Egypt Goes From Red to Amber – What Does This Mean For Passengers Flying To The UK?
As of 4 AM on the 22nd of September, Egypt will officially be an Amber Listed Country. This announcement was made yesterday, on the 17th of September by the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Mr Grant Shapps.
Red List rules still apply for those travelling to the UK from Egypt before the 22nd of September.
What Removal From UK’s Red List Means:
Egyptian Nationals are now permitted to travel to the UK and the 10-day hotel quarantine is no longer mandatory regardless of nationality. In addition, Egypt’s removal from UK’s Red List will no doubt have a positive effect on its economy and tourism.
Fully Vaccinated Passengers
You must:
- book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test – to be taken after arrival in England
- complete your passenger locator form – any time in the 48 hours before you arrive in England
- take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 after you arrive in England
You do NOT need to:
- take a pre-departure test
- take a day 8 COVID-19 test
- quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days after you arrive in England
Unvaccinated Passengers:
You must:
- take a pre-departure COVID-19 test – to be taken in the 3 days before you travel to England
- book and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 tests – to be taken after arrival in England
- complete your passenger locator form – any time in the 48 hours before you arrive in England
After you arrive in England you 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
To see the latest information regarding the UK’s travel guidance click here.
