COVID-19 test no longer needed to enter England and Scotland

This news will be welcomed by many travelers to England and Scotland

Starting on February 11, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter England and Scotland. 

According to the BBC, by January 20, 86% of people age 12  and up have received two doses of the vaccine in Scotland. In England, 83% of people age 12 and up have received two doses. In both nations, over 60% of people age 12 and up have received the booster shot. 

Grant Shapps, the UK Transport Secretary, took to Twitter to announce the changes that would be coming. He said “We are removing ALL testing measures for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals to England from 4 am on February 11. These changes have been made possible by the success of our vaccine & booster rollout.”

TRAVEL UPDATE ✈️

We are removing ALL testing measures for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals to England from 4am on 11 Feb✅

These changes have been made possible by the success of our vaccine & booster rollout 💉 (1/4)

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) January 24, 2022

Passenger locator forms will still be required for all visitors, and unvaccinated travelers will be required to take a PCR test shortly after their arrival in the UK.

After testing negative, the previously required eight-day self-isolation period will no longer be required, nor will the PCR test on day eight.

While this news will undoubtedly be welcomed by anyone hoping to visit the UK, many local governments still advise against traveling to the United Kingdom due to its high daily case count.

Are you planning a trip to the UK? Let us know!