UK government announces further easing of international travel rules
The UK Government has announced a huge overhaul to its international travel rules, making it easier for international and EU students arriving in the UK.
From 4am on Monday 4th October, the traffic-light system is to be scrapped, with green and amber list countries forming one category of low-risk countries. Additional focus will be placed on vaccination status, with double-jabbed people enjoying far more freedom to travel and ease of access into the UK.
From Wednesday 22nd September, a number of countries will be removed from the UK Government’s red list, including:
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Kenya
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
Travellers arriving in the UK from low-risk countries will now no longer need to take a pre-departure test, take a day 8 COVID-19 test or quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days after you arrive in England. Full details can be found here.
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