Rules for children and young people The rules for children depend on age and country of residency. Children resident in the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, USA or a recognised European countryThe recognised European countries are the EU countries, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City. Children of all ages who are resident in these countries or territories do not have to quarantine. If they are aged 4 and under they do not have to take any COVID-19 travel tests. 11 to 17 year olds must take a: 5 to 10 year olds: - do not have to take a pre-departure test
- must take a day 2 test on or before day 2 – arrival day is day 0
Children resident in other countriesChildren aged 5 to 17 who are resident in any other country must: - take a COVID-19 pre-departure test (if aged 11 or above) before travelling to England
- take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 in England – arrival day is day 0
- take a COVID-19 test on or after day 8 in England – arrival day is day 0
- quarantine at home or in the place they’re staying for 10 days, or for the duration of their stay if it’s less than 10 days
Children aged 4 or under from these other countries do not have to take travel tests. They must follow quarantining rules. |