UK Covid Travel Guidelines January 2022

14 January 2022

Last week the UK government announced a series of changes to the requirements for travellers arriving in England. These changes have since been adopted by the devolved authorities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Starting from the 7^th of January 2022 fully vaccinated passengers heading to the UK no longer need to take a Covid-19 ‘pre-departure’ test before setting off or self-isolate on arrival but must continue to take their post-arrival tests. In addition, it is now permitted to take a lateral flow test rather than a more expensive PCR test, again reducing expenditure.

The rules for non-vaccinated travellers have not changed, meaning they will be required to take the pre-departure test while still abroad, and on their return enter self-isolation for 10 days, with PCR tests on days 2 and 8.

All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to complete a Passenger Locator Form ahead of setting off to the UK.

For more information about UK entry requirements, eligible vaccines, to book tests and to download a Passenger Locator Form please refer to https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control.