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United Kingdom Travel Restrictions

78.20% of citizens have been vaccinated No change since last week
Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the United Kingdom.

Foreign travelers regardless of their vaccination status and purpose of travel can enter the country. They are no longer required to fill out the Passenger Locator Form.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Test type

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering the United Kingdom.

Details and exceptions
A certificate of vaccination, certificate of recovery from COVID-19, or COVID-19 test is no longer required upon entry to the country.
Quarantine requirements

Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering the United Kingdom.

Details and exceptions
Travelers are not required to quarantine upon entry to the country.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Test type

Travelers returning from the United Kingdom must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken within 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departure to the United States.

Details and exceptions
Effective:December 6th, 2021: A COVID-19 negative test result taken within 1 day before departure must be presented to the airline before boarding your flight. This applies to ALL incoming air travelers, regardless of vaccination status or nationality.
Children under the age of 2 are exempt from test requirements as well as travelers who have both valid proof or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days and a letter from a valid healthcare authority who has stated that they are cleared for travel. Refer to the CDC Website for more details.
Quarantine requirements

Visitors returning from the United Kingdom are not required to quarantine upon entering the United States.

Details and exceptions
Foreign nationals (non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. immigrants) who are not fully vaccinated and are permitted to travel to the US by air by meeting certain vaccine exemptions are required to self quarantine for 7 days, unless they have a valid COVID-19 recovery document.
Travelers should also follow state and local requirements and recommendations after travel.
Documents
Masks:Recommended in enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
Bars:Open

Additional resources

For press inquiries and corrections to the travel restrictions information, please email us.

If you're looking for personalized travel advice for your own travel plans like whether or not a restriction applies to your trip, we won't be able to answer any questions or offer advice. Please consult your local government's resources.

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