Wondering where you might be able to travel to this year? Yearning for that dream holiday? Our brand new Travel Tracker provides the latest, country specific travel information and restrictions, amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Australia is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. This advice is being kept under constant review.
Entry to Australia is limited, and all travellers to Australia must take a mandatory 14-day self isolation period. States and Territories are introducing charges for quarantine.
Lockdown restrictions have been re-imposed back in Victoria.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Austria. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. UK government announced that anyone returning from Austria must self isolate for 14 days upon arrival back in UK.
Entry to Austria without the need for a COVID-19 test or quarantine is now possible from the UK.
If you have been in a country other than the UK in the 10 days before you arrive in Austria, depending on the country you may need to self-isolate on arrival or provide a medical certificate showing a negative test result for COVID-19
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Belgium. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. If you are returning to the UK from Belgium, you must self isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
If you plan to travel to Belgium by air or boat you must complete the Passenger Locator Form. Travellers entering Belgium from high risk (red) regions will be required to take a test and to self-isolate for 7 days, provided you take a test on day 5 and that test result is negative for COVID-19. Large parts of the North of England, Wales and Scotland are in the red regions.
Parts of Southern England are in the medium risk zone (orange) whereby travel into Belgium is possible but the country may impose a COVID-19 test and quarantine.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Canada is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. This advice is being kept under constant review.
Any travellers will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days both arriving in Canada, or returning back to UK.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Croatia. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Anyone returning to the UK from Croatia must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
There is currently no requirement for UK nationals to produce a negative COVID test or self-isolate on arrival in Croatia.The Croatian government has introduced a new online entry form to expedite the entry of foreign visitors.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Cyprus has formed a 'air corridor' with the UK, meaning that UK residents can travel to Cyprus without having to quarantine for 14 days upon return.
From 1 August 2020, British travellers are permitted to visit Cyprus, but must provide a negative Coronavirus test on arrival, obtained within 72 hours before travel. Travellers must also obtain a Cyprus Flight Pass prior to travel.
The authorities in the north of Cyprus are now permitting entry to arrivals from the UK. You will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result (done between 0 – 120 hours prior to the time of the flight) on arrival. You must then enter authority-assigned quarantine facilities, at your own expense, for 7 days. A second PCR test will be carried out at the end of the quarantine period.
Face masks must be worn in public at all times. Some entertainment venues including clubs and casinos have been closed until 1 October and strict social distancing rules will need to be followed in other spaces.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to the Czech Republic. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Anyone returning to the UK from Czech Republic must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
From 22 October, you are only allowed to enter the Czech Republic for essential purposes, such as business or study. Entry for tourism is not permitted.
From Monday 12 October all cultural venues – including museums, galleries and attractions such as zoos – will be closed for 2 weeks.
Denmark is exempt from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
The requirement to self-isolate on return to the UK from Denmark will be lifted for those arriving on or after 4am on 25 October.
The UK is a ‘banned’ country for Denmark. This means that you can only enter Denmark from the UK if you have a ‘worthy’ purpose to enter. This is also true of the Faroe Islands.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Estonia is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. This advice is being kept under constant review.
From 24 August Estonia has added the UK to the list of countries from which arrivals are required to self-isolate for 14 days. From 1 September, you have the option of taking a test to reduce your self-isolation period.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The FCO advise against all but essential travel to France (including Corsica), based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. This advice is being kept under constant review. Anyone arriving back to the UK, from France, from Saturday 15th August will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
UK arrivals in France are not currently required to self-isolate upon arrival.
Arrivals by sea and air routes will need to complete a ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that do not pose a high risk for British travellers. Germany has formed a 'travel corridoor' with the UK, meaning that travellers returning from Germany to the UK are not required to self isolate for 14 days. This advice is being kept under constant review.
Travellers entering Germany from anywhere in the UK must enter quarantine for 14 days and take a COVID-19 test. They are also required to notify the local German health authority in their place of residence/accommodation.
Mainland Greece and all Greek islands, are exempt from the FCDO’s advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
The requirement to self-isolate on return to the UK from Mykonos will be lifted for those arriving on or after 4am on 25 October.
If you travel to Greece, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form at least 24 hours before travel. Failure to do so in advance may result in your carrier not allowing you to travel, a 500 Euro fine on arrival or the Greek authorities not allowing you to enter the country.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Italy has formed a 'travel corridor' with the UK, meaning that UK residents can travel to Italy without having to quarantine for 14 days upon return or when they arrive in Italy. This advice is being kept under constant review.
You have to complete a self-declaration form before travelling to Italy. A negative COVID test is required when you arrive in Italy from the UK. You’ll be asked to show evidence that you tested negative in a test administered in the 72 hours before your travel.
