This information applies for anyone returning to the UK on or before 3 October 2021.
As we return to international travel, the UK government has set out a new traffic light system based on Covid-19 risk levels, with each destination given a status of green, amber or red. Read on for our simplified guide to the new system and what it will mean for your holiday plans.
This new system of green-, amber- and red-list countries is designed to provide clearly defined categorisation for each destination, so you can know with certainty what will be required, from a UK perspective, when you set out on your travels. Here’s how countries will be categorised:
As well as the above, it’s important to remember that each country will have its own list of entry requirements, which you’ll need to check at the time of booking and again before departure. These might include the need for PCR testing prior to your outbound journey or on arrival as well as the possible need to quarantine.