Yes, you will need to self-isolate (quarantine) in the place you are staying for the first ten days after you arrive. If you are staying in University owned accommodation, we will support you during this period.
If you are travelling from certain countries (sometimes called a red list), you will need to stay in a quarantine hotel on arrival. Visit the UK Gvernment website for details.
From 15 February 2021, you will also need to take two COVID-19 tests. The first test is taken on day 2 of quarantine, the second on day 8 of quarantine. You can book a travel testing package on the UK Government website costing £210 before you travel.
When you book a testing package, you will be asked to supply the address in the UK where you will be quarantining. You will also receive instructions on how to take the tests and a reference number to include on your passenger locator form.
When you arrive in the UK take one test on day 2 and one test on day 8 as instructed. You won’t be able to leave quarantine until you have received a negative result from your day 8 test and completed quarantine for ten days. If you don’t take the tests, you may receive a fine of up to £2,000.
You will need to complete your passenger locator form within 48 hours of your arrival providing your flight and contact details, address in the UK and your ‘travel test package’ reference number.
Rules can change quickly, so we recommend checking the UK Government website for the latest information.