The USA and Canada are both opening for Vaccinated British tourists this Winter 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:

Before Travel
Canada: (open)
You must have completed your full course of WHO approved vaccines (such as Oxford/Astra-Zeneca, Pfizer and Moderna) at least 7 days prior to departure. You will also need a negative in-clinic PCR test within 72 hours of departure and apply for an eTA (visa waiver) complete with quarantine (contingency) plan.
USA: (opens 8 Nov)
You must have completed your full course of WHO approved vaccines (such as Oxford/Astra-Zeneca, Pfizer and Moderna) at least 7 days prior to departure. You will also need a negative in-clinic lateral flow (antigen) test within the 3 days priorto departure and apply for an ESTA (visa waiver)

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.
Before your return flight you will need to have ordered a day-2 lateral flow test from a government approved provider and complete a passenger locator form.

After Travel
For any overseas holiday you will need to complete a day-2 lateral flow test from a government approved provider.
There is no requirement to quarantine before the result of your day-2 test is known, although you will need to quarantine should the result be positive.