It is important that you check what Covid-19 tests you will need and any quarantine or isolation rules as soon as possible before you travel to the UK and continue to check these at www.gov.uk until your departure in case of any changes..
The UK Government has removed all countries from the UK travel red list which means you must now follow the rules about what you must do when you travel to England from abroad. However, please be aware that the Government do keep the red list under constant review and countries and territories can be added to the red list at any time.
Whether you are vaccinated or not, you will need to take a PCR test:
- In the two days before you travel to England. If your journey to England is a multi-leg journey, you must take the test in the two days before the start of the first leg
- And within two days of entering England from any overseas country.
While you are waiting for a result when you return to England, you must self-isolate, whether you have been vaccinated or not. You can stop self-isolating if your PCR test result is negative. The PCR test to be taken when in England, must be booked before you travel, and bought privately from a government-approved list of providers. You will need to build this extra time into your travel plans so that you are available for the start of the teaching period. See the full rules about what you must do when you travel to England from abroad.
You should continue to check the UK Government advice for the country you are travelling from.
Make sure you book your accommodation in advance
It is more important than ever to ensure you have your accommodation booked before you reach the UK. On arrival, you will likely need to let the border officials know where you will be staying and refusal to do so may result in your entry to the UK being refused. We urge that your accommodation is secured as soon as possible and close to the campus for any potential isolation period.
If you are required to isolate in your accommodation, you won’t be able to go to lectures, the shops, or leave your flat or accommodation at all for your isolation period. If this applies to you, we will ensure you have access to online learning and provide you with details of supermarkets that deliver food.