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18.03.2022
Travel to England from another country during coronavirus (COVID-19)
You do not need to complete a UK passenger locator form before you travel, take any COVID-19 tests or quarantine when you arrive in England.
Applies to England
Contents
- Travel to England rules
- How to stay safe while in the UK and on public transport
- Red list countries and territories
- Travel abroad from England
Travel to England rules
When you travel to England, you:
- do not need to complete a UK passenger locator form before you travel
- do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive
- do not need to quarantine when you arrive
This applies whether you are vaccinated or not.
It includes people who are transiting through England.
Other countries may have rules about what you need to do to leave the country to travel to England. You should check travel advice for the country you are travelling from.
How to stay safe while in the UK and on public transport
Travel provider and transport hub rules
Your travel provider, or the transport hub you travel through, may have COVID-19 rules in place. For example they may require or advise you to wear a face covering.
You should follow any COVID-19 rules and guidance from:
- your travel provider – airline, ferry, coach or train company
- the transport venue – airport, port, coach or railway station
Red list countries and territories
There are currently no red list restrictions in place for travel to England.
Travel abroad from England
Other countries have rules about what you must do to travel there from England.
Read separate guidance about what you need to do to travel abroad from England.
- 18 March 2022
When you arrive in England from abroad you do not need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a UK passenger locator form.
- 14 March 2022
If you will arrive in England after 4am, Friday 18 March, you do not need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a UK passenger locator form.
- 5 March 2022
If you began your journey in Russia, you do not need to complete a passenger locator form, or take a COVID-19 test before travel to England or on arrival.
- 2 March 2022
If you began your journey in Ukraine, you do not need to complete a passenger locator form, or take a COVID-19 test before travel to England or on arrival.
- 28 February 2022
From 9am Monday 28 February, you can fill in the UK passenger locator form up to 3 days before you arrive in England.
- 24 February 2022
From 24 February, there is no legal requirement to self-isolate if you get a positive day 2 test result.
- 11 February 2022
You do not need to take any COVID-19 travel tests or self-isolate on arrival in England if you qualify as fully vaccinated.
- 24 January 2022
The testing and quarantine rules for international travel to England will change 11 February 2022.
- 9 January 2022
You can now choose a lateral flow test or a PCR test as your post arrival test.
- 7 January 2022
From 4am 7 January you do not have to quarantine on arrival in England if you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England.
- 5 January 2022
Changes to rules for fully vaccinated people travelling to England from 4am 7 January 2022.
- 24 December 2021
People who qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England can now end self-isolation after 7 days with 2 negative lateral flow tests.
- 20 December 2021
Further information about quarantine rules for children aged 4 and under.
- 7 December 2021
People aged 12 years and over must COVID-19 test before they travel to England from abroad.
- 4 December 2021
From 4am, Tuesday 7 December all people aged 12 years and over must also take a PCR or LFD COVID-19 test before they travel to England from abroad.
- 30 November 2021
People who qualify as fully vaccinated must quarantine and take a PCR test before the end of day 2 after they arrive in England. Lateral flow tests will not be accepted.
- 28 November 2021
From 4am 30 November 2021, fully vaccinated people must self-isolate and take a PCR test before the end of day 2 after they arrive in England. They may leave self-isolation if their PCR result is negative. Lateral flow tests will not be accepted.
- 25 November 2021
South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe will move onto the red list at 12.00 midday Friday 26 November. A temporary flight ban will be in place and all travellers who have been in these countries must quarantine and take tests.
- 22 November 2021
Travel to England rules for children no longer depend on their place of residence.
- 18 November 2021
Clarification about unclear or inconclusive test results.
- 8 November 2021
From 4am 22 November 2021, all children aged 17 and under will not have to quarantine on arrival in England.
- 22 October 2021
People who qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England can book a lateral flow test for use from 24 October instead of a PCR test.
- 15 October 2021
From 22 October, if you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, you will be able to book an antigen lateral flow device (LFD) test instead of a PCR for your ‘on arrival’ test.
- 4 October 2021
Rule changes for international travel to England for people who qualify as fully vaccinated.
- 19 July 2021
Changes to amber list rules on quarantine and testing.
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21.01.2022
Guidance
Travel to England from another country during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Check what COVID-19 tests you need to take and the quarantine rules for travel to England.
From:
Department for Transport and Department of Health and Social Care
Applies to England
Contents
- Changes to international travel rules from 11 February 2022
- International travel rules until 11 February 2022
- If you are fully vaccinated
- Check if you qualify as fully vaccinated
- If you are not fully vaccinated
- Travelling with children
- Medical and work-related exemptions
- Transiting through England
- Ireland, the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
- Red list countries and territories
- Travel abroad from England
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Changes to international travel rules from 11 February 2022
If you arrive in England after 4am, 11 February, the following rules will apply.
Fully vaccinated – from 11 February
If you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, you:
- will not need to take a COVID-19 test before you travel to England or after you arrive
- will not need to quarantine when you arrive
You will need to complete a passenger locator form before you travel to England.
Check if you can follow the rules for people who are fully vaccinated – includes people aged 17 and under.
