The UK Government has today issued its ‘red, amber and green list rules for entering England’ and has included Bermuda and other Caribbean Territories on their ‘Amber List’. This means that from the 17th May when the UK opens up for travel, passengers departing Bermuda and arriving in the UK are subject to the amber list rules.
UK Government guidance states: ‘if you have been in an amber country or territory in the 10 days before you arrive in England the following rules will apply:
Before travel to England all passengers are required to:
· complete a passenger locator form
· book and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 travel tests - known as a “travel test package” - to be taken after arrival in England
All passengers upon their arrival in England must:
· quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days
· take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8
The London Office previously and continues to be in discussions with relevant UK officials on this matter and is working to move Bermuda on the ‘Green List’. It is important to note that these lists are consistently under review pending the jurisdiction satisfying the relevant factors and criteria for a change in status.
Any immediate and urgent matters please contact the London Office at londonoffice@gov.bm / + 44 (0) 20 7518 9900