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What are the latest UK entry requirements for fully vaccinated travelers?

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Jan 6, 2022

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Update for entering (returning to) uk: Boris Johnson has confirmed that fully vaccinated travellers will no longer have to present a negative coronavirus test (PCR or lateral flow) before being allowed to embark on their journey to England.

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As of 4am on January 7, 2022, the UK has lifted the requirement for fully vaccinated travelers to present a negative coronavirus test before embarking on their journey to England. Instead of a PCR test upon arrival, vaccinated travelers are now allowed to take a cheaper lateral flow test within two days of entering the UK, without needing to quarantine while waiting for the results. However, those transiting through other countries should check with their airline for specific testing requirements, as rules may vary.

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Test for transit usually depends on transit time and airport / airlines

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Julie ***********

This is on the government website...

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Lynnette *******

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@Julie **********

thanks, I forgot to add the date to my post when I copied it. It got cut off.

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Please note: check with your airline if in transit through a country that may have differing rules.

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Chris ***********

Tell that to the airlines. If you are transiting you will still need a 48 hour pcr test.

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this is the UK rules as of today. Obviously airlines may have rules of their own or if transitting.

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The requirement for all arrivals to take a PCR test on the day they enter the country or one of the two following days and self-isolate until they receive a negative result will also be axed from 4am on 7 January.

Vaccinated travellers can instead take a cheaper lateral flow test within the two-day window, and need not quarantine while they await the result.

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do you still have to do the passenger locator form?

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as far as I know, yes. It should all be on the yougov site.

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lateral flow is that same as ATK

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