Unvaccinated Travelers Can Visit the UK from Green List Countries

As of May 17th, 2021, unvaccinated travelers can visit the UK from green list countries. This means that if you’re not fully vaccinated, you can still travel to the UK as long as you’re coming from a country on the green list. Here’s what you need to know about this change.

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Introduction

The UK has released its list of 12 countries that travelers can visit without having to quarantine upon arrival. The list is based on the countries’ rates of coronavirus infection and vaccination. All of the countries on the list are “green” except for Portugal, which is “amber.”

The UK is also requiring all travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test before departure and to take another test on or before day two of their arrival in England. Travelers will also need to complete a locator form and provide proof of their accommodation.

The full list of countries includes:
-Australia
-New Zealand
-Singapore
-South Korea
-Brunei
-Iceland
-Israel
-Lichtenstein
-Mauritius
-Monaco
-NZ
-(the Faroe Islands, Greenland and St Pierre & Miquelon are excluded)

What are the requirements to visit the UK from a green list country?

As of May 17, 2021, people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can travel to the UK from green list countries. To be considered fully vaccinated, you must have received two doses of a vaccine that is approved for use in the UK (such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) or one dose of a vaccine that is approved for use in the UK (such as the AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson vaccine). You must also have received your final dose at least two weeks before your planned trip to the UK.

If you are not fully vaccinated, you can still travel to the UK from a green list country if you meet all of the following requirements:

-You must take a COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before your departure from a green list country.
-You must take another COVID-19 test on or before day 2 of your arrival in the UK.
-You must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in the UK.

If you cannot meet all of these requirements, you will not be able to enter the UK. For more information on travel to the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors.

What are the benefits of being vaccinated?

There are many benefits to being vaccinated against diseases. Vaccination protects not only the person being vaccinated, but also the community around them. When a high percentage of people in a community are vaccinated, it limits the spread of disease and helps protect those who can’t be vaccinated, such as babies, cancer patients, and people with weakened immune systems.

What are the risks of not being vaccinated?

There are a number of risks associated with not being vaccinated, including the potential for contracting and spreading diseases, as well as the possibility of experiencing severe side effects from the disease itself. Vaccines help to protect people by increasing immunity to diseases and making it less likely that they will contract or spread them.

What should you do if you are not vaccinated?

If you are not vaccinated, you will need to take some extra steps to ensure that you are able to visit the UK from green list countries. You should first check with your doctor to see if you are medically able to travel. If you are cleared for travel, you will need to get a travel insurance policy that covers you in case you become ill while abroad. You should also check the requirements of the country you are visiting to make sure that you meet their entry requirements.

What are the quarantine requirements for green list countries?

As of May 17, 2021, fully vaccinated travelers can visit the UK from green list countries without having to quarantine. This applies to all four UK nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

To be considered fully vaccinated, you must receive two doses of a vaccine that is approved for use in the UK, such as Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca. The second dose must be received at least 14 days before travel. You must also have received your final dose no more than six months before travel.

If you are not fully vaccinated, you will need to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in the UK. This can be reduced to five days if you take a COVID-19 test on day five of your quarantine and it comes back negative.

What are the testing requirements for green list countries?

As of May 17, 2021, the United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance to allow fully vaccinated adults to travel from green list countries without the need for quarantine or testing.

The list of green list countries is currently limited to:
-Australia
-New Zealand
-Singapore
-Brunei
-Iceland
-Faroe Islands
-Gibraltar
-Heligoland
-South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Travelers should note that there are still some restrictions in place even for green list countries. All travelers will need to provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of departure. In addition, all travelers will need to complete a passenger locator form before arrival.

What are the travel restrictions for green list countries?

As of May 17, 2021, unvaccinated travelers can visit the UK from green list countries. Travelers must take a COVID-19 test before departure and on Day 2 and 5 of their trip. They must also self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival.

What are the entry requirements for green list countries?

As of May 17, 2021, the United Kingdom is welcoming travelers from a select number of countries without the need for quarantine. These “green list” countries are considered to be safe for travel, and visitors from these nations will not need to self-isolate upon arrival in the UK.

To be eligible to visit the UK from a green list country, travelers must meet the following requirements:

– Be a resident of and have departed from one of the green list countries within 48 hours prior to arrival in the UK
– Possess a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure
– Complete an online Passenger Location Form before arrival in the UK
– Show proof of residence in a green list country upon arrival in the UK

Visitors from green list countries will be required to take another PCR test on or before day 2 of their stay in the UK. Travelers who do not meet these requirements will be subject to self-isolation measures.

How long can you stay in the UK if you are from a green list country?

Unvaccinated travelers can visit the UK from green list countries for up to six months. The UK has a list of countries that are categorized as green, amber, or red, based on the risk of transmitting COVID-19. Green list countries have a very low risk of transmitting COVID-19, while amber and red list countries have a higher risk.