Britain and the “entry into Italy of people who have stayed there during the last 14 days”. The new strain has been found in one person in Italy who recently returned from the UK.
• Iran has ordered flights from the UK suspended for two weeks.
• Ireland has banned all flights arriving from the UK from midnight Sunday for at least 48 hours.
• Israel said it was barring entry to foreign citizens travelling from the UK, Denmark and South Africa.
• Kuwait has added the UK to a list of “high-risk” nations and banned flights.
• Mauritius has advised that individuals who have been in the UK within the previous 15 days will not be allowed entry to Mauritius.
• Morocco banned all flights to the UK beginning on Sunday.
• All passenger flights from the UK to the Netherlands have been banned until January 1, the Dutch government said. It later banned ferry passengers as well.
• Poland will be suspending flights from the UK starting from midnight on Monday.
• Romania has banned all flights to and from the UK for two weeks starting on Monday afternoon.
• Switzerland has stopped flights until further notice.
• Turkey said flights from the UK, Denmark – where nine cases of the new strain have been detected – the Netherlands and South Africa will be suspended.
From 4am on Saturday 9 December, visitors arriving into the UK who have been in or transited through Mauritius,Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Seychelles in the previous 10 days will not be permitted entry.
British and Irish nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents arriving in the UK from these countries on or after 4am on 9 December will need to self-isolate on their return.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You may also need to self-isolate for up to 14 days when you arrive, depending on where you’ve travelled from. You need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’ve only visited an exempt country, territory or region. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here. Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus.
See specific guidance for England ; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom Latest News: Manchester Airport issues warning for travelers to check with airlines following cancellations caused new COVID-19 variant (Manchester Evening New, 21.12.2020). Eurostar to cancel trains between London and Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam after governments close borders to arrivals from U.K. (Daily Express, 21.12.2020). Authorities from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands ban international passenger flights and trains with the UK effective 23:59, 20DEC20 (Garda, 20.12.20). Southend Airport reopens terminal for holiday flights (Echo News, 18.12.2020). Authorities in Northern Ireland impose six-week COVID-19 lockdown (Reuters, 17.12.2020).

International Restrictions:
Several countries have banned or will ban flights and travellers from the UK after the British government said on Sunday that the spread of a more-infectious new strain of the coronavirus was now “out of control”.
Here are the countries that have announced travel bans so far:
• Argentina has banned flights from the UK. It said the last flight from the UK would arrive in the country on Monday.
• Belgium banned flights from the UK for at least 24 hours from midnight on Sunday.
• Bulgaria said flights to and from the UK would be suspended from midnight Sunday until January 31.
• Canada is banning all UK flights for 72 hours.
• Chile announced that it would suspend flights from the UK effective Tuesday.
• Colombia will suspend all flights to the UK.
• Croatia said it would temporarily suspend passenger air traffic from the UK for 48 hours.
• Denmark has suspended flights from the UK for 48 hours starting Monday at 09:00 GMT.
• El Salvador‘s President Nayib Bukele said anyone who had been in Britain or South Africa in the past 30 days will not be allowed to enter the country.
• Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have halted flights from the UK.
• Finland has barred flights from the UK for two weeks.
• France has banned all travel from the UK for 48 hours, including journeys “related to goods transport by road, air, sea or rail”.
• Germany halted all air links with the UK from midnight on Sunday, with the ban initially slated to last until December 31. Cargo flights will be exempt.
• Hong Kong will ban flights from the UK over new coronavirus strain.
• Italy has blocked flights from Great Britain and the “entry into Italy of people who have stayed there during the last 14 days”. The new strain has been found in one person in Italy who recently returned from the UK.
• Iran has ordered flights from the UK suspended for two weeks.
• Ireland has banned all flights arriving from the UK from midnight Sunday for at least 48 hours.
• Israel said it was barring entry to foreign citizens travelling from the UK, Denmark and South Africa.
• Kuwait has added the UK to a list of “high-risk” nations and banned flights.
• Morocco banned all flights to the UK beginning on Sunday.
• All passenger flights from the UK to the Netherlands have been banned until January 1, the Dutch government said. It later banned ferry passengers as well.
• Poland will be suspending flights from the UK starting from midnight on Monday.
• Romania has banned all flights to and from the UK for two weeks starting on Monday afternoon.
• Switzerland has stopped flights until further notice.
• Turkey said flights from the UK, Denmark – where nine cases of the new strain have been detected – the Netherlands and South Africa will be suspended.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You may also need to self-isolate for up to 14 days when you arrive, depending on where you’ve travelled from. You need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’ve only visited an exempt country, territory or region. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here. Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus.
See specific guidance for England ; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom European nations have begun to apply travel bans with the UK after it reported a more infectious and “out of control” coronavirus variant.

Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium are all halting flights and travel. The measures vary and are initially generally short-term.

An EU meeting will be held on Monday morning to discuss a more co-ordinated response.

The new variant has spread quickly in London and south-east England.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday introduced a new tier four level of restrictions for those areas, scrapping a planned relaxation of rules over the Christmas period for millions of people.

Within hours of the UK announcement on Saturday, the Netherlands said it would ban all passenger flights from the UK from 06:00 (05:00 GMT) on Sunday until 1 January.

