TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) Australian Resident - Fully Vaccinated
- Deryk Neighbour
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min read
Proof of Vaccination – Airline will require proof of vaccination using International Covid Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) through MYGOV or a printed copy (children 12+)
PCR Test
Not an Australian or UK Government requirement, PCR testing is mandated by the airline** Important to check the airline's policy and transit destinations for the pre-travel testing requirements. Most airlines will only accept PCR or Rapid Antigen (not home tests)
Complete the UK Passenger Arrival Form
48 hours prior to arrival
Day 2 Covid Test
Must be pre-booked before arrival and details submitted with Arrival Form
Quarantine
No quarantine required on arrival in UK provided travel was not via a RED LIST country and arrival COVID test is negative
Requirements for children departing Australia
Children who are less than 5 years of age at the time of check-in for the flight do not need to have a test or give evidence of a negative test result (refer to the Smartraveller & airline websites, COVID policy for additional information)
The above are government requirements, airlines may have additional requirements
Returning to Australia
Complete the Australian Declaration Form 72 hours prior to arrival – a copy of the vaccination certificate will be required to complete.
PCR Test
Done within 72 hours of travel - Australia is only accepting PCR or RT-PCR at this stage (5 years and older)
Proof of Vaccination
The airline will require proof of vaccination using International Covid Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) through MYGOV or a printed copy (children 12+)
Quarantine
Some states have eased restrictions and introduced reduced quarantine time, home quarantine or no quarantine on arrival (for fully vaccinated travellers). States and Territories are responsible for determining and managing quarantine requirements, information can be found on the state government website. Please see the updated status of each state or Territories click here
General Information
Wearing masks at the airport and onboard (unless eating)
Check requirements for children on the destination government website, the above information is for departing and entering Australia.
Download the SmartTraveller App - https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
Download the NHS COVID 19 App - https://covid19.nhs.uk/
Policy and restrictions can change so always refer to government and supplier websites.
Visa and Passport requirements remain in place - refer to CBIT https://cibtvisas.com.au/
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