The travel industry came to a swift halt at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued to be financially affected throughout. Vaccine research and rollout as well as administration continues to contribute to the management of the infection, but limitations on foreign tourism and travel are likely to stay until immunisation programs are fully adopted.
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This article will discuss the changes recently made to travel for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, as well as how to obtain proof of your vaccination status and travelling to countries outside the UK.
What Is The Current Guidance For Vaccinated Travellers?
The current guidance for travel to Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for vaccinated travellers are:
- Complete a passenger locator form before travelling
- You are not required to take any covid travel tests before you travel
- You are not required to take any covid travel tests after yoy arrive
- You do not need to quarantine
- Must be able to prove your vaccination status
What Is The Current Guidance For Unvaccinated Travellers?
The UK testing requirements for travel in unvaccinated passengers looks like this:
- Complete a passenger locator form
- Take a travel test within the two days before you plan to travel
- Take a paid PCR test after you arrive
- You will need a PCR booking reference within your locator form
How Do You Confirm Your Vaccination Status?
For UK residents, you can download your NHS Covid Pass in app form or you can download it digitally and print it off. This will show the number of vaccinations you have received and when. It will come with a QR code that can be scanned and used as vaccination proof.
The majority of European countries will have apps/digital medical records and printed records that you can access in order to show your vaccination status. As well as in the USA, different states will have this accessibility too. It is always best to check online before travelling to ensure you have all of the correct documentation.
What To Know When Travelling To Other Countries
Before you travel to another country, it is vital that you have researched, and are aware of that country’s current COVID-19 rules and guidance. Many countries still require proof of full vaccination status before you can enter, where others allow unvaccinated travellers to enter, as long as they take a covid test beforehand.
You should be aware of rules you may be expected to follow before you travel abroad, as well as being fully organised with the correct documentation to show at certain borders.
You can always check foreign travel advice to read up-to-date covid information on the country of your choice.