Where can I travel?

Last update: 29 November 2021

On the 4 October 2021, the rules for international travel to England changed from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the ‘rest of the world’. The rules for travel from countries and territories not on the red list will depend on your vaccination status. More information can be found here.

The UK government traffic light system is applicable only for your return to England, a country's status can change and each country will also have its own entry requirements. Please familiarise yourself with these requirements before you travel at the FCDO website here or speak to your travel specialist for more details. Please note there may be different rules applying to entry to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland so it is prudent to check each of the relevant government’s sites for the latest advice. 

Here is a useful tool from Visa Central that provides information on entering countries, as well as providing re-entry information for returning to your country of origin. In addition, it gives a brief summary of the in-country experience relating to local COVID-19 restrictions. Please also speak to one of our Travel Specialists if you require further assistance.

Green light for travel

Updated 29 November 2021

The following countries or territories have been moved to the ‘rest of the world’ list by the UK government. This means if you are fully vaccinated, you no longer have to take a pre-departure test before arriving back into England or quarantine at home for 10 days. All travellers returning to the UK will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test by the end of day 2 of arrival and will be required to self-isolate until they receive a negative result, regardless of their vaccination status. Each country will also have its own entry requirements. Make sure you have familiarised yourself with these requirements before you travel at the FCDO website here or speak to your travel specialist for more details.

Travel later

The following countries have been placed on the UK government’s red list. See here for full details on what steps you need to take if you’ve been in a red list country. When you arrive in England you must quarantine in a managed hotel for 10 days, and take 2 COVID-19 tests. You must follow these rules even if you’ve been fully vaccinated.