From 15 February, if you arrive in England and have travelled in a country on the banned travel list (sometimes called the ‘red list’) in the last 10 days, you will need to quarantine (self-isolate) in a government quarantine hotel for 10 days. You will need to book your hotel before you travel and 2 COVID-19 tests to take during your quarantine.
If you’re coming from a country that is not on the banned travel list, you will need to quarantine at home for 10 days. You will need to book 2 COVID-19 tests before you arrive to take during your quarantine.
Provide a negative coronavirus test to travel to the UK
You must have proof of a negative coronavirus test to travel to the UK - even if you’re a UK citizen.
If your test result is positive you must not travel. You must follow the local coronavirus rules and guidance.
The test must be taken in the 3 days before you depart. The results must be in English, French or Spanish.
You’ll need to show the test results when you check in to travel or board your plane, train or ferry. You may also be asked to show them when you arrive.
You could be fined £500 when you arrive at the border if you cannot provide proof that you have had a negative coronavirus test.