{"id":31098,"date":"2021-07-27T08:23:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T07:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=31098"},"modified":"2021-07-29T04:31:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T03:31:04","slug":"fcdo-issues-best-travel-advice-for-your-2021-summer-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/fcdo-issues-best-travel-advice-for-your-2021-summer-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"FCDO Issues Travel Advice for your 2021 Summer Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Travellers are urged to follow the FCDO\u2019s travel advice before heading out on their 2021 summer holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Below is a compressed yet thorough version of what was discussed prior to the actual tips:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The FCDO advice stresses that travel has still not returned to normal, and travellers need to take action before going abroad. In addition, travellers should check the FCDO&#8217;s travel advice for entry requirements and sign up to get updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">As schools close down for summer, and people start thinking about going on a long-overdue <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/summer-2021-where-can-i-go-on-holiday-without-quarantine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#143cc0\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>summer holiday<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, travellers should look to the Foreign Commonwealth &amp; Development Office&#8217;s advice (FCDO) to double and triple-check whether intended international travel is free of disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Ever since July 19, fully-vaccinated (with NHS-administrated vaccine) citizens are no longer required to self-isolate on return from an amber list destination to the UK unless they are returning from France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">With over 100 countries and territories placing barriers or requirements on travellers from the UK, summer holidays will be more challenging than ever before this year. Therefore, anyone planning on going abroad will have to remember that there will be a few more obstacles than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Below is a laydown of the 8 travel tips people should follow if they plan to take a summer holiday this year:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Always check FCDO travel advice to skim through all the specifics of your destination&#8217;s entry and quarantine requirements before you consider booking a holiday to said destination.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Stay up-to-date with the local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions &#8211; many destinations recognise not following mask or social distancing rules as a criminal offence.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Your destination might ask for proof that you have been fully vaccinated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to check with the FCDO on how to show proof of your vaccination.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Check what proof of vaccination your destination requires. Remember to download the NHS app and follow instructions to validate your NHS COVID Pass if you are in England\/Wales. If you are in Scotland, you can get a record of coronavirus vaccination status, and in Northern Ireland, you can apply for a vaccine certificate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>If you are travelling to Europe, please make sure to stay updated on the new rules for travellers from the UK; this includes passport validity, healthcare access, taking a vehicle or pet, and travelling with perishable products such as food and drinks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Be prepared for abrupt changes. COVID-19 is still very much an active threat, despite the relaxed travel restrictions in the UK. Countries may also choose to close borders or change specific rules for travellers from the UK at short notice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Sign up for the FCDO&#8217;s travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates for the destinations you want to know about.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li>Travel insurance is mandatory, especially in these tumultuous times. Once you get a travel insurance policy, check what the exemptions are &#8211; if you are visiting the EU, be sure to have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or replace it with a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here is what Jennifer Anderson, Director of Consular, FCDO, said:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">&#8220;The success of our vaccine roll out means people who have been fully vaccinated in the UK can now travel to amber list countries, without the need for quarantine on their return, with the exception of those returning from France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">&#8220;But travel this summer is still different from before. It is essential that travellers plan ahead and familiarise themselves with the rules and requirements of the country they plan to visit to minimise disruption and avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">&#8220;The first step for anybody thinking of going abroad is to check the FCDO\u2019s Travel Advice and subscribe to updates. We keep it under constant review so it reflects the most up to date information.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading\" ><strong><u>Coming back to the UK<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk.jpg\" alt=\"travel advice\" class=\"wp-image-31101\" width=\"1100\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-960x480.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/back-uk-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Before returning home, travellers to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland must provide proof of a negative coronavirus test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">(Remember, you will have to take this even if you are fully vaccinated)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Travellers will need to take a pre-departure test 72 hours before their return journey. If positive, they will not be permitted to travel back and will be required to follow the local rules for isolation &#8211; this may incur additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Before travelling to the UK, all passengers will need to complete a passenger locator form regardless of where they are coming from. If they are arriving from a green list destination, they will be asked to take a day 2 PCR test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Arrivals from amber list countries and territories who are also not fully vaccinated will need a day 2 and day 8 test, and to quarantine for 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">For travellers who are returning from amber list countries\/territories and are not fully vaccinated, the Test to Release scheme remains as an option to shorten their quarantine period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You are not encouraged to travel to red list countries or territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Travellers are heavily encouraged to check the booking terms and conditions on flexibility and refunds with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/?fr=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#2038c3\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>travel agency<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (if you are using one) because the situation remains volatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>[penci_button link=&#8221;tel:+442084777118&#8243; icon=&#8221;&#8221; icon_position=&#8221;left&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; full=&#8221;1&#8243; text_color=&#8221;white&#8221; background=&#8221;#004080&#8243; text_hover_color=&#8221;white&#8221; hover_bgcolor=&#8221;grey&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]<strong>TALK TO AN<\/strong> <strong>EXPERT!<\/strong>[\/penci_button]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travellers are urged to follow the FCDO\u2019s travel advice before heading out on their 2021 summer holiday. Below is a compressed yet thorough version of what was discussed prior to the actual tips: The FCDO advice stresses that travel has still not returned to normal, and travellers need to take action before going abroad. 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