The new strain of coronavirus discovered in the UK is believed to be spreading 70 per cent faster than the predecessor has resulted in several countries banning arrivals from the UK
The Netherlands set the ball rolling and other EU nations followed. The most chaotic border closure was by France which meant cargo couldn’t cross the Channel for 48 hours.
All this has meant misery for thousands of people who had booked holidays abroad over the holiday season. This is a list of the countries that have but bans or restrictions in place.
Albania – flights are suspended until Jany 6 2021
Argentina – direct flights to and from the UK have been suspended for the time being.
Austria – a flight ban is in place until January 1 2021
Belgium – The Belgian Government’s suspension of passenger travel from the UK for a ends l 23.59 on 22 December.
Bulgaria – Air travel between Bulgaria is restricted until January 31 2021. British nationals with a valid Bulgarian resident permit are exempt, but they must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival.
Chile – Non-resident foreign nationals that have been in the UK during the last 14 days will not be allowed entry to Chile.
Colombia – Direct flights to/from London have been suspended until further notice.
The Czech Republic – The Czech Republic has suspendedd flights between the UK and Czech Republic until at least 31 December.
Dominican Republic – The Dominican government has suspended all inbound passenger flights from the UK from Tuesday 22 December.
El Salvador – Travel to El Salvador is currently banned to travellers who have been in the United Kingdom in the last 30 days or whose flights have included a layover there
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Estonia – Restriction to air services currently planned to last until 1 January 2021.
Finland – All travel from the UK is restricted until Monday 4 January.
France
The French government has announced it will be restricting air, car, ferry and train travel from the UK to France from 24.00 (CET) 20 December for 48 hours.
Germany – All air passenger flights between the UK and Germany are banned until 23.00 (UK time) to December 31.
Greece The self-isolation time for those arriving from the UK has been extended from three days to seven days.
Grenada – Traffic between UK and Grenada has been banned for anyone who has been to the UK within the previous 14 days.
Hong Kong – Travellers who have visited the UK for more than two hours within the past 14 days will be denied entry to Hong Kong.
Hungary – Flights to/from the UK have been restricted for the time being.
India – is banning flights from the UK from midnight 22 December until at least 31 December.
Ireland – There’s a 48 hours from 00.00 on Monday 21 December.
Israel – The government has ordered the country to ‘close the skies’
Italy – Anyone who has been in the UK in the previous 14 days will not be permitted entry into Italy. Also, anyone already in Italy who has been in the UK in the 14 days before 20 December, must report to their local health authorities and take a Covid-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test. These measures will remain in place until 6 January.
Jamaica – All flights coming from the UK into Jamaica are banned until 4 January 2021.
Jordan – Jordan has announced it is suspending flights to and from the UK until 3 January.
Kuwait – Travellers will not be allowed to enter Kuwait if they have been in the UK during the preceding 14 days. This ban is expected to come into force by December 22.
Latvia – Latvia will not be permitting the operation of passenger flights to or from the UK until January 1 2021.
Lithuania – Travel restrictions are in place until December 31.
Malta – All commercial flights between the United Kingdom and Malta will be suspended. Maltese Nationals and Residents of Malta will be able to return to Malta on Air Malta flights. British Nationals will be able to return to the UK with Air Malta.
Mauritius – Fights to and from the UK are currently banned.
Moldova – The Moldovan government has announced the suspension of all UK flights to and from Moldova with effect from midnight on December 23. This includes passengers transiting the UK en route to Moldova.
Morocco – The Moroccan Government has suspended until further notice all flights to and from the UK. British nationals living in Morocco, as well as their families, are allowed to enter the country.
North Macedonia – The Prime Minister of North Macedonia has announced restrictions on direct flights between North Macedonia and the United Kingdom in the near future. More soon.
Oman – The Supreme Committee announced the closure of its land, sea and air borders with effect from 22 December at 1 am. This will remain in place for 7 days and will be subject to review by the Omani authorities. During this time, it will not be possible to enter or leave Oman.
Pakistan – A transport directive from the government of Pakistan said travellers arriving from the UK on direct or indirect flights would not be permitted to enter from midnight on 22 December until midnight on 29 December. Passengers transiting in the UK on their way to Pakistan will be allowed to enter if they haven’t left the airside area of the UK airport they are connecting through.
Paraguay – Rntry to Paraguay by non-resident foreign nationals that have visited the UK since 7 December is not permitted until 4 January 2021.
Peru – Peru has suspended all flights originating in Europe for a period of two weeks. Direct flights from the UK and those with a stopover in the UK are suspended until further notice. Non-Peruvian citizens or residents who have been in the UK during the last two weeks are prohibited from entering Peru.
Poland – Flights between Poland and the UK are suspended from midnight on 21 December until at least 6 January.
Portugal – All passenger travel is banned, with the exception of Portuguese citizens and those legally resident in Portugal, between the UK and Portugal.
Romania – From December 21 , all passenger flights to and from the UK will be banned for 14 days.
Russia – Flights to and from the UK are suspended for one week from midnight on 22 December.
Saudi Arabia – The Ministry of Interior announced the suspension of all international flights for travellers entering and leaving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (except in exceptional cases). Entry to the Kingdom through land and sea borders has been suspended. The announcement states that these measures are due to last for one week, and may be extended for another week.
Singapore – The Singapore government announced that from 23.59 Singapore time on 23 December, all travellers who have been in the UK in the previous 14 days before travel will not be permitted to enter or transit Singapore. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are still able to enter Singapore, but must undergo Covid-19 tests upon arrival in Singapore and at the end of their mandatory 14 day quarantine period.
Slovakia – Flights to and from the UK will be suspended for 72 hours as of 00.01 22 December.
Spain – Spain is to ban all arrivals from the UK apart from Spanish citizens and residents. Madrid said it would also reinforce controls at the border with Gibraltar to ensure travellers complied with the restriction. This includes flights from the UK to the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands. Flights from the UK will continue to allow residents to enter Spain.
Sudan -The Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority has announced they will be restricting air travel from the UK, Netherlands and South Africa from December 23 until January 5 2021.
Sweden – A temporary entry ban applies to all passengers arriving from the UK, with the exception of Swedish citizens and last for one month. With effect from 15.00 (UK time) on 21 December, the Swedish government has suspended all passenger flights from the UK to Sweden for 48 hours.
Switzerland – Switzerland has announced a general entry ban for travellers from the UK, including UK nationals, and flights have been suspended until further notice.
The Netherlands – The Dutch government has banned all air passenger flights between the UK and the Netherlands January 1 2021. All passenger ferries carrying passengers from the UK to Dutch ports are prohibited until January 1 2021. This does not apply to freight.
Tunisia – All flights are suspended to and from the UK including transiting flights until further notice.
Turkey -Turkey has announced it will be suspending air travel to/from the UK.
Uzbekistan – Until 10 January 2021, British nationals either arriving directly from the UK or who have been in the UK in the last 14 days, are not permitted to travel to or to enter Uzbekistan. All other foreign nationals, with the exception of Uzbek nationals, who are arriving from the UK or who have visited the UK in the last 14 days are not permitted to enter the country either during this period.
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