Travel rules in the UK are set to remain unchanged for now, despite the Prime Minister announcing a major overhaul of coronavirus restrictions.
Boris Johnson unveiled his Living With Covid plan on Monday, which included scrapping self-isolation requirements.
Changes to international travel rules were not included in the plan, which means that those arriving in the UK must still complete a passenger locator form.
However, Mr Johnson hinted that the form could be scrapped in time for the Easter Holidays.
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Following his statement in the Commons, the Prime Minister was asked by Labour MP Ben Bradshaw why the “bureaucratic and irritating” forms were still required, when they weren’t by other European countries.
Mr Johnson responded that the UK has one of the most open travel systems in the world, and that the form would be reviewed by Easter.
The last time travel rules were eased for Brits for earlier this month when coronavirus tests were ended for fully-vaccinated travellers.
UK travellers will still be able to use the NHS Covid app as proof of their vaccination status when going abroad.
Speaking in the Commons, Mr Johnson said that from April 1 the use of voluntary Covid status certification will no longer be recommended but will remain for foreign travel.
He added: “The NHS app will continue to allow people to indicate their vaccination status for international travel.”
Currently all fully-vaccinated travellers need to complete a passenger locator form, 48 hours before arriving in the UK.
Those who are not fully-vaccinated must complete the form, take a coronavirus test in the two days before travelling to England and take a PCR test after arrival in England.
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