UK travel, entry requirements change starting Jan. 9: goodbye quarantine
For all those who are planning a trip to London and the rest of Britain in the coming days [...]
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For all those planning to travel to London and the rest of Britain in the coming days, it is important to know the new requirements in order to be cleared for boarding.
In this article:
What changes
The current restrictions were included with the outbreak of the omicron variant in late November. In particular, the news that will make everyone happy is the end of the isolation requirement pending the outcome of the PCR swab within 2 days of arrival on the island.
The best bonuses
The changes in the rules for travel to England For fully vaccinated travelers will shoot from 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9
It will be possible to choose whether to undergo a rapid buffer instead of PCR buffer On arrival in England.
Covid test at airport for arriving passengers
You must book the test before you travel to England, reservations will kick off at 4 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. In case the rapid swab gives a positive result, it will be necessary to undergo a PCR swab and isolate yourself while waiting for the test result. The important thing is that the eventual PCR test will be free.
The rules on full vaccination also apply to children aged 17 and under, people participating in an approved vaccine trial, and people who cannot vaccinate for medical reasons. To learn in detail about the rules in the UK regarding full vaccination you can consult the NHS website.
If you arrive in England before 4 a.m. on January 9., you have to follow the current rules for fully vaccinated people. Rules for people who do not qualify as fully vaccinated to travel to England will remain the same.
