Officials in the UK announced early on Monday that the region will be scrapping all testing requirements for fully vaccinated international arrivals starting February 11th. According to the latest report by the BBC, those arriving to England and Scotland will not be subject to the testing requirements if they are fully vaccinated. This week’s news …

The U.K. Returning To Normality For Travelers The United Kingdom is scrapping most COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers and almost all COVID-19 restrictions within the country—including mask-wearing—after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ended Plan B restrictions yesterday.  So what does this mean for travelers visiting the United Kingdom?  Quite a lot.  England, Scotland, Northern …

No More Tests For Fully Vaccinated Travelers Entering The U.K. The United Kingdom will scrap all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers at the end of January. The Times understands that Grant Shapps, Britain’s Transport Secretary, is in favor of ending the testing regime. The British government has scheduled an announcement from January 26. That’s the …

New Rules Begin 4 AM Friday January 7th The government of the United Kingdom is scrapping its current rules on PCR tests. The move will allow visitors and citizens to enter the country without taking a pre-flight test, as long as they are fully vaccinated. The current rules were put in place as the Omicron …

British travelers must go private for PCR tests if they want to travel overseas. The U.K. government started mandatory PCR testing for all arrivals—including tourists—on November 30, 2020, because of the emergence of the Omicron variant. However, according to a report from The Telegraph, some COVID-19 test suppliers are using “alphabet hacking” to mislead U.K. …

Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, England has implemented a vaccine passport for various indoor venues and large venues from next Wednesday. England has also tightened COVID-19 restrictions.  Speaking at a press conference at Downing Street, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “We will make the NHS Covid pass mandatory for entry into nightclubs …

Earlier this month, the UK introduced new travel restrictions over fears of the Omicron variant, forcing many travelers to cancel their Christmas travel plans. However, now the UK’s Health Secretary says the restrictions could end soon if Omicron becomes the dominant strain in the UK. UK Travel Restrictions May End Soon To prevent importing cases …

If you’re visiting London over the holidays, here’s a guide to some of the capital’s best festive events you won’t want to miss. Dig out your thermals, grab a mulled wine and get in the seasonal spirit. Kew Gardens Visit Kew’s Royal Botanical Gardens in West London for a nocturnal light show spectacular. Follow the …

The United Kingdom has added booster jabs to the NHS COVID-19 app to enable travel to various nations requiring proof of booster shots. Various nations in Europe have introduced a time limit on the vaccine—such as Israel, Croatia, and Austria—in a bid to ensure maximum immunity within the nation. As Europe prepares for a suspected …

In response to the latest surge in Covid-19 cases across Europe, the UK government is urging everyone to get a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine after six months. They are warning travelers who don’t get boosters that they could face restrictions upon reentering the UK, such as testing and quarantine. This post will look …

Just days after easing travel restrictions to enter the country, the United Kingdom has taken another step towards resuming international travel by slashing its red list from 54 to just 7 countries. Traffic Light System Overhauled Earlier this week, new rules were announced that overhauled England’s current Covid-19 rules governing international travel and replaced the …

New travel rules officially come into place in England today, making it easier for American and Canadian travelers to visit. The new rules overhaul England’s current Covid-19 rules governing international travel and replace the traffic light system. This post will look at the new entry requirements and how it’s impacting travel. What Are The New …