The United Kingdom will waive quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers from select countries starting July 19, the government announced Tuesday. The list of countries includes the United States, the European Union, and several other nations with high vaccination rates..
Passengers who have been fully vaccinated in these countries will no longer be required to self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in the UK. Instead, they will need to take a COVID-19 test before departure and another test within two days of arriving in the UK..
The move is part of the UK government’s plan to reopen the country’s borders and boost the tourism industry. It follows similar moves by other countries, including the United States and the European Union, to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated individuals..
The list of countries whose residents will be exempt from quarantine includes:.
* United States.
* European Union member states.
* Australia.
* New Zealand.
* Canada.
* Japan.
* Israel.
* South Korea.
* Singapore.
* Taiwan.
* Brunei.
* Qatar.
* United Arab Emirates.
* Bahrain.
* Kuwait.
* Oman.
* Saudi Arabia.
Travelers from these countries will still need to meet other entry requirements, such as having a valid passport and visa if necessary. They will also need to fill out a passenger locator form before traveling to the UK..
The UK government is advising travelers to check the latest travel advice before making any plans. It is also reminding travelers that the situation can change quickly, and there is no guarantee that travel restrictions will not be reimposed in the future..
The decision to waive quarantine for vaccinated travelers is a welcome step towards reopening the UK’s borders. It will make it easier for people to travel to the UK for business, leisure, and family visits. It is also a sign that the UK is confident in its vaccination program and its ability to control the spread of COVID-19..