Not fully vaccinated – from 11 February
If you do not qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, you will need to:
- show proof of a negative COVID-19 test – test to be taken in the 2 days before you travel to England
- book and pay for a COVID-19 PCR test– to be taken after you arrive in England
- complete a passenger locator formbefore you travel to England
You will need to book the PCR test before you travel.
You will not need to quarantine, unless the result of the PCR test is positive.
If you arrive in England before 4am, 11 February you must follow the current rules, as set out in this guidance below.
International travel rules until 11 February 2022
This page tells you what you must do before you travel to England and after you arrive.
What you must do depends on whether you qualify as fully vaccinated under the rules for travel to England.
There are different rules if you have been in a red list country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England. Red list rules apply whether you are fully vaccinated or not.
If you are fully vaccinated
This is what you need to do if you qualify under the fully vaccinated rules for travel to England.
Before you travel to England – fully vaccinated
Before you travel to England you must:
- book and pay for a COVID-19 test– to be taken after you arrive in England
- complete a passenger locator form– to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England
You will need to enter the booking reference for your COVID-19 test in the UK passenger locator form.
If you’re in England for less than 2 days, you still need to book and pay for a COVID-19 test to take after you arrive.
When you arrive in England – fully vaccinated
You do not need to quarantine when you arrive in England.
You must take a COVID-19 test. This is the test that you booked before travel. You can book either a lateral flow test or a PCR test.
You can take the test any time after you arrive and before the end of day 2 at the latest. The day you arrive is day 0.
If your test result is positive, you must self-isolate.
If your lateral flow test result is positive, you must also take a PCR test.
Read separate guidance on what you must do if your test result is positive.
Check if you qualify as fully vaccinated
To qualify under the fully vaccinated rules for travel to England, you must have proof of full vaccination with a full course of an approved vaccine.
You must have had your final dose of the vaccine at least 14 days before you arrive in England. The day you had your final dose does not count as one of the 14 days.
The proof of vaccination must have been issued by either:
- the UK vaccination programme
- the United Nations vaccine programme for staff and volunteers
- an overseas vaccination programme with an approved proof of vaccination for travel to the UK
Natural immunity
Proof of natural immunity will not be accepted as an alternative to proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
Children and other groups that can follow fully vaccinated rules
Even if you are not fully vaccinated, the fully vaccinated rules apply if you are:
- under 18 - see Travelling with children in this guidance
- taking part in an approved COVID-19 vaccine trial in the UK or the USA (US residents only for USA trials), or a phase 2 or 3 vaccine trial that is regulated by the EMA or SRA
- unable to have a COVID-19 vaccination for a medical reason which has been approved by a clinician under the medical exemptions process, and you are resident in England
Proving your vaccination status
If you are fully vaccinated under the UK vaccination programme, you can prove your vaccination status using either:
- NHS COVID Passfor England and Wales
- NHS Scotland COVID Status app
- COVIDCert NIin Northern Ireland
You can also use the NHS COVID Pass letter, which you can request via the NHS 119 service or online via NHS.UK. You cannot use the paper card you receive following your vaccination as proof of vaccination.
There are different ways to prove your vaccination status if you were vaccinated outside of the UK.
Check what proof is required for the country or territory where you were vaccinated.
If you cannot prove that you qualify under the fully vaccinated rules, you must follow the rules for people who are not fully vaccinated.
Red list countries
There are different rules if you have been in a red list country in the 10 days before you arrive in England.
Check which countries and territories are on the red list and read the red list rules.
If you are not fully vaccinated
This is what you need to do if you do not qualify under the fully vaccinated rules for travel to England.
Check this section of this guidance to see if you qualify as fully vaccinated.
Before you travel to England – not fully vaccinated
Before you travel to England you must:
- take a COVID-19 test – to be taken in the 2 days before you travel to England
- book and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests– to be taken after arrival in England
- complete a passenger locator form– to be completed in the 48 hours before you arrive in England
You will need to enter the booking reference for your day 2 and day 8 tests in the UK passenger locator form.
Read more about taking a COVID-19 test before you travel to England.
When you arrive in England – not fully vaccinated
After you arrive in England you must:
- quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 full days
- take your COVID-19 PCR tests – you must book these testsbefore you travel
You must take the first test on or before day 2 and the second test on or after day 8. The day you arrive is day 0.
If you are in England for less than 10 days, you need to quarantine for the time you are here. You need to book day 2 and day 8 PCR tests. You only need to take the tests if you are still in England on those days.
If the test result is positive
If your day 2 test is positive, you must self-isolate for 10 full days. The day you took the test is day 0.
You do not need to take the day 8 test if your day 2 test is positive. If your day 2 test is negative, you must take your day 8 test.
If your day 8 test is positive, you must self-isolate for 10 full days. The day you took the day 8 test is day 0.
If the test result is negative
If your day 2 test is negative, you must continue to quarantine.
You must take your day 8 test on or after day 8.
If your day 8 test is negative, you can stop quarantine on whichever is later:
- day 10 – day 0 is the day you arrived in England
- when you receive the day 8 test result
Example
If you receive your day 8 negative test result back on day 9, you must continue to quarantine until the end of day 10.
If you receive your day 8 negative test result back on day 12, you must quarantine until the end of day 12.
If the test result is unclear
If the result of your day 2 test is unclear, you must self-isolate for 10 full days. The day you took the test is day 0.
