{"id":23524,"date":"2020-11-12T13:44:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T13:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=23524"},"modified":"2026-10-29T06:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T06:54:06","slug":"holi-yay-the-only-destination-with-zero-travel-restrictions-for-brits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/holi-yay-the-only-destination-with-zero-travel-restrictions-for-brits\/","title":{"rendered":"Holi-yay: the only destination with zero travel restrictions for Brits!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Several countries are tightening their grip around protective measures to keep the pandemic at bay. With the almost month-long lockdown in full swing, it seems as if there is only one country left open for Brits to go on a holiday with zero travel restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever thought of visiting Gibraltar? If you have, the good news! Gibraltar is the only location in the world with no travel restrictions or quarantine rules for Brits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One other destination to belong to this list included the Canary Islands. Unfortunately, the tourist magnet of a destination is enforcing newer rules from the 14th of November (Saturday).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Countries like Cyprus, Maldives, and Greece have also followed suit. Implementing more travel restrictions to increase barriers to entry for tourists in the hopes that the virus can be contained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other popular destinations, including Portugal and Turkey, are also no longer restriction free, as they both require a two-week quarantine back in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, visiting Gibraltar is not only convenient due to the lack of travel restrictions and quarantine rules, but it also makes for a stellar holiday destination. From bright blue skies and ocean view escapades, Gibraltar is a dream come true, especially at a time like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As of right now, the only procedure you need to go through is to fill in a passenger locator form, which can be swiftly done at the airport. However, the same “zero travel restrictions” policy doesn’t apply to non-UK arrivals visiting Gibraltar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To elaborate, if you are a non-UK arrival visiting Gibraltar, then it will be mandatory for you to self-isolate for five days, with a test on day one & day five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, things do seem to be getting better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the countless travel<\/a><\/strong> restrictions and quarantine rules, there seems to be progress being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary of the UK – the Taskforce is looking forward to slashing the quarantine to around a week, & although the exact timescale has yet to be announced, this will mean that quarantine rules in the UK would become less strict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new scheme will see passengers paying for a test after they arrive in the UK, taking it four or five days after arrival, and if it is negative, it removes the need for quarantine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to the Airport Operators Association this morning, Shapps continued saying: “I want you to know that we are making very good progress on a test to release programme to launch, once we’re out of this lockdown.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This will consist of a single test for arrivals into the UK provided by the private sector, and at the cost to the passenger, allowing us a much-reduced period of self-isolation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, if you can’t beat the anticipation of going on holiday in December, then your best bet of being at ease is by visiting Gibraltar<\/a><\/strong>. Here, you’ll be left unscathed by the quarantine rules that seem to be swarming every other place right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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