Pending “greater clarity” on the situation in the UK, the Dutch government said that further “risk of the new virus strain being introduced to the Netherlands should be minimised as much as possible”.

Belgium is suspending flights and train arrivals from the UK from midnight on Sunday. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo told Belgian television channel VRT the ban would be in place for at least 24 hours as a “precautionary measure”, adding “we will see later if we need additional measures”.

Ireland, the government announced that flights arriving from the UK would be banned for 48 hours at least from midnight, and “in the interests of public health, people in Britain, regardless of nationality, should not travel to Ireland, by air or sea”.

Ferry crossings for freight would continue.

In Germany, an order from the ministry of transport said planes from the UK would not be allowed to land after midnight on Sunday, although cargo would be an exception. Health Minister Jens Spahn said the UK variant had not yet been detected in Germany.

France has suspended all travel links including freight lorries with the UK for 48 hours from midnight. It said the period should be used to provide a co-ordinated European response. Thousands of lorries move between the countries every day. The UK Cabinet Office is to meet on Monday to assess the impact on trade.

In response to France’s ban, Eurotunnel has said it will suspend access to its Folkestone terminal from 22:00 GMT for traffic heading to Calais. People booked to travel on Monday can get a refund. Trains will still run from Calais to Folkestone.

Austria is also planning a ban on flights from the UK, with details currently being worked out, local media reported.

Bulgaria has suspended flights to and from the UK from midnight but, unlike the short-term measures in many other nations, its ban lasts until 31 January.

Turkey has temporarily banned all flights from the UK.

A European Council meeting will be held at 10:00 GMT on Monday on co-ordinating EU actions.

United Kingdom LONDON — Alarmed by a fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly reversed course on Saturday and imposed a wholesale lockdown on London and most of England’s southeast, banning Christmas-season gatherings beyond individual households.

The decision, which Mr. Johnson announced after an emergency meeting of his cabinet, came after the government got new evidence of a variant first detected several weeks ago in Southeast England, which the prime minister asserted was as much as 70 percent more transmissible than previous versions.

The new measures, which take effect on Sunday, are designed, in effect, to cut off the capital and its surrounding counties from the rest of England. They are the most severe measures the British government has taken since it imposed a lockdown on the country back in March, and reflect a fear that the new variant could supercharge the transmission of the virus as winter takes hold.

“When the virus changes its method of attack, we must change our method of defense,” a somber Mr. Johnson said on Saturday. “We have to act on information as we have it, because this is now spreading very fast.”

Viral mutations are not uncommon, and British officials said this variant had been detected in a handful of other countries, without naming them. But the government’s medical experts expressed alarm about its apparent infectiousness, noting that it now accounts for more than 60 percent of the new infections reported in London.
NYtimes.com and Bloomberg

United Kingdom London will return to a strict lockdown this week, after coronavirus cases soared in the British capital, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Monday.

Hancock said London will be moved from England’s Tier 2 “high alert” local restrictions to the “very high” Tier 3 on Wednesday morning at 12:00 a.m., along with nearby areas in south and west Essex, and south Hertfordshire.
Under the highest restriction level, all hospitality venues including pubs, cafes and restaurants will close except for takeout and delivery.
People should avoid traveling outside their area and reduce the number of journeys they make wherever possible.
“Over the last three weeks we’ve seen very sharp exponential rises in the virus across London, Kent, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire,” said the health secretary.

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United Kingdom The government has reduced the period of quarantine required for travelers entering the U.K. Since the U.K. reopened travel in July, it’s implemented a system of a 14-day quarantine period for anyone entering from a high-risk destination — known as a travel corridor.

However, on Friday, the government announced that the quarantine period will be reduced from 14 days to 10 days. The new self-isolation period applies to all four nations of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. (It’s worth noting that the 10-day quarantine period already applies to Wales.)

As of Monday, December 14 at 12:01 a.m., the new, reduced quarantine period takes effect. Not only does the reduced quarantine period apply to travelers entering the country from non-travel corridor countries, but it also applies to those who have been in contact with someone with a confirmed case.

United Kingdom It has been announced that as of December 15, 2020, international travelers arriving into England from “high-risk” areas will have a new option to reduce their mandatory 14-day quarantine. With this new program:

Travelers will instead be able to self-quarantine for five days
At that point they can get a coronavirus test from a private provider, and if they test negative they can be released from their self-quarantine
Since it usually takes 24-48 hours to get test results, at a minimum people are still looking at self-quarantining for six to seven days.

The announcement came from Grant Shapps, the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport.
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United Kingdom Latest News: New lockdown bans England residents from traveling abroad from 5 November to 2 December (Which.co.uk, 02.11.2020). Welsh government will impose full lockdown for two weeks from 23 October (France 24, 19.10.2020). Italy added to U.K.’s quarantine list, island of Crete removed (BBC, 16.10.2020).

International Restrictions:
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You may also need to self-isolate for up to 14 days when you arrive, depending on where you’ve travelled from. You need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’ve only visited an exempt country, territory or region. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here. Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus.
See specific guidance for England ; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

United Kingdom Airlines have canceled flights and called for additional government support after the UK announced plans to enter a second lockdown for at least a month after rising cases of COVID-19.

