Travellers from the EU and US who are fully-vaccinated will be able to arrive in Scotland without going into quarantine under new restrictions coming into force.
The normal 10-day self-isolation period for arrivals has been scrapped – but will only apply to countries on the amber list of the traffic light system.
The new restrictions, which are to help to reunite family and friends whose loved ones live abroad, means a PCR test on day eight after arrival will be axed.
However, all travellers will still need to have a negative test prior to departure and a negative PCR test on day two after arrival.
People who fly in from red list countries will still have to quarantine in a designated hotel for 10 days.
Inbound travellers from the EU and US will also be required to produce accepted documentation to prove they are fully protected with recognised vaccines.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new rules:
When are rules changing?
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Fully-vaccinated people from the EU and US will be able to travel to Scotland without quarantining from Monday, August 2.
Can I travel to the US?
Despite being on the amber list, a travel ban is in place stopping anyone from the UK entering the United States.
A travel ban has been in place for the UK and Ireland since March 2020, but there are some exceptions to this rule.
Only US citizens and permanent residents of the US, as well as close family members and other limited visa holders, can enter the US from the UK at this time.
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