Some are calling today "Freedom day" in England, as restrictions are being lifted left, right and centre. However, for travellers, there is a major change starting at 04:00 today - and it involves the countries on the Amber List. Freedom to travel? Freedom to return? Maybe. From 04:00, 19th of July (today), fully vaccinated UK residents arriving from amber travel list … [Read more...]

With the changes to the Amber list going live on Monday, you would think that the UK Government hasn't stopped fiddling with the list. Well - they're fiddling with it again - this time with arrivals from France, with arrivals from the country required to Self-Isolate on return to England.  You might have to allow more time if you're returning from … [Read more...]

It's time for the usual game of "what madness is this government on, with the latest changes to the Green, Amber and Red Lists. Let's dive straight into the country and regions Green List Bulgaria - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria Hong Kong - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong No Quarantine or Self-Isolation is required … [Read more...]

At 4 am this morning, the latest changes to England's Green and Red Lists went live, with more options for those who want to leave Royston Vasey. To remind you, the following have been added to the Green List - along with the FCDO travel updates for their entry requirements if you are allowed to enter Europe The Spanish Balearic Islands (which include Ibiza, … [Read more...]

It's been three weeks since Transport Minister Grant Shapps caused widespread anger in the travel industry with changes to the Green/Amber/Red Lists. Let's see what counties have made it on the list this week... and which ones go on the red list. It's a big change list - to put it mildly. Let's start at the top. Countries/Regions being added to the Green … [Read more...]

The UK Governments travel lists - Green, Amber and Red - changes are formally live as of 04:00 today. As a reminder, Portugal moves to the Amber List of countries, whilst the seven other countries have been added to the red list including: Afghanistan Bahrain Costa Rica Egypt Sri Lanka Sudan  Trinidad & Tobago The full lists … [Read more...]

It's never good when you get a press release five minutes after a Government minister opens their mouth with words falling out of it. Top of the pile goes to easyJet - who are not happy about the green list changes. The full quote from easyJet below. Johan Lundgren, easyJet CEO commented: “This shock decision to add Portugal to the Amber list is a huge blow to … [Read more...]

It's been three weeks since Grant Shapps initially announced the "green list" that allows for Quarantine-free arrivals in the UK. Let's see what counties have made it on the list this week... and which ones go on the red list. Countries/Regions being added to the Green List None Yes, you read that right. Not a sausage. No additions at all. Countries that are … [Read more...]

For those in the European Union, proving your COVID status when travelling today will be a little easier, with the EU Digital COVID Certificate/EU Gateway going live with seven countries - a month ahead of schedule The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a certificate that verified a person's COVID-19 status in what the European Commission describes as "in a secure and … [Read more...]