Latest travel rules and regulations as Omicron causes nightmare before Christmas
Now things are very different. You will need to take a pre-departure test in your destination up to 48 hours before you return to the UK.
ExpressTest offers the supervised service for £25. But order the test well in advance of your trip as it can take up to a week to arrive. There are now testing centres in all major UK airports as well as main train stations and larger shopping centres. Always check with your travel company or airline as many will have discount codes to book with partner private testing companies.You will be required to take PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8 on your return to the UK and will also have to self-isolate for ten days.Yes, and it pays to do your research carefully before any trip. Spain announced on December 1 that all arrivals over the age of 12 have to be fully vaccinated.
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