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IMPORTANT CHANGE TO RETURN PROTOCOL TO UK

In addition to the current protocol.

Changes to pre-departure testing from 4 am, Tuesday 7 December 2021

From 4 am, Tuesday 7 December all people aged 12 years and over must take a PCR or LFD COVID-19 test before they travel to England from abroad.

You have to take a test a maximum of 48 hours before leaving. This will apply whether you qualify as fully vaccinated or not.

What are the new Covid rules for traveling to the UK?

From Tuesday 30 November, every traveler entering the UK will need to take a PCR test within 48 hours of arrival.

What is the new rule for PCR tests?

It follows concerns about the newly identified Omicron variant of Covid, which has also led to a quarantine being reintroduced for travelers from some African countries.

From 04:00 GMT on Tuesday 30 November, if you are entering the UK from a foreign country (apart from Ireland), you have two days to take a PCR test - a lateral flow test will no longer be accepted.

The PCR test must be booked before you travel, and bought privately from a government-approved list of providers.

While you are waiting for a result, you must self-isolate - whether or not you have been vaccinated. You can stop self-isolating if your test is negative.

Which countries are on the red list now?

Ten southern African countries have been added to the UK's travel red list, because of fears about Omicron.

These are South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini Angola, Namibia, Mozambique and Zambia.

The only people allowed to enter the UK from these countries are UK or Irish nations, or UK residents.

They will have to pay for and self-isolate in a pre-booked government-approved hotel for 10 days.

Rates are:

10 days (11-nights) for one adult - £2,285
Additional adult (or child over 11) - £1,430
Children aged five to 11 - £325

What if I'm unvaccinated?

If you aren't fully vaccinated - and you're over 18 - you need to:

take a PCR or lateral flow/antigen test (not a free NHS test) in the three days before you travel to the UK
take a test on or before day two and on or after day eight after your return.
self-isolate at home for 10 days after arrival in the UK

Test to Release will remain an option for unvaccinated passengers to England who wants to shorten their quarantine.

What are the rules in the US?

Vaccinated people who have had a negative test taken no more than three days before travelling can enter the US without quarantining.

Another test, three to five days after arriving in the US, is recommended.

Vaccine certificates - including the NHS Covid Pass and equivalents from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - are accepted.

Children under 18 do not need to be vaccinated, but should also take a test after arriving.

Masks are mandatory on planes and in airports, and travellers must follow state and local rules at their destination.

Cheap PCR tests for day two UK arrivals

We are not associated with these companies We only list firms on the UK Government's approved list – we've checked reviews and price accuracy (as much as we can). There are no certainties so always do your own checks

https://covid.randox.com/day-2-pcr-tests/

https://www.traveltesting.eurofins.co.uk/

https://www.testingforall.org/

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