The USA and Canada are both open again for Vaccinated British tourists and demand is high. We’ll guide you through the testing requirements when you travel, but here’s the latest update for travelling to both countries.

Preparing to Travel
Canada:
- You must have completed your full course of WHO approved vaccines (such as Oxford/Astra-Zeneca, Pfizer and Moderna) at least 14 days prior to departure.
- Have proof of a negative in-clinic PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before departure.
- Apply for an eTA (visa waiver) at least 72 hours before travel
- Complete quarantine (contingency) plan.

USA: 
- You must have completed your full course of WHO approved vaccines (such as Oxford/Astra-Zeneca, Pfizer and Moderna) at least 14 days prior to departure.
- Have proof of a negative in-clinic/airport lateral flow (antigen) test no more than one day before the day of departure
- Apply for an ESTA (visa waiver) at least 72 hours before travel
- Provide trip and contact information for contact tracing and sign an attestation (declaration) via your airline to confirm entry requirements have been met

During Travel
- For both countries, requirements vary from state to state, however you will generally need to wear a face covering whilst on public transport and in public indoor locations.
- You’ll probably be asked to show your vaccination status with valid photo ID when entering any public indoor locations.

Preparing to Return to UK
- Order a day-2 Lateral Flow (antigen) test from a government approved provider and complete a passenger locator form before check-in.

Back Home
- Complete a day-2 Lateral Flow (antigen) test from a government approved provider (which should be ordered before your return flight)
- You will not be required to self-isolate while you await the result of your day-2 test is known, howver if the result is positive you will be required to take a PCR test and quarantine.