If you are tested for Coronavirus in Italy and receive a positive result, then you will be held in a quarantine facility until two consecutive negative tests have been recorded. This may be a lengthy process.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Ireland has formed a 'travel bridge' with the UK, meaning that UK residents can travel to Ireland without having to quarantine for 14 days upon return. This advice is being kept under constant review.
All arrivals from overseas, including Irish residents, are asked to restrict their movement for 14 days on arrival.
On 15 September 2020, the Irish Government published a plan for ‘Living with COVID-19’ in the 6-9 months covering the end of 2020 and early 2021. Counties Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan are at Level 4 of the Irish Government’s ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’. The remainder of Ireland is at Level 3.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Malta. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Any travellers returning from Malta to the UK now have to quarantine for 14 days on arrival.
As of midnight on Friday 23 October passengers travelling from Belfast, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle are required to submit a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test before boarding flights to Malta. The test should be dated no more than 72 hours before arrival.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential travel to the Netherlands. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Anyone arriving back to the UK, from The Netherlands, from Saturday 15th August will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
From 13 October 2020, if you’re travelling to the Netherlands from the UK, you should self-isolate for ten days upon arrival in the Netherlands. If you are staying in the Netherlands for fewer than ten days then you should quarantine for the duration of your stay.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. New Zealand (and The Cook islands) are exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. This advice is being kept under constant review.
New Zealand's borders are essentially closed at present, with any small exceptions having to self isolate for 14 days on arrival.
NZ government have implemented another local lockdown in Auckland as there has been 4 new cases recently.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office states that from 4 July, there are exemptions for travelling to certain countries that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. Norway has formed a 'travel bridge' with the UK, meaning that UK residents can travel to Norway without having to quarantine for 14 days upon return. This advice is being kept under constant review.
From midnight on 21 August, UK residents will be required to self-quarantine for 10 days on arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all non-essential travel to Poland, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks in the country.
If you are returning to the UK from Poland on or after 4am on 3 October, you will need to self-isolate on your return.
You are not required to self-isolate on arrival in Poland, if you arrive in Poland from the UK or a European Union/EFTA country.
The whole of Poland has amber zone restrictions in place from 10 October including mandatory mask wearing in public, outdoors and indoors.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to mainland Portugal. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Anyone returning to the UK from Portugal will have to self isolate for 14 days.
UK arrivals will be subject to health screenings, plus if travelling to Madeira, Porto Santo or the Azores, you must take a COVID-19 test before you travel or on arrival.
Travellers arriving to Portugal from the UK do not have to self-isolate.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. This advice is being kept under constant review.
If you're arriving to Russia from the UK, you will need to:
If you’re returning to the UK, you will need to:
FCO advice against all non-essential travel to Spain now applies to the whole country, including the Balearic Islands. Any traveller returning to UK must quarantine for 14 days. This advice is being kept under constant review.
The requirement to self-isolate on return to the UK from the Canary Islands will be lifted for those arriving on or after 4am on 25 October. You must still self-isolate if returning to the UK from any other part of Spain.
On arrival, travellers entering Spain from the UK will not be required to self-isolate. However, they will be subject to the following three requirements:
Sweden is exempt from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
From 4am on 12 September, Sweden will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required.
There is no general quarantine obligation for travellers entering Sweden.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Switzerland. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. Anyone returning to the UK from Switzerland is now required to self-isolate for 14 days upon return.
From 28 September, travellers who have visited the UK in the past 10 days will be required to quarantine for 10 days on entry to Switzerland.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. This advice is being kept under constant review.
South Africa has classified countries into high, medium, and low-risk. The UK has been classified as a high-risk country. The South African authorities will not grant entry to anyone travelling from a high-risk country for tourism or leisure purposes.
Anyone travelling to South Africa will be required to produce a paper copy of a negative COVID-19 test not older than 72 hours from the time of departure. If you fail to produce a paper copy of a negative COVID-19 test you will be required to quarantine at a government-appointed facility at your own cost.
Thailand is exempt from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
From 4am on 19 September, Thailand will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required
The FCO advise against going to:
If you’re eligible to enter, you will be subject to a 14-day state quarantine at a Thai government-designated facility at your own expense.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all non-essential travel to Turkey, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks in the country.
If you are returning to the UK from Turkey on or after 4am on 3 October, you will need to self-isolate on your return.
The FCDO advise against all travel to:
Blanket restrictions on non-essential overseas travel were relaxed in the UK from 6 July, with holidaymakers now allowed to travel to a few countries without having to spend 14 days in quarantine when they return.
12th October, UK government announced a new three-tier system of restrictions in England to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Every area will be classified as being on medium, high or very high alert - tiers one, two and three.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. This advice is being kept under constant review.
British nationals cannot enter the USA if they have been in the UK, Ireland, Schengen zone, Iran, Brazil or China within the previous 14 days.
If you are eligible to gain entry to USA, you must quarantine for 14 days on arrival.