If the result of your day 8 test is negative, you can stop self-isolating on whichever is later:
- day 10 - day 0 is the day you arrived in England
- the day you received the negative day 8 test result
If your day 8 test is unclear, you must self-isolate for 10 full days. The day you took the day 8 test is day 0.
You can choose to take another private test. If that test result is a negative result, you can stop self-isolating on whichever is later:
- day 10 - day 0 is the day you arrive in England
- the day you received the negative replacement test result from the additional test
Test to Release scheme
If you need to quarantine, you may be able to end quarantine early if you pay for a private COVID-19 test through the Test to Release scheme.
Red list countries
There are different rules if you have been in a red list country in the 10 days before you arrive in England.
Check which countries and territories are on the red list and read the red list rules.
Travelling with children
The rules for travel to England are changing from 11 February 2022.
Children aged 4 and under do not have to take any COVID-19 travel tests.
Children aged 5 to 17 have to follow the testing and quarantine rules for people who qualify as fully vaccinated on arrival in England.
This means that they have to take a COVID-19 test after they arrive in England – before the end of day 2 at the latest.
You should also check the rules in the country you are travelling from as they may require children to take a test at the start of your journey to England.
There are different rules for children who have been in a red list country or territory in the 10 days before they arrive in England.
Medical and work-related exemptions
Some people cannot be fully vaccinated for medical reasons.
Read more about medical exemptions from vaccination.
There are also medical exemptions from:
Some people are exempt from some or all of the requirements because of the job they do.
Transiting through England
Read separate guidance if you are transiting through England as part of an international journey.
Ireland, the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you’re travelling to England from within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, you do not need to:
- complete a passenger locator form
- take any COVID-19 tests
- quarantine on arrival in England
This only applies if you have not been outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man in the 10 days before the day you arrive in England. If you have, you must follow the international travel rules in the place where you arrive.
See separate guidance on travel within the Common Travel Area after international travel.
Red list countries and territories
There are different rules if you have been in a red list country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England. If you need to follow red list rules, you must do so if you are fully vaccinated or not.
Check which countries and territories are on the red list and read the red list rules.
Travel abroad from England
Read guidance about what you need to do to travel abroad from England.
Published 22 June 2021
Last updated 24 January 2022 + show all updates
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08.08.2021
Department for Transport and Department of Health and Social Care
Applies to:England (see guidance for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland)
Contents
- Stay up-to-date
- Red list of countries and territories
- Red list rules
- Amber list of countries and territories
- Amber list rules
- Green list countries and territories
- Green list rules
- Ireland, the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
- Transit stops in amber or red list countries
- Job and medical exemptions
- Travelling abroad from England
- Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status when travelling abroad
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice
Stay up-to-date
The risk posed by individual countries and territories is continuously monitored and the green, amber and red lists are reviewed every 3 weeks.
Countries and territories can be moved between lists if conditions change. Sign up for an email alert to be notified when this page is updated.
What you must do when you arrive in England from abroad depends on where you have been in the 10 days before you arrive.
This page lists countries and territories as red, amber or green and tells you what you must do if you have been in those countries or territories.
You can also read an overview of all the things you need to do to:
Red list of countries and territories
Read the rules for red list countries and territories.
You should not travel to red list countries or territories.
Red list | Upcoming changes to the red list |
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Afghanistan | |
Angola | |
Argentina | |
Bangladesh | |
Bolivia | |
Botswana | |
Brazil | |
Burundi | |
Cape Verde | |
Chile | |
Colombia | |
Congo (Democratic Republic) | |
Costa Rica | |
Cuba | |
Dominican Republic | |
Ecuador | |
Egypt | |
Eritrea | |
Eswatini | |
Ethiopia | |
French Guiana | |
Georgia | Moved to the red list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrive in England after then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Guyana | |
Haiti | |
Indonesia | |
Kenya | |
Lesotho | |
Malawi | |
Maldives | |
Mayotte | Moved to the red list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrive in England after then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Mexico | Moved to the red list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrive in England after then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Mongolia | |
Mozambique | |
Myanmar | |
Namibia | |
Nepal | |
Oman | |
Pakistan | |
Panama | |
Paraguay | |
Peru | |
Philippines | |
Réunion | Moved to the red list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrive in England after then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Rwanda | |
Seychelles | |
Sierra Leone | |
Somalia | |
South Africa | |
Sri Lanka | |
Sudan | |
Suriname | |
Tanzania | |
Trinidad and Tobago | |
Tunisia | |
Turkey | |
Uganda | |
Uruguay | |
Venezuela | |
Zambia | |
Zimbabwe |
Red list rules
What you must do if you have been in a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England.
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 fully vaccinated.
Before travel to England
Before you travel to England you must:
- take a COVID-19 test – children aged 10 and under do not need to take this test
- book a quarantine hotel package, including 2 COVID-19 tests
- complete a passenger locator form
On arrival in England
On arrival in England you must:
Amber list of countries and territories
Read the rules for amber list countries and territories.
