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COVID travel restrictions: United Kingdom

Susan Bonney-Cox
July 5, 2022

The COVID pandemic has led to travel restrictions in Europe. Here's how Great Britain is responding to the current situation.

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Great Britain, a woman wearing a surgical face mask posing in front of Tower Bridge in London.
Currently, face masks are no longer required to be worn in many public spacesImage: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Entry regulations

Travelers to Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the British overseas territories no longer have to present any COVID-related documentation.

Main article: What are the COVID entry rules for travelers to European countries?

COVID rules for daily life

All coronavirus restrictions have been lifted. Free mass testing stopped April 1, 2022. 

More information here

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UK Department for Transport information page on COVID

UK Department for Transport information page on COVID
www.gov.uk