Today - 3rd July 2020 - the UK government announced their list of nation's exempt from a two week quarantine period if brits are to return from abroad.
The long-awaited list includes 59 destinations where Brits will be able to travel to, and return without being required to isolate for two weeks, with the level of coronavirus cases determining the list.
That means the popular destinations of Greece, France and Spain will all be exempt from the list, whilst Italy - the initial hotspot for the virus in Europe - will be exempt from the new quarantine measures.
The list of nation's given the go-ahead by the foreign office excludes the United States, Sweden and Portugal, all of whom are deemed too risky for quarantine free travel at this time. Whilst Brits can still travel to these locations under the UK guidance, they will be required to self-isolate for two weeks upon their return.
These rules will take effect from 10th July, whilst the developed administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will make their own announcements in the comings days on restrictions within these nations in the coming days.
Although the UK will not quarantine people coming back into the country, this does not necessarily permit restrictions to be lifted upon arrival in certain destinations - with New Zealand suggesting they had no intention to lift the current isolation restrictions on Brits travelling to the country any time soon.
This was despite calls by the UK government for air-bridges between nations with low numbers of cases.
Speaking about the new guidance, the government said: “We will keep the conditions in these countries and territories under review. If they worsen we will not hesitate to reintroduce self-isolation requirements."
“Travellers should always check the latest FCO travel advice. Travel advice includes information on any health measures in place for visitors to the country or territory. These can include a requirement to self-isolate, quarantine, or undergo testing for coronavirus, or even restrictions on entry.”
The full list of exempt nations:
Andorra
Antigua and Bermuda
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Reunion
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
South Korea
Spain
St Barthelemy
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Vatican City
Vietnam