Amber list | Upcoming changes to the amber list |
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Akrotiri and Dhekelia | |
Albania | |
Algeria | |
Andorra | |
Armenia | |
Aruba | |
Azerbaijan | |
The Bahamas | |
Bahrain | Moved to the amber list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Belarus | |
Belgium | |
Belize | |
Benin | |
Bhutan | |
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
British Virgin Islands | |
Burkina Faso | |
Cambodia | |
Cameroon | |
Canada | |
Central African Republic | |
Chad | |
China | |
Comoros | |
Congo | |
Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue | |
Côte d’Ivoire | |
Curaçao | |
Cyprus | |
Czech Republic (Czechia) | |
Denmark | |
Djibouti | |
El Salvador | |
Equatorial Guinea | |
Estonia | |
Fiji | |
Finland | |
France | |
French Polynesia | |
Gabon | |
The Gambia | |
Ghana | |
Greece (including islands) | |
Greenland | |
Guadeloupe | |
Guatemala | |
Guinea | |
Guinea-Bissau | |
Honduras | |
Hungary | |
India | Moved to the amber list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Iran | |
Iraq | |
Italy | |
Jamaica | |
Japan | |
Jordan | |
Kazakhstan | |
Kiribati | |
Kosovo | |
Kuwait | |
Kyrgyzstan | |
Laos | |
Lebanon | |
Liberia | |
Libya | |
Liechtenstein | |
Lithuania | |
Luxembourg | |
Macao | |
Madagascar | |
Malaysia | |
Mali | |
Marshall Islands | |
Martinique | |
Mauritania | |
Mauritius | |
Micronesia | |
Moldova | |
Monaco | |
Montenegro | |
Morocco | |
Nauru | |
Netherlands | |
New Caledonia | |
Nicaragua | |
Niger | |
Nigeria | |
North Korea | |
North Macedonia | |
The Occupied Palestinian Territories | |
Palau | |
Papua New Guinea | |
Poland | |
Portugal (including the Azores) | Madeira is on the green watchlist. |
Qatar | Moved to the amber list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the red list rules. |
Russia | |
Samoa | |
San Marino | |
Sao Tome and Principe | |
Saudi Arabia | |
Senegal | |
Serbia | |
Solomon Islands | |
South Korea | |
South Sudan | |
Spain, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands (Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca) | |
St Kitts and Nevis | |
St Lucia | |
St Maarten | |
St Martin and St Barthélemy | |
St Pierre and Miquelon | |
St Vincent and the Grenadines | |
Sweden | |
Switzerland | |
Syria | |
Tajikistan | |
Thailand | |
Timor-Leste | |
Togo | |
Tonga | |
Turkmenistan | |
Tuvalu | |
Ukraine | |
United Arab Emirates | Moved to the amber list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the red list rules. |
United States (USA) | |
Uzbekistan | |
Vanuatu | |
Vietnam | |
Wallis and Futuna | |
Western Sahara | |
Yemen |
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.
Countries moving to the red list
If conditions change in a country or territory, it can be moved from the amber list to the red list. If there is a sudden change in conditions, a country or territory may be moved between lists without warning.
Amber list rules
What you must do if you have been in a country or territory on the amber list in the 10 days before you arrive in England.
Before travel to England
Before you travel to England you must:
- take a COVID-19 test – you must take the test in the 3 days before you travel to England
- book and pay for COVID-19 tests – to be taken after arrival in England
- complete a passenger locator form
You must do these things whether you are fully vaccinated or not.
On arrival in England
If you are fully vaccinated
After arrival in England you must take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2.
This applies if you’re fully vaccinated under either:
- the UK vaccination programme
- the UK vaccine programme overseas
- an approved vaccination programme in Europe or the USA - not all are recognised in England
It also applies if you are:
- taking part in an approved COVID-19 vaccine trial in the UK or the USA
- under 18 and resident in the UK, a UK Overseas Territory, the USA or one of the specified European countries
If you will be in England for less than 2 days you still need to book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test. You only need to take the test if you are still in England on day 2.
If you are not fully vaccinated
If you do not qualify under the fully vaccinated rules, 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 the fully vaccinated rules, quarantine and taking COVID-19 tests after arrival in England.
If you are in England for less than 10 days, you need to quarantine for the time you are here. You need to book day 2 and day 8 travel tests. You only need to take the tests if you are still in England.
France
The amber list rules for France changed 4am Sunday 8 August. The normal amber list rules now apply to France, including the rules for people who are fully vaccinated. If you arrived in England before 4am on Sunday 8 August, you must follow the rules that applied when you arrived.
Test to Release scheme
If you need to quarantine, you may be able to end quarantine early if you pay for a private COVID-19 test through the Test to Release scheme.
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.
Green list countries and territories
Read the rules for green list countries and territories.
Green list | Green watchlist and upcoming changes to the green list |
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Anguilla | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Antarctica/British Antarctic Territory | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Antigua and Barbuda | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Austria | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
Australia | |
Barbados | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Bermuda | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
British Indian Ocean Territory | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Brunei | |
Bulgaria | |
Cayman Islands | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Croatia | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Dominica | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Falkland Islands | |
Faroe Islands | |
Germany | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
Gibraltar | |
Grenada | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Hong Kong | . |
Iceland | |
Israel and Jerusalem | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Latvia | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
Madeira | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. Mainland Portugal and the Azores are on the amber list. |
Malta | |
Montserrat | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
New Zealand | |
Norway | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Romania | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
Singapore | |
Slovakia | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
Slovenia | Moved to the green list 4am, Sunday 8 August. If you arrived in England before then, you must follow the amber list rules. |
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands | |
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |
Taiwan | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Turks and Caicos Islands | Green watchlist – at risk of moving from green to amber. |
Countries on the green 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 a country or territory on the green list is at risk of moving to amber it will also be listed on the green watchlist.
