arriving in the UK - advice and assistance

temporary measures for Mainland China

Mainland china on flight ticket

As of 23:59 BST on 4 April 2023 people flying from mainland China to England will no longer be required to take a pre-departure test before travel.

all other UK COVID-19 travel restrictions lifted

students next to plane wearing masks

All other COVID-19 travel restrictions have now been lifted in the UK. Current rules mean that no-one entering the UK is required to take tests or complete a passenger locator form.

The rules apply regardless of your age, country of origin, or vaccination status.

"This step reflects the decisions taken by the government, as set out in the Living with COVID plan, and the success of the UK’s vaccine and booster rollout, with 86% of the population having received a second dose and 67% of the population with a booster or third dose. " UK Government.

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