Current Travel Regulations from the UK
International travel from the UK is allowed once again, although the previous traffic light system has been scrapped in favor of a more simplified process. Here’s what we currently know.
Introduced across the UK from May 2021, the traffic light system for travel included green, amber, and red lists of countries. Each color indicated different rules around testing and quarantining.
As of Monday, October 4, the amber and green lists have been scrapped. There is simply a red list, for which the rules do not change from the current system, and a single list for the rest of the world. At the time of writing, no countries are currently on the red list.
As of Friday, March 18, 2022, all Covid travel rules for the UK were scrapped. Travellers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, test, or fill in a passenger locator form, regardless of vaccination status.
Yes, some countries do not require all visitors to be fully vaccinated. Since March 18, 2022, all Covid travel rules for unvaccinated and vaccinated people arriving back in the UK were dropped. There may still be restrictions regarding unvaccinated travellers in the country you wish to visit. Therefore, it is crucial to check the government website for the latest advice before planning any trips. Moreover, purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended to cover any Covid-related issues.