If there is a sudden change in conditions, a country or territory may be moved between lists without warning.
Green list rules
What you have to do if you travel to England from a country or territory on the green list. You must only have been in or travelled through a green list country or the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man in the previous 10 days.
You must follow these rules even if you have been fully vaccinated.
Before travel to England
Before you travel to England you must:
- take a COVID-19 test – you must take the test in the 3 days before you travel to England
- 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
After arrival in England you must take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2.
You do not need to quarantine unless the test result is positive.
Children aged 4 and under do not need to take this test.
If you will be in England for less than 2 days you still need to book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test. You only need to take the test if you are still in England on day 2.
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.
Ireland, the UK, 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.
Transit stops in amber or red list countries
When you arrive in England you need to follow the rules for the highest risk country or territory that you have been in or passed through in the previous 10 days. That can include transit stops.
A transit stop is a stop where passengers can get on or off the same part of the transport in which you are travelling. It can apply to ships, trains or flights. Your ticket should show if a stop is a transit stop.
The rules of a country or territory that you make a transit stop in could apply if:
- new passengers get on and are able to mix with you
- you or other passengers get off the transport you are on and mix with other people, then get on again
Making a transit stop would not affect what you have to do on arrival in England if, during the stop:
- no new passengers, who are able to mix with you, get on
- no-one on-board gets off and mixes with people outside
- passengers get off but do not get back on
Private vehicles or coaches travelling through amber or red list countries and territories
If you are travelling to England in a private vehicle, the rules of the countries and territories you drive through apply. For example, if you drive through an amber list country, then you must follow the amber list rules when you arrive in England.
This applies whether you stop in the country or territory or not. You need to record the countries and territories you drive through on your passenger locator form.
Transiting through airports in England
See what you need to do if you are transiting ‘landside’ or transiting ‘airside’ through England.
Job and medical exemptions
Some people are exempt from some or all of the requirements:
Travelling abroad from England
Read an overview of all the things you need to do to:
You should not travel to red list countries or territories.
Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status when travelling abroad
An NHS COVID Pass shows your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination details or test results. This is your COVID-19 vaccination status.
You can use the NHS COVID Pass to prove your vaccination status when you:
- enter another country while travelling abroad
- return to England if you have been in an amber list country or territory
Find out:
- about using the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate your vaccination status
- if the countries or territories you are travelling to accept proof of COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their entry requirements
- how to prove your COVID-19 vaccination status if you are a resident of Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice continues to advise against all non-essential travel to some countries and territories. Many other countries have rules in place about who can enter and what you can do when you are there. These rules are not related to which colour list that country is on. Before you travel, you should read FCDO travel advice for the countries you will visit.
Published 7 May 2021
Last updated 8 August 2021 + show all updates
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#history
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01.07.2021
Recent and upcoming changes
International travel
You should not travel to red or amber list countries or territories. Some countries and territories will change status from 30 June. Check what you need to do to travel internationally.
In England
Step 3 restrictions remain in place. There is currently a 4-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap and it is expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July. From 21 June you can have more guests at weddings, civil partnerships and commemorative events following a funeral depending on venue capacity and how many can be safely accommodated with social distancing. Follow the guidance on what you can and cannot do.
All adults in England can now book COVID-19 vaccinations. Book your vaccinations on the NHS website.
In Scotland
Mainland Scotland and the Scottish islands not already in Level 0 will move to Level 0 on 19 July. Find out your area’s level in Scotland on GOV.SCOT.
In Wales
You can now choose 2 other households to meet in your home, becoming an extended household. Up to 30 people can meet outside. From 21 June weddings, civil partnerships and wakes can take place in regulated venues that have carried out a risk assessment. Read the rules for Wales on GOV.WALES.
In Northern Ireland
Up to 6 people from 2 households can socialise indoors, including for overnight stays and up to 15 people from no more than 3 households can meet in a private garden. Find out more about what you can and cannot do in Northern Ireland on nidirect.
- Travelling within England
- Travelling within the UK, the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands
- International travel
- England remains in Step 3
- How the rules changed on 21 June
- If you’re in an area where the new COVID-19 variant (known as Delta) is spreading
02.04.2021
Red list travel ban countries
If you have been in or through any of the countries listed below in the previous 10 days, you will be refused entry to the UK.
If you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK, you will be able to enter. You must quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days.
- Angola
- Argentina
- Bangladesh (will be added to the list 4am Friday 9 April)
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ecuador
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Kenya (will be added to the list 4am Friday 9 April)
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Oman
- Pakistan (will be added to the list 4am Friday 9 April)
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines (will be added to the list 4am Friday 9 April)
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Updates to the list
Any upcoming updates to list and updates that happened within the last 10 days.
Countries added to the list
Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and Philippines will be added to the list 4am Friday 9 April.
If you arrive in the UK from these places before 4am Friday 9 April, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place you’re staying and take a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8. You are eligible for the Test to Release scheme.
