This is the Government's advice on travelling abroad during the pandemic

As lockdown measures are slowly lifted in England, the Government has issued advice on travelling abroad and what to do if you return home.
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised British people against all non-essential travel worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic.

There is no set date as to when this advice will change due to 'unprecedented international border closures and other restrictions'.

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The Government's advice on travelling abroad during the pandemicThe Government's advice on travelling abroad during the pandemic
The Government's advice on travelling abroad during the pandemic
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However, with many flights restarting in July and the Spanish government allowing tourists back into the country from July 1, the British Government has issued advice on what to do if you decide to take a flight:

Checklist for before you travel

- contact your airline, travel company, or other transport and accommodation providers to make sure you can still travel

- read the details of your travel insurance carefully, and check that you are covered, and contact your insurer if you are uncertain. You may need to consider a specialist policy

- make sure you can access money to cover emergencies and unexpected delays. Take more than one means of payment with you

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- be prepared to follow the advice of local authorities abroad. Be ready to comply with local isolation or quarantine requirements, and to rely on the local health system

- make sure you have enough medication with you in case you are abroad longer than planned

- be prepared for logistical and financial disruption to your travel

- arrange extra support for family members, dependants or pets who may need care if you are abroad longer than planned

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- check travel advice for your destination regularly and sign-up to email alerts

What to do when you return to the UK

The rules for entering or returning to the UK are changing on June 8.

When you return to the UK from a flight from another country, go straight home, avoiding public transport where possible.

You will:

- need to provide your journey and contact details when you travel to the UK

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- not be allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re in the UK except in very limited situations (known as ‘self-isolating’)

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