Government easing inbound travel restrictions for under-18s
The government is relaxing curbs to under-18s arriving in England.
From 4:00am on 22 November they will be treated as fully vaccinated at the border.
This means under-18s can skip self-isolation on arrival, Day 8 tests and pre-departure testing.
They will still be required to take one post-arrival test.
"By simplifying the rules for international travel for’¯all under-18s coming to England, we’re bringing further good news for families looking to unite with loved ones, and’¯another great boost for’¯the travel sector," Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.
Also taking effect at the same time is recognition of vaccines on the World Health Organization’s Emergency Use Listing (WHOEUL) for inbound arrivals.
It adds Sinovac, Sinopharm and Covaxin to the list of approved vaccines.
The US also recognises these vaccines for inbound travel.
"It benefits more fully vaccinated people from countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and India," the government said.
It also benefits travellers from China although outbound from there currently remains highly restricted.
"As we continue to expand’¯our’¯recognition of international’¯vaccines, the announcements’¯mark the next step in our restart of international travel," Shapps added.
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