The new restrictions, which come into force on Thursday Nov. 5, mean that all UK residents are banned from non-essential international travel.

Although initially planned for one month, ministers have hinted that the restrictions could be extended if the spread of coronavirus is not brought under control.

“People cannot travel internationally or within the UK, unless for work, education or other legally permitted exemptions,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

“Overnight stays away from primary residences will not be allowed, except for specific exceptions including for work. Inbound international travel will continue to be governed by the travel corridor approach, and those currently on a domestic holiday will be allowed to finish their holidays, but are still subject to the requirements in England not to go out without a reasonable excuse.”

Low-cost carrier easyJet has outlined plans to review its schedule in the next month, with CEO Johan Lundgren saying the government’s “sudden announcement” means it will “operate its planned schedule until Thursday and will be reviewing its flying program over the lockdown period.”

“It is likely that much of the UK touching schedule will be canceled during lockdown with our planned flying set to resume in early December,” Lundgren added.

Fellow LCC Ryanair has hit out at European governments’ handling of the COVID-19 crisis, after the first set of restrictions contributed to a €197 million ($229 million) loss for the six months to September as passenger numbers fell by 80% to 17 million.

“The group expects to carry approximately 38 million passengers in FY21 (full-year 2021), although this guidance could be further revised downwards if EU governments continue to mismanage air travel and impose more uncoordinated travel restrictions or lockdowns this winter.”

Meanwhile, Jet2 said it would be continuing to operate its planned schedule until Nov. 4 and would still accept bookings.

“Following the UK government announcement about additional restrictions in England, we are working with the government to obtain much-needed clarity about what it means for those wishing to holiday overseas,” the airline said.

TUI has announced that “holidays departing from airports in England from 5th November to 2nd December 2020 are unable to go ahead.”

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United Kingdom Latest News: Welsh government will impose full lockdown for two weeks from 23 October (France 24, 19.10.2020). Italy added to U.K.’s quarantine list, island of Crete removed (BBC, 16.10.2020). Government to impose increased lockdown restrictions in London, Manchester because of rise in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 15.10.2020). Flights between Cardiff, Belfast set to resume in January (Wales Online, 08.10.2020). Flights between London and New York may resume as early as November, Heathrow Airport official says (The Independent, 01.10.2020).

International Restrictions:
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You may also need to self-isolate for up to 14 days when you arrive, depending on where you’ve travelled from. You need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’ve only visited an exempt country, territory or region. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here. Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September. Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England.
From 16 October London will move to “high” alert level from “medium”. Manchester, the largest city in northern England, could also move to “very high” from “high”. The “very high” alert level forbids socializing, forces pubs and bars to close and prohibits travel outside the area.
Wales will impose a full “firebreak” lockdown for two weeks from Friday 23 October to try to reduce a soaring number of new coronavirus cases. Under the new rules, people must stay at home, except for very limited purposes, such as for exercise, and work from home wherever possible. Households are forbidden from mixing, while non-food retailers, cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels and services such as hairdressers and beauticians must all close.
Wales announced on 14 October that people living in areas with high rates of COVID-19 infections in the rest of the United Kingdom are banned from entering the country.
From 24 September people in Cardiff and the county of Swansea are under lockdown. The restrictions will be the same as those already affecting people living in Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which are already in lockdown. Under the rules, nobody is able to enter or leave the eight counties and one town without a “reasonable excuse”. There are a number of excuses listed in the law used to enforce the regulations. These include travelling to school, to give or to work if you are unable to work from home. You can travel to buy food and medical supplies, seek medical assistance or go to the vets, and move home.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

United Kingdom Latest News: Government to impose increased lockdown restrictions in London, Manchester because of rise in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 15.10.2020). Wales government will ban entry of people living in areas of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland with high levels of COVID-19 cases (Reuters, 14.10.2020). Flights between Cardiff, Belfast set to resume in January (Wales Online, 08.10.2020). Flights between London and New York may resume as early as November, Heathrow Airport official says (The Independent, 01.10.2020).

International Restrictions:
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), you need to complete a passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You may also need to self-isolate for up to 14 days when you arrive, depending on where you’ve travelled from. You need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’ve only visited an exempt country, territory or region. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are different self-isolation rules and penalties if you’re travelling to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may not have to self-isolate if you are travelling from one of the countries, territories or regions listed here. Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

Internal Restrictions:
Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September. Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England.
From 16 October London will move to “high” alert level from “medium”. Manchester, the largest city in northern England, could also move to “very high” from “high”. The “very high” alert level forbids socializing, forces pubs and bars to close and prohibits travel outside the area.
Wales announced on 14 October that people living in areas with high rates of COVID-19 infections in the rest of the United Kingdom will be banned from entering the country.
From 24 September people in Cardiff and the county of Swansea are under lockdown. The restrictions will be the same as those already affecting people living in Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which are already in lockdown. Under the rules, nobody is able to enter or leave the eight counties and one town without a “reasonable excuse”. There are a number of excuses listed in the law used to enforce the regulations. These include travelling to school, to give or to work if you are unable to work from home. You can travel to buy food and medical supplies, seek medical assistance or go to the vets, and move home.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

United Kingdom Latest News: Wales government will ban entry of people living in areas of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland with high levels of COVID-19 cases (Reuters, 14.10.2020). Flights between Cardiff, Belfast set to resume in January (Wales Online, 08.10.2020). Flights between London City Airport, Zurich resume (Business Traveller, 06.10.2020). Flights between London and New York may resume as early as November, Heathrow Airport official says (The Independent, 01.10.2020).