If you arrive in the UK from these places after 4am Friday 9 April, you must stay in your quarantine hotel for your 10-day quarantine period and take a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8.
Recent and upcoming changes
Restrictions are easing across the UK.
In England
The roadmap out of lockdown has begun. From 29 March, the ‘stay at home’ rule ended - and up to 6 people or 2 households can meet outside. Shielding ended on 31 March.
In Scotland
People will be asked to ‘Stay Local’ from 2 April. A timetable for further lockdown easing from 5 April is on GOV.SCOT.
In Wales
The stay local restriction was lifted on 27 March. It is illegal to travel in or out of Wales without a reasonable excuse, such as work. Holiday accommodation open for people living in Wales only. Read about the rules on GOV.WALES.
In Northern Ireland
The next review will happen on or before 15 April. You can read the guidance on current restrictions on nidirect.
11.02.2021
From 15 February
If you arrive in England from a country on the travel ban list (sometimes called the ‘red list’) you’ll need to self-isolate in a quarantine hotel for at least 10 days. Before you travel, you’ll need to book and pay for your hotel room and 2 COVID-19 tests to take during your stay.
If you’re coming from a country not on the banned travel list, you’ll need to self-isolate at home for 10 days and book 2 COVID-19 tests.
Entry ban on travel from red list countries
If you have been in or through any country on the travel ban red list in the previous 10 days, you will be refused entry to the UK.
If you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK, you will be able to enter. You must quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days. You cannot use the Test to Release scheme.
- Angola
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ecuador
- Eswatini
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores)
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Travel within the UK
- Follow the national lockdown travel rules
- How to travel safely if you’re walking, cycling, in a car or on public transport
International travel
- International travel is restricted: check coronavirus travel advice
- Entering or returning to the UK
- How to self-isolate when you travel to England before 15 February
- How to quarantine when you arrive in England on or after 15 February
- Booking a stay and tests in a quarantine hotel
- Testing for people travelling to England
- Reduce self-isolation time after travel by paying for a test
Coronavirus testing before travel to the UK
You must have proof of a negative coronavirus test to enter the UK. Read about:
- coronavirus testing for people travelling to England
- coronavirus testing for people travelling to Northern Ireland
- coronavirus testing for people travelling to Scotland
- coronavirus testing for people travelling to Wales
12.10.2020
Local COVID alert levels: what you need to know
Information on local COVID alert levels, including what they mean, why they are being introduced and what the different levels are.
From: Department of Health and Social Care
Applies to :England (see guidance for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland)
Contents
- What local COVID alert levels mean
- Why the government is introducing local COVID alert levels
- Local COVID alert level: medium
- Local COVID alert level: high
- Local COVID alert level: very high
What local COVID alert levels mean
Local COVID alert levels set out information for local authorities, residents and workers about what to do and how to manage the outbreak in their area.
Find out what you can and cannot do if you live, work or travel in each local COVID alert level.
Check the local COVID alert level of your local area to see which level applies to you.
Why the government is introducing local COVID alert levels
The government is committed to ensuring the right levels of intervention in the right places to manage outbreaks. Working with local authorities through the contain framework, our approach has been simplified so that there are now 3 local COVID alert levels.
Local COVID alert level: medium
This is for areas where national restrictions continue to be in place.
This means:
- you must not socialise in groups larger than 6, indoors or outdoors (other than where a legal exemption applies)
- businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law
- certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am
- businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through
- schools and universities remain open
- places of worship remain open, subject to the rule of 6
- weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees
- exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors, or indoors if the rule of 6 is followed
You must:
You should continue to:
- follow social distancing rules
- work from home where you can effectively do so
- when travelling, plan ahead or avoid busy times and routes. Walk or cycle if you can
Find out more about the measures that apply in medium alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Local COVID alert level: high
This is for areas with a higher level of infections where some additional restrictions are in place.
This means on top of restrictions in alert level medium:
- you must not socialise with anybody outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
- you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other spaces like beaches or parks (other than where specific exemptions apply in law)
- businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law
- certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am
- businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through
- schools, universities and places of worship remain open
- weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees
- exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors. These will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with or share a support bubble with, or for youth or disability sport
- you can continue to travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but should look to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible
You must:
You should continue to:
- follow social distancing rules
- work from home where you can effectively do so
- walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport
Find out more about the measures that apply in high alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Local COVID alert level: very high
This is for areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place. The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary, and are based on discussions between central and local government. You should therefore check the specific rules in your area.
