COVID-19 travel: UAE among new destinations on UK red list

The UAE is among three new countries that have been added to the UK's red list.

In a Tweet, Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps said the UAE, Burundi and Rwanda have been added to the travel ban list.

He explained that people who have been in or transited through these countries will be denied entry, except British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights who must self-isolate for ten days at home.

The changes come into effect on Friday, January 29 at 1:00 pm.

From tomorrow (Friday 29 Jan at 1pm), we’re extending our travel ban with the United Arab Emirates, Burundi and Rwanda all added to the UK's red list. 1/3

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps (@grantshapps) January 28, 2021

This means people who have been in or transited through these countries will be denied entry, except British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights who must self-isolate for ten days at HOME. 2/3

— Rt Hon Grant Shapps (@grantshapps) January 28, 2021

Passengers must still have proof of a negative test and completed Passenger Locator Form before arrival – or could otherwise face a £500 fine for each. 3/3

— Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps (@grantshapps) January 28, 2021