International Restrictions:
UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

Internal Restrictions:
Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September.
Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England.
Wales announced on 14 October that people living in areas with high rates of COVID-19 infections in the rest of the United Kingdom will be banned from entering the country.
From 24 September people in Cardiff and the county of Swansea are under lockdown. The restrictions will be the same as those already affecting people living in Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which are already in lockdown. Under the rules, nobody is able to enter or leave the eight counties and one town without a “reasonable excuse”. There are a number of excuses listed in the law used to enforce the regulations. These include travelling to school, to give or to work if you are unable to work from home. You can travel to buy food and medical supplies, seek medical assistance or go to the vets, and move home.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

United Kingdom Latest News: Flights between London and New York may resume as early as November, Heathrow Airport official says (The Independent, 01.10.2020). British government adds Turkey and Poland to COVID-19 quarantine list (Reuters, 01.10.2020). More areas in Wales are placed under lockdown because of COVID-19 (BBC, 28.09.2020). U.K. government adds Denmark, Iceland, Slovakia to COVID-19 quarantine list (Reuters, 24.09.2020).

International Restrictions:
UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

Internal Restrictions:
Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September.
Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England. As of 11 September, parts of north-west England, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Leicester, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are under local lockdown.
From 24 September people in Cardiff and the county of Swansea are under lockdown. The restrictions will be the same as those already affecting people living in Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which are already in lockdown. Under the rules, nobody is able to enter or leave the eight counties and one town without a “reasonable excuse”. There are a number of excuses listed in the law used to enforce the regulations. These include travelling to school, to give or to work if you are unable to work from home. You can travel to buy food and medical supplies, seek medical assistance or go to the vets, and move home.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
In Wales from 21 September new lockdown measures are in place in: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport. People will not be allowed to enter or leave these areas without a reasonable excuse, such as travel for work or education, and people will only be able to meet others they don’t live with outdoors for the time being.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

United Kingdom Latest News: More areas in Wales are placed under lockdown because of COVID-19 (BBC, 28.09.2020). U.K. government adds Denmark, Iceland, Slovakia to COVID-19 quarantine list (Reuters, 24.09.2020). Parts of Wales will go into lockdown on 22 September as COVID-19 spreads (Reuters, 21.09.2020). Authorities add French Polynesia, Hungary, Portugal, Reunion to COVID-19 quarantine list (Hertfordshire Mercury, 10.09.2020).

International Restrictions:
UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

Internal Restrictions:
Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September.
Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England. As of 11 September, parts of north-west England, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Leicester, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are under local lockdown.
From 24 September people in Cardiff and the county of Swansea are under lockdown. The restrictions will be the same as those already affecting people living in Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly, which are already in lockdown. Under the rules, nobody is able to enter or leave the eight counties and one town without a “reasonable excuse”. There are a number of excuses listed in the law used to enforce the regulations. These include travelling to school, to give or to work if you are unable to work from home. You can travel to buy food and medical supplies, seek medical assistance or go to the vets, and move home.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
In Wales from 21 September new lockdown measures are in place in: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport. People will not be allowed to enter or leave these areas without a reasonable excuse, such as travel for work or education, and people will only be able to meet others they don’t live with outdoors for the time being.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

United Kingdom Latest News: Parts of Wales will go into lockdown on 22 September as COVID-19 spreads (Reuters, 21.09.2020). Authorities add French Polynesia, Hungary, Portugal, Reunion to COVID-19 quarantine list (Hertfordshire Mercury, 10.09.2020).

International Restrictions:
UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

Internal Restrictions:
Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September.
Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England. As of 11 September, parts of north-west England, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Leicester, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are under local lockdown.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
In Wales from 21 September new lockdown measures are in place in: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport. People will not be allowed to enter or leave these areas without a reasonable excuse, such as travel for work or education, and people will only be able to meet others they don’t live with outdoors for the time being.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advise against all but essential travel to Equatorial Guinea.(Gov.uk, 14.09.2020). Authorities add French Polynesia, Hungary, Portugal, Reunion to COVID-19 quarantine list (Hertfordshire Mercury, 10.09.2020).

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International restrictions:

UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Government banned social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September.
Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas England. As of 11 September, parts of north-west England, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Leicester, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are under local lockdown.
In Lanarkshire people cannot meet other households indoors as of Saturday 12 September. In Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell households are not allowed to mix, from Tuesday 15 September. In Ballymena town, the Belfast council area and certain Northern Irish postcodes people are not allowed to go to each other’s homes. In Caerphilly county poeple are being told not to leave without good reason and should not meet indoors with anyone outside their household. In parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire people cannot meet anyone outside their own household, or “support bubble”, in an indoor venue. In Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen and Pendle people should not meet anyone from outside their household outdoors. In Bolton, there are visitor limits on care homes, while hospitality venues will only be able to serve takeaways and must close between 22:00 and 05:00. In Leicester, people cannot meet someone from another household in an indoor public venue. However, they can meet other households outside. People living in Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire are banned from meeting people from another household inside their home.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Authorities add French Polynesia, Hungary, Portugal, Reunion to COVID-19 quarantine list (Hertfordshire Mercury, 10.09.2020). Government bans social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September (Reuters, 08.09.2020). Seven Greek islands added to U.K.’s quarantine list: Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos. The travel restrictions come into effect from 04:00 (local time) on Wednesday 9 September (Reuters, 07.09.2020).

