Is Turkey on the red list? Latest travel rules following announcement
THE government has made some mega changes to the UK's travel rules.
With Turkey being a popular destination, here is everything you need to know about a possible visit to the country.
Can I travel to Turkey?
Turkey has been taken off the UK's red list, meaning Brits will be able to travel to the country from September 22 at 4am.
It will become part of the new 'rest of the world' category - essentially the green and amber list combined.
Arrivals from red list countries will still need to stay in a quarantine hotel for 10 days, costing £2,285 per person, which also includes three Covid tests.
But holidaymakers returning to England from Turkey won't need to isolate.
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What are the travel restrictions for Turkey?
Brits do not need to be vaccinated to travel to Turkey - passengers from the UK only need to have a negative test to enter.
There have been limited direct flights between the UK and Turkey due the Foreign Office advising against all but essential travel to the country based on Covid risks.
However, now Turkey has been deemed a safe destination, travellers won't face so many barriers.
On their return to the UK, the pre-arrival test will be scrapped for travellers who have had both jabs, while the day two test won't have to be a PCR test, but a cheaper lateral flow test.
Travellers will have to pay for the lateral flow as the NHS ones are not accepted, but they are much cheaper, costing around £30.
Turkey itself has lifted most lockdown restrictions, including all curfews.
But masks and social distancing are mandatory at all times outside the home.
Turkish citizens and residents must have proof of either two Covid vaccinations or recent Covid recovery, or a negative PCR test, to enter cinemas, concerts and events, as well as for intercity or inter-provincial domestic travel.
Mass events have also reopened, meaning concerts are back on, and restaurants and cafes can serve customers with no capacity limits.
