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Updated 25th
June 2020
Where can you currently travel to
during the Coronavirus pandemic?
The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) continues to review the guidelines for
travel. With the situation seemingly improving daily the hope is that
restrictions on UK travellers will be temporary, meaning some 2020 summer
holidays may still go ahead to certain destinations.
Here we look at what destinations you may be able to travel to according to the FCO for UK Nationals:
EUROPE
FRANCE
§ From June 15th
travellers arriving in France from the UK are no longer required to demonstrate
their travel is essential or hold an international travel certificate. At
present those arriving from the UK into mainland France are required to
self-isolate for 14 days.
ITALY
§
Travellers
arriving in Italy directly from the UK are now usually exempt from the
requirement to self-isolate.
You
will only need to self-isolate if:
you
travelled outside the UK in the 14 days prior to your arrival in Italy or;
you
will be arriving in Italy from a country for which there are still
self-isolation requirements (see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
website).
SPAIN
§ From June 21st Spain’s borders were reopened to travellers from the UK. Arrivals from the United Kingdom are not required to self-isolate on arrival but will be subject to a series of three health checks.
GREECE
§ Everyone arriving in Greece from abroad will be tested for coronavirus, and will be required to go into self-isolation. For the first 24 hours you will stay in Government accommodation. If you test negative you will be required to provide your place of stay and self-isolate for 7 days. If you test positive you will be required to stay in Government accommodation for a further 14 days.
BULGARIA
§ Travellers arriving into the country will need to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
CROATIA
§ On 11 May Croatia reopened its borders to visitors from the EU/EEA, and the UK, provided they held an accommodation reservation in the country. The self-isolation period was also removed. The Croatian government has introduced a new online entry form to expedite the entry of foreign visitors. Visitors should carry a copy of their accommodation booking or proof of ownership of holiday homes / boats when arriving in Croatia. If you’re travelling to Croatia for business you should carry evidence of a business invitation or meetings.
ICELAND
§
All
passengers arriving in Iceland can choose to be tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate
for 14 days upon arrival. Testing is free of charge until 30 June, and ISK
15,000 (approximately £90) per test thereafter, with results provided in 24
hours. Children born in 2005 or later will be exempt from both testing and
self-isolation.
§
You
will also be required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure. You
can find further information, including exemptions, from the Icelandic
authorities at Covid.is (available in English).
§ If you test positive on arrival you will be required to enter self-isolation (at your hotel or government-provided accommodation) unless further tests determine the infection is inactive. You may also need to be tested again or enter self-isolation if you are exposed to a possible infection during your trip e.g. during the flight to Iceland.
NORWAY
§ UK Nationals are permitted to visit family members in Norway. Essential workers may also enter the country if the work is to begin imminently (proof will be required). All visitors will be required to self-isolate for 10 days.
POLAND
§ EU, European Economic Area,
Swiss and UK nationals are not required to self-isolate on arrival in Poland,
if they arrive across the land border from Germany, Czechia or Slovakia.
SWEDEN
§ UK Nationals are currently able to travel to Sweden.
SWITZERLAND
§ Entry in to Switzerland from the United Kingdom is permitted for British nationals and nationals of EU and EFTA countries. Family members of UK/EU/EFTA nationals regardless of nationality are also permitted.
REST OF THE WORLD
BARBADOS
§ Any visitors are currently required to complete a 14-day quarantine on entry.
SINGAPORE
§ If you need to visit Singapore in extenuating circumstances, you should make a request to the Singapore government by submitting a Form 14 to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and wait for a response before attempting to travel.
THAILAND
§ International flights to Thailand are suspended until June 30th 2020. Like with some countries there are very limited circumstance where entry may be granted. For more info click here.
UAE
(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
§ Any British residents needing to return to UAE will be required to follow the process as set out on the government website (gov.uk).