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International restrictions:

UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31.
Authorities in the UK announced additional restrictions for the town of Bolton (Greater Manchester) on Saturday 5 September, following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Government bans social meetings of more than six people starting on 14 September (Reuters, 08.09.2020). Seven Greek islands added to U.K.’s quarantine list: Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos. The travel restrictions come into effect from 04:00 (local time) on Wednesday 9 September (Reuters, 07.09.2020).

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International restrictions:

UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31.
Authorities in the UK announced additional restrictions for the town of Bolton (Greater Manchester) on Saturday 5 September, following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England. Further information regarding the wearing of face masks in the UK can be found here.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Seven Greek islands added to U.K.’s quarantine list: Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos (Reuters, 07.09.2020). Flights between London City and Belfast City airports resume (Largs and Millport News, 07.09.2020). Travelers from Austria, Croatia, Trinidad and Tobado, Estonia, Norway need to self-isolate for 14 days upon return; passengers from Portugal no longer required to quarantine (BBC, 20.08.2020).

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International restrictions:

UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here .
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Travelers arriving to Wales from Zante are being asked to self-isolate for 14 days (BBC, 02.09.2020). Travelers from Austria, Croatia, Trinidad and Tobado, Estonia, Norway need to self-isolate for 14 days upon return; passengers from Portugal no longer required to quarantine (BBC, 20.08.2020).

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International restrictions:

UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Government announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29 (Garda, 28.08.2020).19 French authorities plan to impose quarantine on British visitors (Telegraph, 24.08.2020). Lockdown restrictions imposed on Aberdeen in response to a cluster of confirmed coronavirus cases linked to bars in the city are now being eased (Shetland News, 24.08.2020). Travelers from Austria, Croatia, Trinidad and Tobado, Estonia, Norway need to self-isolate for 14 days upon return; passengers from Portugal no longer required to quarantine (BBC, 20.08.2020).

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International restrictions:

UK officials have announced that arrivals from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Jamaica are to be required to quarantine for 14 days from Saturday, August 29, as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Arrivals from Cuba, on the other hand, have had restrictions removed. The new measure will come into effect at 04:00 (local time) on August 29. Previously, Aruba, Austria, Croatia, France, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Turks and Caicos Islands have been removed from the list, requiring arrivals to quarantine upon arrival for 14 days.
Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom French authorities plan to impose quarantine on British visitors (Telegraph,24.08.2020) Lockdown restrictions imposed on Aberdeen in response to a cluster of confirmed coronavirus cases linked to bars in the city are now being eased.(Shetland News, 24.08.2020) Travelers from Austria, Croatia, Trinidad and Tobado, Estonia, Norway need to self-isolate for 14 days upon return; passengers from Portugal no longer required to quarantine (BBC, 20.08.2020).

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International restrictions:

Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territoriesfrom which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Local lockdown in Aberdeen will be extended for another week. (BBC, 19.08.2020)

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International restrictions:

Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territoriesfrom which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31. Lockdown measures were reimposed in Aberdeen area after spike in COVID-19 cases from 5 August.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom Jersey to impose quarantine on travellers from France (The Local, 13.08.2020). Authorities extend COVID-19 lockdown in Aberdeen, Scotland (BBC,12.08.2020). British government to impose quarantine on arrivals from Andorra, Bahamas, Belgium. From 04:00 (local time) on Saturday, August 8, the requirement to self-quarantine for 14 days will be applied to all travelers arriving in the UK from these countries. (Garda, 07.08.2020). Quarantine for people arriving from Spain, other countries designated as high-risk COVID-19 zones will be cut to 10 days (City A.M., 28.07.2020)

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International restrictions:

Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territoriesfrom which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July. Eurostar canceled its summer trains in 2020.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31. Lockdown measures were reimposed in Aberdeen area after spike in COVID-19 cases from 5 August.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June.

United Kingdom British government to impose quarantine on arrivals from Andorra, Bahamas, Belgium. From 04:00 (local time) on Saturday, August 8, the requirement to self-quarantine for 14 days will be applied to all travelers arriving in the UK from these countries. (Garda, 07.08.2020). Quarantine for people arriving from Spain, other countries designated as high-risk COVID-19 zones will be cut to 10 days (City A.M., 28.07.2020)

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International restrictions:

Individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines. Eurostar to cancel summer trains in 2020 (BBC, 24.06.2020).
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territoriesfrom which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July.

