Seven countries added to the green list as travel rules change today

Holidaymakers arriving into England from Denmark, Switzerland, and the Azores will no longer have to isolate as of 4am this morning.

Canada, Finland, Liechtenstein, and Lithuania are also now on the Government's green travel list as the rule change comes into force from Monday, August 30.

The seven countries were moved to the lowest-risk category for coronavirus following the latest review as the risk that travel from these countries poses to public health in the UK is low, the Department for Transport said.

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If a destination is categorised as green, it means travellers returning to the country won't have to self-isolate, regardless of their Covid-19 vaccination status.

However a series of Covid tests must be taken - including a test three days before travel to England, as well as a test after you arrive in England on or before day two.

Despite Canada moving to the green list for Brits, the Canadian authorities are barring entry to Canada, including at its border with the US, to most foreign nationals, including British nationals.

Despite Canada moving to the green list for Brits, the Canadian authorities are barring entry (Wikipedia)

Meanwhile, also as of today, Montenegro and Thailand join the red list, which means Brits will have to quarantine for 10 days in a government-approved hotel on their return.

No countries have been moved from the green or red to the amber list, which remains the same.

Those who have been double-jabbed don't have to isolate when arriving from amber list countries, however those that haven't been jabbed must stay home for 10 days, and carry out a series of Covid tests.

The full list of green countries from Monday, August 30

The new green list, with new additions in bold:

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Australia

Azores

Barbados

Bermuda

British Antarctic Territory

British Indian Ocean Territory

Brunei

Bulgaria

Canada

Cayman Islands

Croatia

Denmark

Dominica

Faroe Islands

Falkland Islands

Finland

Gibraltar

Grenada

Hong Kong

Iceland

Israel

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Madeira

Malta

Montserrat

New Zealand

Pitcairn Islands

Singapore

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Switzerland

Taiwan

Turks and Caicos Islands

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