From 4am today (11 February 2022), the new UK coronavirus travel rules come into effect. These rules are set to make international travel cheaper and easier for those seeking to jet off this half-term.
This change in rules means fully-vaccinated travellers arriving into the UK no longer need to take any COVID-19 tests. Therefore, the UK currently has one of the most free-flowing borders in Europe.
Therefore, fully vaccinated travellers will not be subject to any testing regulations but will still be required to complete a passenger locator form.
As well as this, arrivals who are not fully vaccinated will only be required to take a pre-departure test two days prior to their departure for the UK and a PCR two days following their arrival.
Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary stated that “The UK has eased international travel measures for COVID-19 and now has one of the most free-flowing borders in the world – sending a clear message that we are open for business.”
“As our travel sector rapidly recovers, and we accelerate towards a future where we want travel to remain open for good, these rule changes coming ahead of half term are good news for families, businesses and the travel sector.”