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Internal restrictions:

Health officials tightened COVID-19 lockdown in several areas of Northern England. Separate households are not be allowed to meet indoors in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight on July 31. Lockdown measures were reimposed in Aberdeen area after spike in COVID-19 cases from 5 August.
Authorities also ordered lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate. Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Face masks are compulsory in supermarkets, shops, and public transport in England.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June. Quarantine was lifted to people returning from 39 countries with a low prevalence of COVID-19 from July 10, only people returning from Spain and Serbia remains to continue 14-day quarantine.

United Kingdom The following countries were added to the exempt list on Tuesday 28 July 2020:

Estonia
Latvia
Slovakia
Slovenia
St Vincent and the Grenadines

If you arrive in England from one of the above countries on or after 28 July you may not need to self-isolate. Read the rules about when you need to self-isolate and for how long.

If you arrived in England from one of the above countries before 28 July you will need to self-isolate.

Countries or territories removed from the exempt list
Spain was removed from the exempt list on Sunday 26 July 2020.

If you arrive in England from Spain on or after 26 July you will need to self-isolate.

If you arrived in England from Spain before 26 July you may not need to self-isolate. Read the rules about when you need to self-isolate and for how long.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#exemption-rules

United Kingdom From 25 July travelers from Spain to U.K. face 14-day quarantine following increase in COVID-19 cases (Reuters, 25.07.2020). Britain will drop its policy of requiring people returning from the Spanish Canary Islands or Balearics to quarantine for two weeks. (Reuters, 27.07.2020)

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International restrictions:

From 8 June, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines. Eurostar to cancel summer trains in 2020 (BBC, 24.06.2020).
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territoriesfrom which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.
London City Airport restarted international flights as of 13 July.

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Internal restrictions:

Authorities order lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate (Reuters, 29.06.2020). Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries has been permitted since 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020). Quarantine is lifted to people returning from 39 countries with a low prevalence of COVID-19 from July 10, only people returning from Spain and Serbia remains to continue 14-day quarantine. (Helensburgh Advertiser, 08.07.2020).

United Kingdom New update. Arrival in the UK

Before your arrival in the UK, you must complete a passenger locator form. You must present these details on your arrival in England. This applies to both visitors and UK residents. There are a small number of groups of people who are exempt.

Updates to the travel corridor list

We will keep the conditions in these countries and territories under review. If they worsen we will reintroduce self-isolation requirements.

Countries or territories removed from the exempt list

Spain to be removed from the exempt list on Sunday 26 July 2020.

If you arrive in England from Spain on or after 26 July you will need to self-isolate.

If you arrive in England from Spain before 26 July you may not need to self-isolate. Read the rules about when you need to self-isolate and for how long.

Countries and territories with no self-isolation requirement on arrival in England

Unless you have visited or made a transit stop in a country or territory not listed below in the preceding 14 days, you don’t need to self–isolate when you arrive in England from the following countries and territories:

Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Australia
Austria
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda
Bonaire,
St Eustatius and Saba
British Antarctic Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
the Channel Islands
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gibraltar
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
the Isle of Man
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (Macau)
Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Montserrat
the Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
Poland
Reunion
San Marino
Seychelles
South Korea
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
St Barthélemy
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
St Kitts and Nevis
St LuciaSt Pierre and Miquelon
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turks and Caicos IslandsVatican
City State
Vietnam

This list may be added to following further discussions between the UK and international partners.

If you have coronavirus symptoms

Do not travel if you have coronavirus symptoms.

Tell a member of the staff or crew if you develop symptoms while travelling.

Published 3 July 2020
Last updated 25 July 2020

United Kingdom Updates to the travel corridor list

We will keep the conditions in these countries and territories under review. If they worsen we will not hesitate to reintroduce self-isolation requirements.

Countries and territories with no self-isolation on return to England

The government will today (10 July 2020) confirm that arrivals from Serbia to England are not exempt from the requirement to self-isolate on arrival. We have therefore removed Serbia from this list to give travellers as much notice as possible.

Unless you have visited or made a transit stop in any other country or territory in the preceding 14 days, you don’t need to self–isolate on your return to England from the following countries and territories:

Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Australia
Austria
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda
Bonaire,
St Eustatius and Saba
British Antarctic Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
the Channel Islands
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
FijiFinland
France
French
Polynesia
Gibraltar
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Irelandthe
Isle of Man
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (Macau)Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Montserratthe
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
Poland
Reunion
San Marino
Seychelles
South Korea
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Spain
St Barthélemy
St Helena,
Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
Vatican City State
Vietnam

This list may be added to over the coming days following further discussions between the UK and international partners.

United Kingdom *****

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines. Eurostar to cancel summer trains in 2020 (BBC, 24.06.2020).
On Friday 3 July, UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territoriesfrom which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday 10 July, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.

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Internal restrictions:

Authorities order lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate (Reuters, 29.06.2020). Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

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Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries is permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020). Quarantine is lifted to people returning from 39 countries with a low prevalence of COVID-19 on July 10, only people returning from Spain and Serbia remains to continue 14-day quarantine. (Helensburgh Advertiser, 08.07.2020).

United Kingdom UK authorities announced a list of over 50 countries and territories on Friday, July 3, from which travelers will be able to travel to England from Friday, July 10, without facing a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The countries and territories listed by the British government have all been classified as ‘low risk’ in regards to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A full list of the countries can be found here (please copy and paste link into your browser): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#travel-corridors-countries-and-territories-exemption-list.

