Countries exempt from COVID-19 quarantine

The government has updated its travel advice for those travelling abroad and returning to England. At this point in time the different parts of the United Kingdom are applying their own rules and restrictions, so if returning to Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales the advice for these nations may differ.

The situation, guidance and rules are changing frequently so you should check the latest information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) before and after travelling.

The following is a list of countries that as of 13th July you can return to England, without the need to self-quarantine.

Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
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
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