AUSTRALIA
§ You will need to apply for a visa via special exemption to be able to travel to Australia – normal visa applications are no longer accepted. Only Australian citizens and returning permanent residents and their immediate family members are permitted to enter Australia without an exemption until further notice.
NEW
ZEALAND
§ The New Zealand border is
currently closed to almost all arrivals.
For
a small number of exceptions click here.
©
CURRENCY ONLINE GROUP
10TH
JUNE 2020
UPDATED 25TH JUNE 2020
Where can you currently travel to during the Coronavirus pandemic?
The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) continues to review the guidelines for
travel. With the situation seemingly improving daily the hope is that
restrictions on UK travellers will be temporary, meaning some 2020 summer
holidays may still go ahead to certain destinations.
Here we look at what destinations you may be able to travel to according to the FCO for UK Nationals:
EUROPE
FRANCE
§ Only permanent residents,
French Nationals and a small number of essential travellers. In order to enter
France, you will need to complete an international travel certificate, which
certifies that your journey is essential and confirms that you have not been
suffering from a set of listed symptoms associated with Covid-19.
ITALY
§ UK Nationals can now travel to
Italy but are required to self-isolate on arrival for 14 days. Visitors will be
required to complete a ‘Self-Declaration form for Travel’. At this time there
are only a limited number of flights to the country.
SPAIN
§ A country that is desperate to
see UK tourists return but at present borders remain closed to anyone other
than Spanish citizens or those that are legal residents of Spain. Essential
travel is permitted but will need to be proved, with the process being
scrupulous.
GREECE
§ Everyone arriving in Greece from abroad will be tested for coronavirus, and will be required to go into self-isolation. For the first 24 hours you will stay in Government accommodation. If you test negative you will be required to provide your place of stay and self-isolate for 7 days. If you test positive you will be required to stay in Government accommodation for a further 14 days.
BULGARIA
§ Travellers arriving into the country will need to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.
CROATIA
§ On 11 May Croatia reopened its borders to visitors from the EU/EEA, and the UK, provided they held an accommodation reservation in the country. The self-isolation period was also removed. The Croatian government has introduced a new online entry form to expedite the entry of foreign visitors. Visitors should carry a copy of their accommodation booking or proof of ownership of holiday homes / boats when arriving in Croatia. If you’re travelling to Croatia for business you should carry evidence of a business invitation or meetings.
ICELAND
§ Every visitor required to self-isolate for 14 days.
NORWAY
§ UK Nationals are permitted to
visit family members in Norway. Essential workers may also enter the country if
the work is to begin imminently (proof will be required). All visitors will be
required to self-isolate for 10 days.
POLAND
§ A
self-isolation period of 14 days is required unless you meet one of the
criteria on the list
of exemptions.
SWEDEN
§ UK Nationals are currently able to travel to Sweden.
SWITZERLAND
§ There are some exemptions that
will allow entry into Switzerland (Click here).
British
nationals are able to apply for family reunification in Switzerland via the
cantonal authorities.
The Swiss Government intends to relax border restrictions for UK Nationals on June 15th
REST OF THE WORLD
BARBADOS
§ Any visitors are currently required to complete a 14-day quarantine on entry.
SINGAPORE
§ If you need to visit Singapore in extenuating circumstances, you should make a request to the Singapore government by submitting a Form 14 to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and wait for a response before attempting to travel.
THAILAND
§ International flights to Thailand are suspended until June 30th 2020. Like with some countries there are very limited circumstance where entry may be granted. For more info click here.
UAE
(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
§ Any British residents needing to return to UAE will be required to follow the process as set out on the government website (gov.uk).
AUSTRALIA
§ You will need to apply for a visa via special exemption to be able to travel to Australia – normal visa applications are no longer accepted. Only Australian citizens and returning permanent residents and their immediate family members are permitted to enter Australia without an exemption until further notice.
NEW
ZEALAND
§ The New Zealand border is
currently closed to almost all arrivals.
For a small number of exceptions click here.
©
CURRENCY ONLINE GROUP
10TH
JUNE 2020