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International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines. Eurostar to cancel summer trains in 2020 (BBC, 24.06.2020).

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Internal restrictions:

Authorities order lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate (Reuters, 29.06.2020). Non-essential shops and schools have closed, and the easing of restrictions on pubs and restaurants in other parts of England on Saturday, July 4, has been postponed in the city. Authorities have stated that the measures will be in place for the entirety of the city, in addition to the suburb areas of Birstall, Glenfield, and Oadby.
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

From July 4, a number of COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the rest of England, with restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and hotels being permitted to reopen. However, the government has reserved the right to keep premises with a higher risk of transmission closed. Places of worship and outdoor gyms also reopened. Gatherings of more than 30 people remain prohibited. Face masks remain compulsory on public transportations services.
The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries is permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020)

United Kingdom Coronavirus regulations mean that you must self-isolate for 14 days if you return to the UK from a country outside the common travel area.

The government is satisfied that it is now safe to ease these measures in England and has introduced travel corridors for some countries and territories.

Exemption rules
From 10 July 2020 you will not have to self-isolate when you arrive in England, if you:

are travelling or returning from one of the travel corridor countries
have not been to or stopped in a country that’s not on the travel corridor list in the previous 14 day
This applies to all travel to England, by train, ferry, coach, air or any other route.

If you have been to or stopped in a country that’s not on the travel corridor list you will have to self-isolate until 14 days have passed since you left that country.

Arrival in the UK
Before your arrival in the UK, you must complete a passenger locator form. You must present these details on your arrival in England. This applies to both visitors and UK residents.

Updates to the travel corridor list
We will keep the conditions in these countries and territories under review. If they worsen we will not hesitate to reintroduce self-isolation requirements.

Travellers should always check the latest FCO travel advice. Travel advice includes information on any health measures in place for visitors to the country or territory. These can include a requirement to self-isolate, quarantine, or undergo testing for coronavirus, or even restrictions on entry.

Make sure you have appropriate travel insurance in case you have unexpected costs.

Travel corridors: countries and territories exemption list
From 10 July 2020, unless they have visited or stopped in any other country or territory in the preceding 14 days, passengers arriving from the following countries and territories will not be required to self-isolate on arrival into England.

Andorra
Germany
New Zealand
Antigua and Barbuda
Greece
Norway
Aruba
Greenland
Poland
Australia
Grenada Réunion
Austria
Guadeloupe
San Marino
Bahamas Hong Kong
Serbia
Barbados
Hungary
Seychelles
Belgium
Iceland
South Korea
Bonaire,
Sint Eustatius and Saba
Italy
Spain
Croatia
Jamaica
St Barthélemy
Curaçao
Japan
St Kitts and Nevis
Cyprus
Liechtenstein
St Lucia
Czech Republic
Lithuania
St Pierre and Miquelon
Denmark
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Dominica
Macau
Taiwan
Faroe Islands
Malta
Trinidad and Tobago
Fiji
Mauritius
Turkey
Finland
Monaco
Vatican City
France
Netherlands
Vietnam
French Polynesia
New Caledonia

Ireland is already exempt as part of the common travel area, as are the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

In addition, we will be exempting the 14 British Overseas Territories.

This list may be added to over the coming days following further discussions between the UK and international partners.

Information for travel into Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be published in due course by the Devolved Administrations.

United Kingdom London Southend Airport reopens to passengers as of 1 July. (Breaking Travel News, 01.07.2020)
London City Airport resumed domestic operations as of 21 June. Initially flights will be restricted to those within the UK and Ireland. Additional flights to countries elsewhere in Europe are likely to recommence in the coming weeks.

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International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines. Eurostar to cancel summer trains in 2020 (BBC, 24.06.2020).

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Internal restrictions:

Authorities order lockdown in Leicester because of COVID-19 infection rate (Reuters, 29.06.2020).
People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020). Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries is permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020)
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, as social distancing rules eased. (BBC, 23.06.2020)

United Kingdom London City Airport resumed domestic operations as of 21 June. . Initially flights will be restricted to those within the UK and Ireland. Additional flights to countries elsewhere in Europe are likely to recommence in the coming weeks. Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries to be permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020)

1. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
2. A completed “Public Health Passenger Locator Form” must be presented to immigration upon arrival. The form can be obtained before departure at https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/public-health-passenger-locator-form.

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International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

*****

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, as social distancing rules eased. (BBC, 23.06.2020)

United Kingdom London City Airport resumed domestic operations as of 21 June. . Initially flights will be restricted to those within the UK and Ireland. Additional flights to countries elsewhere in Europe are likely to recommence in the coming weeks. Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries to be permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020)

1. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
2. A completed “Public Health Passenger Locator Form” must be presented to immigration upon arrival. The form can be obtained before departure at https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/public-health-passenger-locator-form.

*****

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

*****

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

*****

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

United Kingdom Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries to be permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020) 1. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 14 days. 2. A completed “Public Health Passenger Locator Form” must be presented to immigration upon arrival. The form can be obtained before departure at https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/public-health-passenger-locator-form.

