There are restrictions on the items you can carry in your carry-on and checked baggage when boarding a plane in the UK. You should check with your airline how much and how much luggage you can take on the plane. If you are entering Scotland from a Red List country, visitors must quarantine for 10 days (11 nights) at a hotel in Scotland upon arrival. Find out more about what visitors need to do before travelling on the Scottish Government`s website while self-isolating at their hotel and getting help paying for their quarantine. With more than 72 hours in advance of your trip, you can book your tour once without incurring any change fees. Or you can get an 80% refund of what you`ve paid so far and a 20% travel credit for a future visit with Nordic Visitor. The rules depend on where you have been in the 10 days prior to your trip to Scotland. The Scottish Government does not require international visitors leaving Scotland to take additional tests, but visitors should check what is required of their destination on the government website. If a test is needed, these can be purchased at most major pharmacies in the UK. Airports and travel agencies can also help arrange a test. You should always check with your local embassy before visiting if you need a visa.
If you cannot prove that you have been vaccinated or that the vaccine you have received is not approved in the UK, you must follow the travel rules for someone who is not fully vaccinated. Many other countries have rules about who can enter and what you can do when you are there. Before you travel, you should read the FCDO Travel Advice for the countries you will be visiting. From Monday 4 October, the system will be changed to merge the Greens and the Orange List countries. There will be a red list and all other countries will have to follow the travel rules, which currently only apply to those on the orange list. If you haven`t been vaccinated in Scotland, the US, or a country covered by the European Covid Digital Certificate, check GOV.UK what evidence you need from other countries. These rules may change depending on the state of the pandemic in Scotland and other countries. Please check here for up-to-date information before travelling. All Covid travel rules, including testing for under-vaccinated people and passenger locator forms, were lifted on Friday, March 18, 2022. Scotland and Wales have agreed to follow England in abolishing the remaining coronavirus-related border measures.
The Scottish Government said coherence had been agreed between the four countries due to “the negative impact of non-alignment on the tourism industry”. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at business.advice@visitscotland.com. Companies should strengthen compliance with existing safeguards. Continued joint efforts and commitments, in particular with regard to compliance with applicable rules and guidelines, will be a crucial element of our response to the difficult winter ahead. Travel rules for Scotland have changed significantly over the past year. From what happened to the countries on the green and orange list to whether you can visit the Scottish islands, here`s what you need to know about holidays as a Scottish citizen. Scotland operates under a traffic light system for international travel that determines what you need to do when you enter the country, such as self-isolation and testing. For more information on what to expect when you can`t work from home, check out our article on the impact on jobs. If you have only received one dose, you must follow the rules for a person who has not been fully vaccinated.
If you visit local shops and supermarkets, you must wear a face covering unless you are exempt. Find out what could put you at high or extremely high risk, in our coronavirus jargonbuster. Even a stop at another country`s airport counts as a visit if you disembarked from the plane or someone else boarded the plane. You will have to follow the rules depending on the list that country is on. On December 14, the Prime Minister advised businesses to take appropriate measures to minimize risks, such as physical distancing requirements in retail stores and restaurants. This means that businesses can reintroduce measures such as reducing the number of screens, screens and increasing physical distancing. This is the result of the Omicron variant and other tips will follow shortly, but remember to follow the signs and instructions of the staff when visiting the sites. These travel rules apply to anyone entering Scotland from abroad. They do not apply to travel rules for people entering another country from Scotland.
Right now, everyone is encouraged to do a lateral flow test before any opportunity to meet someone outside your household or visit a crowded area. We do this to support you before, during and after your visit with us. If you are visiting other parts of the UK before entering Scotland and have been there for 10 days or more, you can travel to Scotland under UK rules. Visit the Scottish Government`s website for advice on how the vaccine certification scheme (or COVID-19 passport) works and what venues, businesses and organisers need to do. If you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, you must follow the rules for close contacts who are fully vaccinated. Find out more about updated COVID protection levels by zone and what you are allowed to do on the Scottish Government website. Or have stayed in one of these countries for at least 10 days before visiting Scotland. If you must visit another country, check what restrictions apply in that country before you travel. Read the Scottish Government`s page on international travel and managed isolation on the type of test international visitors must purchase, what their test score should include, information about the process for people entering Scotland, and much more. If you live in the UK, you can check the overseas travel rules on GOV.UK. NHS Inform provides up-to-date information on self-isolation and what to do after completing self-isolation.
If you`re traveling directly from your own country, check below what your travel requirements will be. Your plans may still be affected if local restrictions are in place in the area where you are traveling or from where you are travelling. You should check the entry requirements and other entry restrictions of these countries before travelling. Starting December 15, anyone 18 years of age and older who has received their second dose of the vaccine will be able to register for their booster vaccination. You can find out how to book your booster vaccination by visiting NHS Inform. If you have not been vaccinated with an approved vaccine, you must follow the rules for a person who is not fully vaccinated when travelling to Scotland. The primary responsibility lies with the individual to follow the rules. Operators must advise customers to follow the rules. If the non-compliance is intentional and persistent operators want to refuse service. In addition to Scotland`s travel rules, you`ll also need to check the latest COVID-19 travel rules for any other country you plan to travel to.
As of Monday, 9. In August, there are no travel restrictions to Scotland, except for international quarantine rules. You can keep up to date with the latest rules on Scottish Government international travel sites. If you have been in close contact with a positive case, you will be notified by SMS, email or post, provided that you provided this information when filling in the form. He will give you some advice on what to do next. Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about entering and visiting Scotland. Our local travel experts have all the latest updates. The Scottish Government`s advice on what we should do to stay safe is as follows: on Tuesday 22 February, the Scottish Government announced its plan for a safe life with Covid. As of Monday 28 February, vaccination certification is no longer required by law in Scotland.
The legal requirement to use a face mask in high-traffic areas such as restaurants, public transport and shops was lifted from Monday 18 April, but it is still strongly recommended to wear one to protect those most susceptible to the virus. And access to lateral flow tests is no longer free, although the PCR test for people with Covid symptoms is available until the end of April. Check Scottish Government guidelines before you travel and stay up to date with our article on UK travel rules. For more information, see the Scottish Government`s website on travel rules and restrictions, as well as levels of protection, including information on important travel. For more information on the rules applicable to weddings and funerals, consult the Safe Stay Guide (Weddings and Funerals section).