British Govt announces to allow Fully Vaccinated Indian Passengers

The British government has announced to end Covid-19 travel restrictions for Indian passengers who are fully vaccinated with Covishield from October 11. The UK Government has fully approved the Indian origin Covishield vaccine. 

In the announcement, the UK government said, "Indian travellers vaccinated with Covishield will be given equal treatment as fully vaccinated UK residents returning from a red list country. Along with India, the country has added 37 more countries and territories to its vaccine-eligible countries list, including Hong Kong, Brazil, Ghana, Pakistan, South Africa and Turkey. However, those not eligible with approved vaccines still need to take a pre-departure test, a day 2 and day 8 test, and complete 10 days self-quarantine to enter the country." 

Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid, said, "We’re now making it easier and cheaper for people to travel by allowing fully vaccinated travellers from non-red list countries to use lateral flow tests on day 2 of arrival, as long as they provide proof of use." 

Fresh guidelines for Indian travellers 

- Quarantine is not mandatory. 

- Pre-departure test or any other test is not mandatory.

- However, passengers who are vaccinated with any other vaccine must continue to take a pre-departure test, and take tests on day 2 and day 8, and home quarantine for 10 days. If tested negative, the quarantine period would be shortened to 5 days.