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Covid-19 destination updates

Last updated June 17th, 2021

Find all the information you need about travelling abroad from the UK here. We will update this page with the latest COVID-19 information for your chosen destination, as well as what you’ll need to do upon your return to the UK.

What is the travel traffic light system?

The Global Travel Taskforce has introduced its risk-based travel traffic light system for holidays. Based on the Coronavirus data from each country, destinations are classed as Green, Amber or Red, with specific quarantine and testing requirements associated with each category, more details as they relate to each destination can be found below.

Travel traffic light information

*Day 2 refers to traveller’s second day of self-isolation upon arrival to the UK from abroad. (Source: Report of the Global Travel Taskforce, April 2021)

Local destination entry requirements

It's important to keep in mind that the traffic light system is only an indication of the UK Government's travel restrictions and requirements, and that local rules and restrictions may vary from country to country. We would always recommend that you check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office website before you travel, as well as the International Air Traffic Association website for specific local guidelines.

Failure to comply with local requirements could mean that you are refused admission unless – or until – you meet the necessary requirements. As an On the Beach customer, it is your individual responsibility to comply with local restrictions. Further information relating to this can be found in our terms and conditions.

Destination list

Currently, a pre-departure COVID-19 test will be required for all people travelling from the UK, regardless of the destination country. To find out more about the different COVID-19 testing options available to you, visit our COVID-19 testing before you travel page.

Please note that you must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to England from abroad. Please see the government website for more information.

The UK Government has announced that there will be a further review of the traffic light ratings during the first week in June and thereafter every 3 weeks. As soon as we have more specific information we will contact all customers with affected bookings. If you are due to travel to a Green or Amber destination between now and the date of the first review then your holiday is going ahead as planned. For all customers who are due to travel to a Red destination in that period, we will be contacting you to discuss your options.

For a complete and up-to-date list of all countries and their categories please visit the GOV.UK website.

Antigua

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? All visitors are subject to health screening upon arrival, and monitored for up to 14 days. Most tourists will then be permitted to travel to their accommodation following the health screening.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: Upon arrival all visitors 12 years and older must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test, which must be taken no more than 7 days before arrival. Only tests administered by health care professionals are valid, home tests are not accepted.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Antigua.

Barbados

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Unvaccinated visitors will be quarantined at approved facilities (at your own expense) for a minimum of 5 days, at which point you will be required to take a COVID-19 test. If your test is negative you will not be required to quarantine any further. Vaccinated visitors will be required to undergo a rapid PCR test at either the airport or government-approved accommodation (at your own expense). If your test returns negative then no further quarantining is requred.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors from the UK must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 3 days before your arrival. If you arrive without a negative test you may be denied entry to the country.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Barbados.

Bulgaria

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No, if you have proof of a negative PCR test.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival OR be able to show evidence of a completed course of vaccinations, completed at least 14 days prior to arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Bulgaria.

Croatia

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No, if you have proof of a negative PCR test.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: UK nationals travelling to Croatia must be able to show evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival OR proof of vaccination OR certificate of recovery following a positive test result between 11-180 days prior. If you use a rapid antigen test and are staying longer than 10 days in Croatia, a test must be repeated within ten days from the date of issuing the first test.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Croatia.

Cuba

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival to destination? Non-residents will undergo a PCR test upon arrival and then will be required to stay at a designated isolation centre (maybe a hotel) until a second test is taken on day 5 and a negative result is shown. The cost of the test, transport and hotel stay needs to be covered by the passenger.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Children are not exempt. You will undergo a second test upon arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Cuba.

Cyprus

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival to destination? No, unless if you are travelling to the north of Cyprus. If you are travelling to the north of Cyprus and have been in the UK within 14 days before your travel, you will be required to quarantine for 10 days at authority-designated accommodation.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must show evidence of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours befor travel
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Cyprus.

Dominican Republic

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival to destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: None, however the Dominican Authorities will be carrying out random rapid diagnostic tests to selected passengers upon arrival. If a passenger tests positive for COVID-19, they will be required to isolate in an authorised location. Those passengers with evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel are exempt from these spot checks.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Dominican Republic.

Egypt

  • Red
  • Quarantine upon arrival to destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must present a negative PCR certificate taken no more than 72 hours before departure. A further rapid test may also be required upon arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Egypt.

France

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival to destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: The UK are currently on France's Amber list meaning that UK travellers must only visit for essential travel unless they are fully vaccinated. Those fully vaccinated will need proof of two vaccinations completed at least 14 days prior to travel as well as a negative PCR test taken no earlier than 72 hours before arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in France.

Greece (including islands)

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival OR be able to show proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations completed at least 14 days prior to arrival
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Greece.

Italy

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: Before arriving in Italy, all visitors must present the airline with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before travel.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Italy.

Jamaica

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes, unless you are staying at approved “resilient corridor” accommodation.
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors aged 12 and above must present a negative antigen or PCR test which was taken no more than 72 hours prior to travel. All visitors arriving in Jamaica will also be screened for COVID 19 symptoms at the airport. Further testing may be required upon arrival and if results are positive, you may be required to isolate in a government facility.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Jamaica.

Malta

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors (aged five and above) must provide evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. As of the 1st June passengers holding a Maltese issued certificate of vaccination are exempt from prior testing.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Malta.

Mexico

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: None, however passengers exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 may be required to undergo a test upon arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Mexico.

Montenegro

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors over the age of five require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel. Additional measures may be imposed on individuals who have had contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Montenegro.

Morocco

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show evidence of this, with the second dose being no less than 2 weeks prior to travelling. Visitors will also need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the time of departure.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Morocco.

Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores)

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors to Portugal must show evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure or an EU-standard Antigen test taken within 24 hours of travel and you will be subject to a health screening on arrival. Visitors over the age of 12 arriving in Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores must take a PCR test 72 hours before travel and upload the test result. However, if you are visiting Madiera and have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days (and can show evidence) or have received both doses of the vaccine at least 15 days prior to arrival, then no testing is required.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Portugal.

Saint Lucia

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken five days or less before travel, and screening tests such as temperature checks may be carried out on arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Saint Lucia.

Spain (including the Balearics and Canary Islands)

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? No
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: Visitors from the UK are no longer subject to testing requirements, unless travelling from one of Spain's risk countries. Please note that in some parts of Spain, such as the Canary Islands, evidence of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test may be required at accommodation. Please check with your accommodation provider before travel. Children under the age of six are exempt from testing.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Spain.

Trinidad and Tobago

  • Red (As of Tuesday, June 8th 2021)
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: You must provide a negative PCR test, which was taken within 72 hours of arrival into the country.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Trinidad and Tobago.

Tunisia

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel, and show dated evidence of the negative test result.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Tunisia.

Turkey

  • Red
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: A negative PCR test taken within the 72 hours prior to arriving in Turkey is needed.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in Turkey.

United Arab Emirates (including Abu Dhabi and Dubai)

  • Red
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors arriving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test which was taken no more than 72 hours before departure, and present the certificate at check-in. In some regions, visitors may be asked to take a further PCR test on arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in the United Arab Emirates.

USA

  • Amber
  • Quarantine upon arrival in destination? Yes
  • Quarantine upon return to the UK? Yes
  • Testing requirements in destination: All visitors must have either a negative pre-departure test result (NAAT or antigen), or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 provided by a licensed health care provider or public health official.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website has the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and local COVID-19 guidelines in the USA.