At a minimum, this means:
- you must not socialise with anybody you do not live with, or have formed a support bubble with, in any indoor setting or in any private garden or at most outdoor hospitality venues and ticketed events
- you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in an outdoor public space such as a park or beach, the countryside, a public garden or a sports venue
- pubs and bars must close. They can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant, which means serving substantial meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal. They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal
- schools and universities remain open
- places of worship remain open, but household mixing is not permitted
- weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees. However, wedding receptions are not allowed
- exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors. These will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with (or share a support bubble with), or for youth or disability sport
- you should try to avoid travelling outside the very-high alert level area you are in or entering a very-high alert level area, other than for things like work, education or youth services, to meet caring responsibilities or if you are travelling through as part of a longer journey
- you should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if you are resident in a very-high alert level area, or avoid staying overnight in a very-high alert level area if you are resident elsewhere
You must:
You should continue to:
- follow social distancing rules
- work from home where you can effectively do so
- travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but aim to reduce the number of journeys you make
This is the baseline in very-high alert level areas. The government will also seek to agree additional interventions in consultation with local authorities, in order to drive down transmission of the virus. These could include the following options:
- restrictions preventing the sale of alcohol in hospitality or closing all hospitality (except takeaway and delivery)
- closing indoor and outdoor entertainment venues and tourist attractions
- closing venues such as leisure centres and gyms (while ensuring provision remains available for elite athletes, youth and disabled sport and physical activity)
- closing public buildings, such as libraries and community centres (while ensuring provision remains available for youth and childcare activities and support groups)
- closing personal care and close contact services or prohibiting the highest-risk activities
- closing performing arts venues for the purposes of performing to audiences
You should therefore check whether additional restrictions apply in your area.
Find out more about the measures that apply in very high alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
22.09.2020
Entering the UK
Contents
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and entering or returning to the UK
- What else happens when you arrive
- Before you leave for the UK
- At border control
- Baggage checks
- Layovers and transiting through a UK airport
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and entering or returning to the UK
If you’re a resident or visitor travelling to the UK from any country, you must provide your journey and contact details. If you do not do this before you arrive it might take you longer to enter the UK.
You’ll also need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 14 days after you arrive, unless you’re travelling from certain countries or territories.
You may be fined up to £100 if you refuse to provide your contact details. You may be fined more if you break this rule more than once. You may also be fined up to £1,000 if you refuse to self-isolate, or you could face further action.
There are different self-isolation rules and penalties depending on whether you are travelling to:
When you do not need to self-isolate
You may not need to self-isolate for 14 days if you’re travelling from some countries or territories.
You still have to provide your journey and contact details.
These countries or territories are different depending on whether you’re travelling to:
You’ll still need to self-isolate if you’ve visited or made a ‘transit stop’ in the previous 14 days in any country that is not on the list. A ‘transit stop’ is a stop where passengers can get on or off a coach, ferry, train or plane. Your ticket should say if a stop is a transit stop.
The 14 days begin from the date you left that country.
When you do not need to provide your details or self-isolate in the UK
You do not need to complete the form or self-isolate if you’re travelling from one of the following places, and you were there for 14 days or more:
- Ireland
- the Channel Islands
- the Isle of Man
There are other reasons why you might not need to complete the form or self-isolate. Read the list of who does not need to complete the form or self-isolate.
What else happens when you arrive
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.
What you can bring with you depends on where you’re travelling from. You must declare to customs:
- anything over your duty-free allowance
- banned or restricted goods in the UK
- goods that you plan to sell
- more than €10,000 (or its equivalent) in cash, if you’re coming from outside the EU
You and your baggage may be checked for anything you must declare.
Before you leave for the UK
Check what documents you’ll need to enter the UK.
You’re from an EEA country or Switzerland
You can enter the UK with either a valid passport or national identity card issued by an EEA country.
You’re not from an EEA country
You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.
You may also need a visa, depending on which country you’re from.
Check if you need a visa to enter the UK.
You may also need a visa if you’re ‘transiting’ or travelling through the UK, for example you’re changing flights at a UK airport.
Applying for a visa
You must apply for your visa before you arrive in the UK.
Travelling with children
You may be asked at the border to prove the relationship between yourself and any children travelling with you, if you do not seem to be the parent, for example if you have a different surname.
You can prove this with:
- a birth or adoption certificate showing your relationship with the child
- divorce or marriage certificates if you’re the parent but have a different surname from the child
- a letter from the child’s parent giving permission for the child to travel with you and providing contact details, if you’re not the parent
Before you board
Your ‘carrier’ (for example airline or transport provider) will check your passport and other travel documents. They’ll send this information electronically to Border Force.
You can ask to see the information about you that’s been sent by carriers. You’ll have to pay a £10 fee.
At border control
Your passport or identity card will be checked.
You must:
- have your passport or identity card ready - remove it from a holder or wallet if you use one
- remove your sunglasses if you’re wearing them
- move through passport control together if you’re in a family
Arriving by bus or coach
You have to leave the bus when you arrive at border control.
Make sure you:
- are ready to get off the bus when you arrive
- have your travel documents ready
Read the guidance for school parties and groups coming to the UK by coach.
If you’re from an EEA country or Switzerland
You can use the EU/EEA channel to get your passport or identity card checked - this is usually faster than the other channels.
The EEA includes the EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
You can use automatic ePassport gates at some airports if your passport has a ‘chip’ on it and you’re 12 or over. If you’re between 12 and 17, you must be accompanied by an adult.
These gates use facial recognition technology to check your identity against the photo in your passport.
If you’re from a non-EEA country
You no longer have to fill in a landing card. Your passport (and visa if you have one) will be checked at border control. You’ll usually be asked why you’re coming to the UK.
Because of coronavirus (COVID-19) there are changes at border control. You cannot currently use the automatic ePassport gates if you’re from any non-EEA country.
