The UK Government is introducing new border restrictions from 8 June.
In most cases, these restrictions will not apply to people arriving in the UK from the Common Travel Area, which includes the Republic of Ireland, Bailiwick of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. The restrictions will also not apply to anyone travelling to the UK for certain purposes.
However, all passengers arriving in the Bailiwick will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of their point of origin.
Travel from the Bailiwick of Guernsey to the UK
You will not be required by the UK authorities to complete a form to provide journey and contact details before departure, and passengers will not be required to self-isolate on arrival.
However, if you have been outside the Common Travel Area 14 days prior to travelling to the UK then you will be required to self-isolate according to the UK’s rules.
Specific requirements are in place for some patients travelling to the UK for inpatient treatment at University Hospital Southampton.
Travel from abroad to Bailiwick via UK
If you are a Bailiwick resident travelling to the UK from outside the CTA, you will be required to complete a form to provide journey and contact details before travelling to the UK.
You will be required to self-isolate for the duration of time you are in the UK, as it might be necessary to stay overnight.
You do not have to complete a 14-day self-isolation period in the UK before returning to the Bailiwick, but you must follow the UK’s self-isolation rules for the time that you are there.
Travel to UK for certain purposes
If you are in a list of exemptions due to your work or the purpose of your visit, then you will not have to self-isolate once you have arrived, even if you have arrived from outside the CTA.
On arrival in the Bailiwick
If you arrive in the Bailiwick from anywhere, including the UK, you must self- isolate in accordance with existing Bailiwick rules for 14 days regardless of any symptoms or port of origin.
The 14-day self-isolation period starts from the time you arrive back in the islands and any time in transit in the UK does not count towards that period.