Madison Clarke
Quarantine requirements in London depend on a traveller's vaccination status and country of origin. For instance, those entering England from an amber list country and fully vaccinated with an authorised vaccine are exempt from quarantining. However, they must book a test to take on or before day 2 of arrival. Conversely, unvaccinated travellers from amber list countries must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival and take tests on days 2 and 8. Additionally, travellers from countries on the red list must quarantine and take tests, regardless of vaccination status. Those seeking to enter Korea from the UK may apply for a Quarantine Exemption Certificate, but they must still provide proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| If vaccinated, do you have to quarantine in London? | If you are fully vaccinated and returning from an amber country, you do not have to quarantine. |
| Quarantine exemption certificates | You can apply for a quarantine exemption certificate if you have received your vaccinations in the UK. |
| Quarantine exemption certificates for children | Children under 6 can be included on their parents' certificates. |
| Testing requirements for vaccinated travellers | Vaccinated travellers must book a test to take on or before day 2. |
| Testing requirements for unvaccinated travellers | Unvaccinated travellers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 2 days of departure to the UK and book tests to take on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine. |
| Quarantine requirements for unvaccinated travellers | Unvaccinated travellers must quarantine in private accommodation for 10 full days after arrival or the full duration of their stay if less than 10 days. |
| Quarantine requirements for travellers from red-list countries | Travellers who have visited a country on the red list must book a managed quarantine hotel. |
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What You'll Learn
Quarantine exemption certificates
Some countries, such as South Korea, have their own quarantine exemption certificates for travellers who have been fully vaccinated. Those who have received their vaccinations in the UK must apply for the Quarantine Exemption Certificate from the consulate in London. The certificate must be printed out in four hard copies and presented upon entry to South Korea. Children under the age of 6 can be issued with a certificate if their parents have been fully vaccinated, but they must submit a quarantine exemption application form and a copy of their passport.
Travellers arriving in the UK from red-listed countries have been granted exemptions from quarantining in hotels on the basis of medical needs. For example, a Pakistani family was granted an exemption by the secretary of state for health and social care after a barrister approached the High Court on behalf of a disabled child.
In some cases, travellers flying into the UK from red-listed countries have sought exemption from mandatory home quarantine by presenting Covid-antibody or vaccination certificates.
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Testing requirements
The testing requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers vary. Here is a summary of the testing requirements for travellers arriving in England:
- If you are fully vaccinated and arriving in England from an amber list country, you must book a test to take on or before day 2 after your arrival. You can take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR test.
- If your day 2 test is positive, you must self-isolate and take a PCR test to confirm the result. If this PCR test is negative, you can stop self-isolating.
- If you are fully vaccinated and have received your vaccinations in the UK, you may need to apply for a Quarantine Exemption Certificate if you are travelling to certain countries, such as South Korea. This will exempt you from quarantine requirements when you return to the UK.
- If you are not fully vaccinated and are arriving in England from an amber list country, you must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival and take a test on day 2 and day 8 of your quarantine.
- If your day 2 test is positive, you must continue to quarantine and do not need to take the day 8 test.
- If you are not fully vaccinated and have not visited any countries on the red list, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 2 days of your departure to the UK. You must also book tests to take on day 2 and day 8 of your quarantine.
It is important to note that the testing requirements may vary depending on the country you are travelling to or from. Additionally, the rules regarding quarantine and testing may change over time, so it is essential to check the latest government advice before travelling.
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Vaccination status
If you are entering England from outside the Common Travel Area (the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands), your vaccination status will determine the quarantine and testing requirements you must follow. The requirements differ depending on whether you have visited a country on the red list and whether you qualify as fully vaccinated.
If you have visited a country on the red list, you must book a managed quarantine hotel and enter through a designated port of arrival. All travellers from these countries must also take the necessary tests. Only British or Irish Nationals or those with residence rights in the UK are permitted to enter England if they have been to a country on the red list.
If you have not visited any countries on the red list, you must then determine whether you qualify as fully vaccinated. Those who are fully vaccinated must book a test to take on or before day 2 after arrival. If you are not fully vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 2 days of departure to the UK, make plans to quarantine in private accommodation for 10 full days after arrival (or the duration of your stay if less than 10 days), and book tests to take on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine.
