Flying to the UK for 1 day
I want to fly into the UK for 1 day (from the US, also I'm a UK citizen), and then leave for another country. Do I need to pay for the test which they require me to do before or on the second day and do I need to stay in the UK for 10 days?
EDIT: It says that I still need to book the tests, but will I be fined and imprisoned if I don't take them since I will be in another country?
Best Answer
Yes, you need to:
- get tested before departure
- book and pay for the tests for days 2 and 8, even if you leave after a day
- self isolate during your stay
You can however leave before the 10 days are over.
All the details are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-quarantine-when-you-arrive-in-england
Note that those are the rules for England. They are different in the other countries of the UK.
Note that they can fine you directly at the border when you arrive if you haven’t booked and paid for your tests. I suppose you could also be prevented from boarding your first flight, though I don’t know if airlines check that.
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