You should see a border control officer and follow the UK/EEA immigration lanes if you’re from:
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- South Korea
- United States
When else you must see a border control officer
You must see a border control officer and get a stamp in your passport if you’re from a non-EEA country and entering the UK:
- on a short term study visa up to 6 months
- with a Tier 5 Creative or Sporting certificate of sponsorship for up to 3 months (and you want to enter without a visa)
- on a permitted paid engagement
- to accompany or join your EEA family member
You cannot get a stamp if you use the ePassport gates. Without a stamp you will not be allowed to carry out the activities you came to the UK to do.
Registered Travellers
You should see a border control officer and use the UK/EEA channels.
Because of coronavirus (COVID-19) there are changes at border control. You cannot currently use the automatic ePassport gates.
Travelling with a UK biometric residence permit
You’ll have a biometric residence permit if your fingerprints were taken when you applied.
Your fingerprints will be checked at border control - they’ll be checked against the ones stored on your visa document.
If you’re joining or travelling with an EEA or Swiss family member
You should see a border control officer instead of using the automatic ePassport gates.
If you’re refused entry
You’ll be told in writing:
- why you’ve been refused entry to the UK
- if you can appeal against the decision
- when you will be removed from the UK
You’ll usually have to leave the UK immediately.
You may be allowed into the UK temporarily (usually for up to a week) but your passport will be taken from you and you must report to immigration officers at set times.
Baggage checks
You must co-operate if you’re stopped and asked about your baggage.
If you break the rules your goods and any vehicle you use to transport them may be seized.
If your baggage is checked
Your baggage is usually checked in front of you.
Customs officers keep a record of:
- all baggage they open and check
- any damage to your baggage or belongings during a check
If your things are damaged
You may be offered compensation if your baggage or belongings are damaged during a customs check.
Making a complaint
You can:
- ask for the duty manager if you want to complain about a customs check while you’re at the border
- send your complaint to Border Force if you want to complain later
Layovers and transiting through a UK airport
Passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country is called ‘transiting’. Some travellers call it a ‘layover’.
There are 2 types of transiting:
- ‘airside’ - you do not pass through UK border control before you leave on your connecting journey
- ‘landside’ - you do pass through UK border control, but come back through it and leave the UK within a short amount of time (usually 24 hours)
Find out if you need a UK visa for your layover.
Announcements
- What has changed – 22 September
Published 22 September 2020
- North East England local restrictions
Published 17 September 2020
- Prime Minister announces new coronavirus (COVID-19) safety rules
Published 9 September 2020
Freight, bus and road transport businesses
- Coronavirus: dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) annual inspections
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Heavy Goods (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators
- Traffic commissioners: contingency and emergency planning, coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for the freight transport industry
- Packaging and transport requirements for patient samples – UN3373
Source: https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/print
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Source: WCO/Her Majesty Revenue and Customs
23.04.2020
The Covid-19 outbreak is the biggest public health emergency in a generation. The United
Kingdom (UK) is doing everything it can to tackle the pandemic and mitigate its impact.
The UK has already taken several steps. These include reducing dwell times for shipments
to allow for quicker permission to progress, assessing the need for personnel to be on site if
such functions can be discharged remotely and changes to site opening hours to allow for
greater facilitation.
We have also introduced the use of email in lieu of postal applications for authorisations to
reduce cross contamination and viral spread and we are allowing the use of estimated
figures for the completion of supplementary declarations.
We are advising traders, their agents and relevant government agencies to exchange
documents electronically. This can be by email, fax or digital photograph. Traders may also
apply for their existing authorisations to apply to additional locations. We will also be
publishing online an exhaustive list of government agencies at the border and their email
addresses and contact details.
We have also taken a number of measures in relation to transit movements. These include
goods moving under transit procedures being taken directly to any approved Temporary
Storage Facility even if the facility is not located with a Transit Office of Departure.
Providing relief from import duties (customs and import VAT) for medical equipment to assist
in the fight against Covid-19 has been a key part of the UK response. We have also
activated our disaster relief clearance route to allow for faster clearance through the ports of
goods to combat Covid-19.
The Chancellor has announced an unprecedented package of support for businesses. This
includes enhanced Time to Pay arrangements, £330 billion worth of government-backed and
guaranteed loans and a workers’ support package. VAT registered businesses can also
defer their domestic VAT payments due with their VAT returns between now and the end of
June and will have until the end of the financial year to pay the VAT due.
These changes have been published on the Gov.uk site and we have interacted with trade
bodies to maximise the distribution to businesses across the country. Please follow these
links to the relevant guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-goods-through-customs-during-the-coronavirus-covid19
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/customs-authorisations-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/difficulties-paying-hmrc
Source: European Commission
08.04.2020
Information about travel restrictions and impact on transport
The UK Department for Transport has sent a letter outlining COVID-19 response actions that are being taken in relation to road transport:
https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/uk-actions-road-tra...
Further information:
https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/uk_covi...
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16.03.2020
Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting essential goods
The UK has notified to a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting essential goods. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and the purpose of this document is to notify the Commission accordingly. It will apply to those drivers involved in the delivery of food, non-food (personal care and household paper and cleaning) and over the counter pharmaceuticals when undertaking certain journeys in England, Scotland and Wales.
Start date: 18.03.2020
End date: 16.04.2020
Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxatio...
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/coronavirus-response_en