The list of countries that are exempt from quarantine has changed constantly over recent weeks.
To add more confusion to travel-hungry Brits, the governments in Scotland and Wales have also issued slightly different versions for their respective countries.
Changes have meant that some holidaymakers have found out mid-break that they will have to isolate for 14 days upon their return, despite the country being exempt when they flew out.
As of September 24, the list of countries which are exempt from quarantine restrictions is mainly the same across the whole of the UK.
To make it clear though, here are the lists of all exempt countries and territories for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
England travel exemptions
Europe
Cyprus
Estonia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece (not including Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos)
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Madeira and the Azores (not including mainland Portugal)
Norway
San Marino
Sweden
Americas
Antigua & Barbuda Barbados
Bermuda
Canada
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Grenada
Martinique
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Maarten
St Martin and St Barthélemy
St Pierre and Miquelon
St Vincent and The Grenadines
Asia-Pacific
Australia
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei
Cambodia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Hong Kong
Japan
Laos
Macau
Malaysia
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Samoa
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Africa
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Antarctica
Other
British Antarctic Territory
Scotland travel exemptions
Europe
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Greenland
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Norway
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia (this does not apply to arrivals from 04:00 on 19 September 2020)
Vatican City State
Americas
Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Grenada
Guadeloupe (this does not apply to arrivals from 04:00 on 19 September 2020)
St Barthélemy
St Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
St Vincent and The Grenadines
Asia-Pacific
Australia
Brunei
Fiji
Hong Kong
Japan
Macau
Malaysia
Mauritius
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Singapore (applies to arrivals from 04:00 on 19 September 2020)
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand (applies to arrivals from 04:00 on 19 September 2020)
Vietnam
Africa
Seychelles
British overseas territories
The Scottish government has also said the following 13 UK overseas territories are also exempt:
The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in the Island of Cyprus
Anguilla
Bermuda
British Antarctic Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Montserrat
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Common Travel Area (CTA)
Anyone arriving from Ireland, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man after 14 days or fewer in those places must complete the passenger locator form and self-isolate for two weeks.
Anyone who has been in a CTA for more than 14 days immediately before arriving in Scotland does not need to complete the form or quarantine.
Wales travel exemptions
Europe
Channel Islands
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Madeira and the Azores (not including mainland Portugal)
Norway
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Vatican City State
Americas
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Montserrat
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
St Barthélemy
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Asia-Pacific
Australia
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei
Fiji
Hong Kong
Japan
Macau
Malaysia
Mauritius
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Vietnam
Africa
Seychelles
Other
Akrotiri and Dhekelia
British Antarctic Territory
Northern Ireland travel exemptions
Europe
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Madeira and the Azores (not including mainland Portugal)
Norway
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia (this does not apply to arrivals on or after 4.00 am on 19 September 2020)
Vatican City State
Americas
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Grenada
Guadeloupe (this does not apply to arrivals on or after 4.00 am on 19 September 2020)
Montserrat
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
St Barthélemy
St Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
St Vincent and The Grenadines
Asia-Pacific
Australia
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei
Fiji
Hong Kong
Japan
Macau
Malaysia
Mauritius
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
South Korea
Taiwan
Vietnam
Africa
Seychelles
Other
British Antarctic Territory
The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in the Island of Cyprus
*During the coronavirus pandemic, countries may be subject to a change in travel restrictions. Always check the latest FCDO advice for your chosen destination before planning, booking, or going on a trip.
