From August 8, fully vaccinated travellers from India will no longer have to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days as the United Kingdom govern...
From August 8, fully vaccinated travellers from India will no longer have to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days as the United Kingdom government on Thursday moved the country from its “red” to “amber list”.
In May, the British government instituted its three-tier “traffic light” system as a way to safely open up cross-border travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Under the system, British residents going to “green list” countries do not need to quarantine upon their return, but are still required to take Covid-19 tests.
Those coming from “amber list” countries are required to self-isolate at home for 10 days unless they have been fully vaccinated by the British National Health Service, in which case “green list” rules apply. Passengers are also required to take a virus test three days before departure and book in advance two tests to be taken upon arrival in England.
“The UAE [United Arab Emirates], Qatar, India and Bahrain will be moved from the red list to the amber list,” UK Transport Secretary Rt Hon Grant Shapps tweeted on Thursday. “While it’s right we continue our cautious approach, it’s great news to open more destinations for people wanting to connect with families, friends and businesses across the globe, all thanks to our...
