Covid-19: England Opens to Fully Vaccinated Travelers from EU and US
Photo source: Heathrow Airport
The UK government on Wednesday announced that passengers who have been fully vaccinated in Europe* and the USA will not have to quarantine when entering England from amber list countries.
The decision is as part of a range of new measures designed by the UK to continue to drive forward the reopening of international travel. Currently, only fully vaccinated British travelers can avoid quarantine when arriving from amber list countries (except France).
“We’re helping reunite people living in the US and European countries with their family and friends in the UK Family,” Shapps wrote on twitter.
It is reminded that Greece and a number of countries in Europe are on the UK’s amber list.
From Monday, August 2, at 4am, passengers who are fully vaccinated in the EU with vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or in the USA with vaccines authorised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or in the Swiss vaccination programme, will be able to travel to England without having to quarantine or take a day 8 test on arrival.
Source: British Airways
Amber arrivals who have been fully vaccinated in the USA and European countries will still be required to complete a pre-departure test before arrival into England, alongside a PCR test on or before day 2 after arrival.
Separate rules will continue to apply for those arriving from France. Those vaccinated in the US will also need to provide proof of US residency. Passengers from all countries cannot travel to the UK unless they have completed a passenger locator form.
The UK government also confirmed on Wednesday the go ahead for international cruise sailings to restart from England in line with Public Health England guidance.
Click here for all ‘green’, ‘amber’ or ‘red’ list rules for entering England.
* EU Member States, European Free Trade Association countries and the European microstate countries of Andorra, Monaco and Vatican City.
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