What do I need to do to fly back to the UK from Thailand regarding COVID-19 regulations?

COVID-19 travel regulations UK passenger locator form Thailand to UK travel COVID-19 testing requirements Quarantine rules Expat advice

May 5, 2021

4 years ago

Tom ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello. Has anyone flown back to the UK in the last month that can tell me about the process please? After getting a covid test here i am not sure what else i will need to do when i get back to the UK before been aloud home. Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To return to the UK from Thailand, you need to complete the UK passenger locator form, which requires details about COVID-19 tests you've arranged in the UK. You must book and pay for two tests to be taken on days 2 and 8 after arrival in the UK, and it is advisable to have a printed copy of your COVID test results at the airport. Some travelers noted that the process is manageable, although it can be costly.

Gordon ********

Announcement from Boris today, guess it’s will be a little smoother after the 17th. You will still need a PCR tho.

4 years ago

Tom ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks all. not sure whether to go back or wait and see if the covid extensions are extended.

4 years ago

Lynnette *******

The day 2 and 8 must be booked and paid for before flight out. You can opt for a day 5 "test to release" from home quarantine. It's all very costly.

4 years ago

Rich *****

I flew back on Friday. I’d been in Thailand since October.

COVID test on Thursday morning by Dr. Donna.

Booked the 2 and 8 day test for back in the UK. List of providers in on Gov website.

Fill in passenger locator form. You need a number off your 2 & 8 day test receipt for this.

You need a hard copy of you COVID test at the airport. I didn’t but Tourist Police will print out anything at their booth at the airport.

I flew with KLM via Amsterdam to Birmingham.

All the airports were pretty quiet and fast to clear.

4 years ago

Mark ********

@Rich ****

did you have to self isolate?

4 years ago

Rich *****

@Mark *******

, only back in the UK and for 10 days. There is an option of test to release after 5 days but I didn’t go with this option. You don’t need to buy this in advance, you can buy it back in the UK and complete another passenger locator form. So far, they have called every day to confirm I understand what is expected of me.

4 years ago

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Rich *****

Allan *********

@Rich ****

hi, Rich. I'm thinking of KLM for a flight back to the UK around the end of this month. I would be via Amsterdam into London City. What about the flights themselves, mate. Were they packed or fairly quiet? Cheers.

4 years ago

Rich *****

@Allan ********

, very quiet from BKK. Amsterdam to Birmingham was a little busier but nothing of concern.

4 years ago

Rich *****

@Rob *********

, yes you need a negative test within the three days before travel. See photo from gov.uk

4 years ago

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Rich *****

Terry *********