The UK government announced on Thursday that the coronavirus travel “red list” would be drastically reduced, with bans on foreigners traveling to England from 47 nations being lifted.
Only seven nations — Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela — will be exempt from the new rules, which take effect at 0300 GMT on Monday, October 11.
Passengers from the 47 nations and territories on the “red list,” including Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, will no longer be forced to enter hotel quarantine.
The decision was made feasible, according to Transportation Secretary Grant Shapps, due of “increased vaccination efforts around the world.”
In addition, the government declared that inbound vaccinated arrivals would be extended to a total of 37 nations and territories, including India and Turkey.
Individuals who arrive in England fully vaccinated will be exempt from quarantine, a pre-departure test, and a day-eight post-arrival test under the new laws.
British and Irish nationals, as well as those who live in the UK, are permitted to go to nations on the red list, but must stay in a hotel for ten days upon arrival.
The UK government in London is solely responsible for health and transportation policies in England. Covid travel policies are decided by the devolved parliaments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
They have largely followed previous rule changes for England.