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys. Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship. Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

Source: [https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm] [https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/2019-ncov/ncov-travel-restrictions-flight-operations-and-screening] [https://uk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/]

United Kingdom Unrestricted movement between Britain, some other countries to be permitted from 29 June (Reuters, 09.06.2020)

Effective 8 June:
1. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
2. A completed “Public Health Passenger Locator Form” must be presented to immigration upon arrival.

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

United Kingdom Commercial flights will return to London City Airport by the end of June. (Yahoo, 03.06.2020)

Effective 8 June:
1. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
2. A completed “Public Health Passenger Locator Form” must be presented to immigration upon arrival.

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

United Kingdom Commercial flights will return to London City Airport by the end of June. (Yahoo, 03.06.2020)

Effective 8 June:
1. Passengers are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
2. A completed “Public Health Passenger Locator Form” must be presented to immigration upon arrival.

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

National movement restrictions: partially banned
Restrictive measures mandatory between 01 June 2020 to TBD.

Groups of up to 6 can meet in England. In Wales, 2 households can meet (no max number suggested) but should not travel far to do so. In Scotland 2 households can meet (max 8 people) outdoors respecting social distance. Some sports (e.g. golf, fishing, tennis) allowed.

Non-essential shops closure: partially closed
Restrictive measures mandatory between 13 May 2020 to TBD.

Car showrooms and outdoor markets open in England. Other non-essential businesses planned to open on 15 June.

Events stop: banned
Restrictive measures mandatory between 19 May 2020 to TBD.

Other: closed/cancelled
Restrictive measures between 29 March 2020 to TBD.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

United Kingdom Commercial flights will return to London City Airport by the end of June. (Yahoo, 03.06.2020)

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys.
Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.
Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

United Kingdom

International restrictions:

From June 8, 2020, individuals arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days and may be contacted by UK authorities to verify compliance. New arrivals will be required to provide UK officials with contact and travel information upon arrival. Anyone failing to complete the information form or adhere to the new policy may be denied entry to the UK or be subject to fines.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys. Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship. Northern Ireland eases COVID-19 restrictions on 18 May (Reuters, 18.05.2020)

United Kingdom

International restrictions:

The United Kingdom has not imposed any restrictions on inbound travellers. The government is considering a mandatory self-quarantine of inbound travellers for 14 days, although no date has been provided for implementation. French and Irish travellers would be exempt from the quarantine.

Internal restrictions:

People in England are allowed to leave their homes only to shop for basic goods, to exercise, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to work which cannot be done from home. Those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still instructed to stay home except for essential journeys. Schools across the UK are closed until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues remain closed. Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures. Public transport is disrupted, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed. Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accommodation. Fines from £100 to £3,200 are payable for infractions.

Relaxation of restrictions:

The UK government has set out a three phase plan for easing restrictions. The phases are provisionally dated from 13 May, 1 June and 4 July. Under the first phase, greater personal freedoms to exercise and meet in public are possible. The second phase will see primary schools, retailers and some sporting competitions return. The third phase will see some remaining businesses such as hairdressers reopen as well as places of worship.

United Kingdom Lockdown measures to remain in effect for at least another three weeks (Skynews, 16.04.2020) Quarantine measures for air travellers could be implemented from May. (Metro, 27.04.2020)

Travellers who have arrived since 19 February from China’s Hubei province, Iran, Italy and Special care zones in South Korea are advised to stay indoors, avoid contact with other people and call NHS111. Travellers from other areas in mainland China, South Korea as well as Cambodia, Hong Kong, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam should self-quarantine if they show any symptoms.

London City Airport (LCY) is suspending all commercial and private flights until the end of April. British Airways is suspending its entire flight schedule from Gatwick airport. Teesside International Airport will close as Eastern Airways and KLM have taken the decision to suspend all flights. London Heathrow Airport has introduced large-scale temperature checking of passengers. London Gatwick airport closed its north terminal. Heathrow airport closed its terminal 3 and 4. Rail services to T4 will be suspended from 8 May.London Gatwick airport closed its north terminal. Heathrow airport closed its terminal 3 and 4. Rail services to T4 will be suspended from 8 May.

Internal restrictions:

People in Britain are only allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, to exercise once a day, to receive care or help a vulnerable person and to travel to essential work.
Schools across the UK have been closed since 20 March until further notice, though some remain open to accommodate children of key workers.
Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues are closed until further notice.
Gatherings of more than two people are banned, unless it concerns members of the same household. The police have been given the power to disperse unauthorised gatherings and to fine those found to be violating the social distancing measures.
Public transport has been disrupted since 19 March, notably in the capital, where London Underground (‘tube’) services are being reduced, with around 40 stations closed.
Train operators are running reduced timetables while airlines have also substantially cut flights. Gatwick Express has suspended its services until further notice. Several supermarkets are rationing the number of individual products that can be bought per person.
Drones and facial recognition systems are in place to ease security forces control of the lockdown and hand out fines. Security forces have increased powers to control and order individuals to restrict movement or return to their accomodation. Fines may reach up to 2,500 Euros (2,700 USD) and jail time for restrictions trespassing is a possibility.