Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• From 4am on Friday, 23rd April, if you have been in India in the previous 10 days, you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you are a British, Irish or third-country national with residency rights. Indian nationals are not permitted to enter UK.
• For more details on the Red Zone list, click here.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. British/Irish citizens and those with residence rights in the UK (including long-term visa holders) can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Indian nationals travelling from India are not currently permitted to enter UK till further notice.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Eligible travellers must fill an Online Passenger Locator Form. Click here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Those eligible to travel from India must stay in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all eligible international travellers (including UK nationals) must have a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure. A fine of £500 will be imposed for those who do not comply with this.
• They must also take 2 COVID-19 tests after their arrival. These must be pre-booked before travel and cost £210. The first test must be taken on day 2 and second one on day 8 of quarantine. You can book the tests here.
• Check more details here

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Travellers from India are currently not permitted to enter UK unless they are British/ Irish citizens or have residence rights in UK. Eligible travellers must stay in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days. Check the list of hotels here.
• Anyone arriving in UK without a Hotel Quarantine Confirmation will be issued penalty of £4000 plus the applicable hotel quarantine charges. During their managed quarantine stay, passengers will be required to take a coronavirus test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8. However, they will not be allowed to shorten their quarantine period on receipt of a negative test result or through the ‘Test to Release’ scheme.