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India has now moved from UK`s `red` to `amber` list, here`s what it means for travellers
India has now moved from UK`s `red` to `amber` list, here`s what it means for travellers
UK moves India from red to amber list
The United Kingdom government has now moved India from the 'red' to the 'amber' list from Sunday (August 8, 2021).
The step has come as a relief for the Indian diaspora who had been demanding the easing of travel norms between India and Britain.
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What are amber list rules for travelling to England?
Under the legal rules for countries on the amber list, a person travelling to England must take a COVID-19 test three days before entering the country.
He/she must also book and pay for COVID-19 tests that are needed to be taken after arrival in England. The traveller must also complete a passenger locator form.
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Amber list rules for entering England
On arrival in England, passengers who are fully vaccinated must take a COVID-19 test within two days.
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What if a traveller is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
If a person is not fully vaccinated, he/she must quarantine at home or in the place he/she is staying for 10 days on arrival in England.
The person must also take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8.
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UK govts red list rules for entering England
This is to be noted that since February, anyone who arrives in the UK from a red list country has been required by law to book a stay in a managed quarantine facility for 10 days.
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