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What do you really know about vaccine passports? Due to the growing topic and conversation around Covid passes, we want to give you the inside scoop on all current guidelines and how this will effect us all here in the UK! Here are our 5 facts to help you navigate your way in these uncertain times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(All our information is hyperlinked to official sources. Remember, this information can date quickly!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I need a vaccine passport in the UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So where do you need a vaccine passport? Although vaccine passports are not currently in use in England or Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales do require them! In Wales, you must show an NHS Covid Pass for entry to nightclubs, unseated indoor venues and any event for more than 10,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the 15th November<\/a>, you must also show your vaccine passport for entry to cinemas, theatres and concert halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Scotland, the rules are that you must also show your vaccine pass for entry to nightclubs and events for more than 10,000 people, as well as indoor events for more than 500 people, and unseated outdoor events for more than 4,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under 18s don\u2019t panic! You are not expected to show a Covid Pass for entry to venues in either country, so no need to worry if you are unable to be vaccinated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to remember:<\/strong> If you\u2019re in Wales, don\u2019t worry if you haven\u2019t had the chance to get vaccinated – they will also accept negative lateral flow tests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where am I allowed to travel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, there\u2019s some good news for anyone who\u2019s been craving some hot summer sun! Following advice from official Government guidelines on the GOV.UK<\/a> page, you are able to enter the UK from ANY country, so we\u2019re making progress! To see what countries are on the Government’s “Green Travel List”, please visit the official Government website for more information. To make things easy for you, we\u2019re going to go through what the difference is between arriving in the UK with your vaccine passport and also for those of you who are unvaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully Vaccinated Passengers: <\/strong>For anyone who isn\u2019t aware, you only count as fully vaccinated if you\u2019ve had your complete course 14 days prior to arriving in the UK, so please bare that in mind! You\u2019ll need to book and pay for a Covid-19 test before you arrive, which can either be a PCR or lateral flow test which needs to be taken before your second day in the UK. Your Covid-19 booking reference will need to go on a passenger locator form, which also needs to be completed within 48 hours. If your test comes back negative, you\u2019re good to go! However, if you return a positive PCR (or a positive later flow which is confirmed by a PCR test) then unfortunately you\u2019ll have 10 long days of isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unvaccinated Passengers: <\/strong>Unfortunately for you, your route back home is a bit of a pain. Firstly, you’ll need to take a Covid-19 test 3 days before you come back the UK. Then, you will have to book and pay for a Day-2 PCR test followed by a Day-8 one as well! These will need to be taken after your arrival in the UK, as well as filling in the passenger locator form. You\u2019re then required to isolate for 10 days even if you\u2019re negative as well as taking your PCR tests. If you come back positive on one of your PCR tests, you\u2019ll have to isolate for ANOTHER 10 days following the positive result!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please Remember:<\/strong> It is essential <\/strong>to book a Covid-19 test before travelling into the UK, regardless of whether you’re vaccinated or not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there anywhere I’m not allowed to travel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can finally announce the news the British public has waited too long to hear. The Government initially had a list of countries which were unsafe to travel to, which were subsequently placed on a “Red Travel List”. Recently however, the last of these countries have been removed from the Red Travel List, meaning we are able to travel wherever we desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is one catch. The Government has stated that they will review this every 3 weeks, meaning if cases go back up, back on the red list they go! So, for your benefit, we\u2019ll identify what would happen if you did want to travel to the UK from a country on the red list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to state that you will ONLY be let in if you are a British or Irish National or have residence rights in the UK! Unfortunately, there is no difference<\/strong> whether you are fully vaccinated or not when travelling from a red country. All passengers MUST quarantine in a managed<\/strong> hotel upon arrival, as well as taking 2 Covid-19 tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to have a look yourself, we would highly recommend visiting the Government website<\/a> as it\u2019s definitely better to be prepared!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side note:<\/strong> Keep a mask with you at all times! Better to be safe than sorry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I get my<\/strong> COVID pass on my phone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes! COVID passes can be downloaded from the NHS app and onto your phone. However, you will need to keep a close eye on it. If your digital COVID pass is for vaccination proof, it must be renewed every 30 days. This can be done by simply going back into the NHS app and clicking on ‘Get your NHS Covid Pass’! It’s as easy as that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also download a Covid Pass for proof of a lateral flow of PCR test – this test will be valid for 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pass for proof of a POSITIVE test will last up to 30 days, but after this you must refresh it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An expired COVID pass can cause possible problems, especially for you travel lovers. Some airlines will not offer refunds or flight changes if there are complications with your NHS app, so be sure to keep a close eye on your NHS app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the short video below for a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n