To qualify as fully vaccinated in England, you must have received your vaccinations under one of the following programmes: the UK vaccination programme, an approved vaccination programme overseas, or a programme approved in Europe or the USA. Mixed two-dose vaccines are permitted if authorised by the UK, Europe, or the USA.
It is important to note that the rules regarding quarantine and testing may change over time, and different countries have their own requirements for entry. For example, as of 1 July 2021, travellers from the UK who are fully vaccinated may be eligible for a Quarantine Exemption Certificate when entering South Korea. This requires submitting the necessary documents and providing proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 72 hours before departure.
To prove your vaccination status in the UK, you can use the NHS COVID Pass, which can be accessed through the NHS app or by calling 119 to receive a paper letter. The app will generate a scannable QR code that serves as proof of your vaccination status for travel and domestic event purposes.
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Red list countries
As of 4th October 2021, the green and amber lists were merged, creating a list of countries that fully vaccinated travellers could visit without needing to quarantine upon their return. However, if you have visited a country on the red list, there are specific rules you must follow.
Firstly, if you are not a British or Irish National or do not have residence rights in the UK, you will be refused entry into the country. If you are a UK or Irish resident, you must enter through a designated port of arrival and book a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days (11 nights). You must pay for this hotel quarantine yourself, and the cost is £2285 per person. The fee is reduced if more than one adult is sharing a room, with additional adults costing £1430 each, and children costing £325 each. Children under 5 go free. Before departing for the UK, you must book the hotel package, as well as two tests to be taken on days two and eight of your quarantine.
If you test positive for COVID-19 during your 10-day quarantine, you will be required to self-isolate for a further 10 days. This applies to those quarantining at home and in a hotel. If you test positive on day 2 of quarantine, you will need to quarantine until day 13. If you test positive on day 8, you will need to quarantine until day 19. If you are quarantining with others, they will also need to self-isolate with you, even if they test negative.
It is important to note that the UK government reviews the risk level of individual countries every three weeks, so the list of red, amber, and green countries can change regularly. Therefore, it is essential to check the list before travelling to ensure you follow the correct procedures.
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Amber list countries
Quarantine and testing requirements for travellers arriving in England from amber list countries have changed over time. As of 4 am on 30 November 2021, the UK replaced its red, amber, and green list system with a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the rest of the world.
Before 30 November 2021, travellers arriving in England from amber list countries who were fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine were generally exempt from quarantine. However, they were still required to take a COVID-19 pre-departure test and a test on or before day 2 after arrival. The day of arrival counted as day 0, and travellers were required to have had their final vaccine dose at least 14 days before arriving in England.
For travellers who were not fully vaccinated with an authorised vaccine, quarantine and testing requirements were more stringent. These travellers were required to quarantine for 10 full days at home or in the place they were staying. They also needed to take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8. If the day 2 test result was positive, the day 8 test was not required.
Regardless of vaccination status, all travellers entering England from overseas were required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days before their direct departure to England. Failure to provide this proof could result in a fine of £500. Additionally, amber list arrivals were not permitted to quarantine in a managed quarantine hotel, as these were reserved for red list arrivals only. Travellers were required to quarantine in one place for the full quarantine period and could have food and other necessities delivered.
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Frequently asked questions
If you are fully vaccinated and travelling to London from another country, you may still need to quarantine depending on the country you are travelling from. If the country is on the red list, you must book a managed quarantine hotel. If the country is amber, you may be exempt from quarantining but you must book a test to take on or before day 2.
You can prove your vaccination status using the NHS COVID pass, which can be accessed through the NHS app. If you do not have a smartphone, you can call 119 to receive an NHS COVID Pass paper letter confirming your vaccine status.
Children under the age of 6 can be issued a quarantine exemption certificate if their parents have completed vaccination and submit an application form and copy of their passport.
If you are not fully vaccinated or do not meet the eligibility criteria, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 2 days of departure to the UK and make plans to quarantine for 10 full days after arrival.
