UK Introduces New Entry Requirements for Travelers

Image: Testing Center at Manchester Airport. (Photo by Scott Hartbeck)
Image: Testing Center at Manchester Airport. (Photo by Scott Hartbeck)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 2:02 PM ET, Tue November 30, 2021

Travelers visiting the U.K. will need to undergo Covid testing and a self-isolation period in their hotel.

Starting today, November 30, 2021, all international arrivals will need to take a PCR test on their second day in the country and self-isolate in their hotel rooms until they receive a negative result.

Those who have come into contact with someone who has omicron will need to self-isolate and will be contacted by the NHS.

These measures will be reviewed in three weeks.

While in the U.K., face coverings are mandatory on public transportation and in shops.

A statement from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "The measures taking effect today are proportionate and responsible, and will buy us time in the face of this new variant."

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