Travel advice

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to Antigua. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Fill out a Health Declaration form prior to or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

Passport

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Antigua.

Visa

UK, EU and US passport holders can visit Antigua for up to 6 months without a visa.

You must have a return ticket or proof of onward travel, confirmed accommodation and enough funds to cover your planned stay.

Full list of countries that don't need a visa to enter Antigua

For the latest updates on entry requirements and quarantine procedures please visit the travel advisory and Visit Antigua & Barbuda

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to Antigua. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Fill out a Health Declaration form prior to or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

Passport

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Antigua.

Visa

UK, EU and US passport holders can visit Antigua for up to 6 months without a visa.

You must have a return ticket or proof of onward travel, confirmed accommodation and enough funds to cover your planned stay.

Full list of countries that don't need a visa to enter Antigua

For the latest updates on entry requirements and quarantine procedures please visit the travel advisory and Visit Antigua & Barbuda

Please note, on your flight to Antigua it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

Non-nationals or non-citizens of the Bahamas who have travelled to any of the following countries in 14 days before travel will not be permitted travel;

• Botswana
• Eswatini
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique 
• Namibia
• Zimbabwe
• South Africa

Please check Bahamas.com before travelling.

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to the Bahamas. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Fill out a Health Declaration form prior to or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

Passport

Your passport should be valid for six months from the date of departure from the Bahamas.

Make sure you have a spare page in your passport for the entry stamp.

Visa

You can visit the Bahamas for up to 21 days without a visa. This can be extended up to a maximum of 8 months by applying to the Department of Immigration in Nassau. 

If you're travelling to the Bahamas via the USA, you may need to apply for an ESTA. Time spent in the Bahamas counts towards the 90-day maximum permitted stay in the USA with an ESTA. 

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to the Bahamas. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Fill out a Health Declaration form prior to or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

Passport

Your passport should be valid for six months from the date of departure from the Bahamas.

Make sure you have a spare page in your passport for the entry stamp.

Visa

You can visit the Bahamas for up to 21 days without a visa. This can be extended up to a maximum of 8 months by applying to the Department of Immigration in Nassau. 

If you're travelling to the Bahamas via the USA, you may need to apply for an ESTA. Time spent in the Bahamas counts towards the 90-day maximum permitted stay in the USA with an ESTA. 

Please note, on your flight to Nassau it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

There are no restrictions on who can travel to Barbados, as long as the latest travel requirements are adhered to. Please check Visit Barbados before travelling.

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to Barbados. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

All customers regardless of vaccination status will need to complete a customs and immigration travel form at least 72 hours prior to arrival, which can be found here https://travelform.gov.bb/

Please note, you no longer require to access and update the BIMSafe app. 

Passport

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

Make sure you have a spare page in your passport for the entry stamp.

Visa

You can visit Barbados for up to six months without a visa (unless you are travelling from India, Brazil or South Africa - VISA entry requirements apply).

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to Barbados. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

All customers regardless of vaccination status will need to complete a customs and immigration travel form at least 72 hours prior to arrival, which can be found here https://travelform.gov.bb/

Please note, you no longer require to access and update the BIMSafe app.

Passport

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

Make sure you have a spare page in your passport for the entry stamp.

Visa

You can visit Barbados for up to six months without a visa (unless you are travelling from India, Brazil or South Africa - VISA entry requirements apply).

Please note, on your flight to Barbados it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

You must download the BIMSafe app which will help to streamline your travel experience. The BIMSafe app allows you to complete forms and health questionnaires, upload test results and show proof of your vaccinations.

You’ll be given a smart bracelet which works with the app to monitor your symptoms and ensure you, and those around you, enjoy a safe stay. Once you’ve completed your quarantine period, you may remove the bracelet. Please discard it in an environmentally friendly way at the airport, or keep it as a souvenir.

Download BIMSafe

From 08 January China will open its borders to foreign travellers.

You will be required to take PCR Covid -19 Test within 48 hours of travel. Once you have received a negative result you must complete a Health declaration form via the China Customs website, or through the China customs app or WeChat account.

Upon arrival, you will no longer be required to quarantine. If you display any Covid-19 symptoms upon arrival you may be asked to take an antigen Covid-19 test, any customer who tests positive from this test will either be advised to self-quarantine or seek treatment from a medical institution.

Non-nationals still require a visa to enter mainland China

If you need a Chinese visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts. They can apply on your behalf for a fee. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two points for every £1 you spend.

Apply for your visa now

You can also apply for your visa through the Chinese Embassy in London:

Chinese Embassy

Tel: 020 7299 4049

Opening hours Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 12:00; 14:00 - 17:00

Pre-departure tests

From 08 January China will open its borders to foreign travellers.

You will be required to take PCR Covid -19 Test within 48 hours of travel. Once you have received a negative result you must complete a Health declaration form via the China Customs website, or through the China customs app or WeChat account.

Upon arrival you will no longer be required to quarantine. If you display any Covid-19 symptoms upon arrival you may be asked to take an antigen Covid-19 test, any customer who tests positive from this test will either be advised to self-quarantine or to seek treatment from a medical institution. 

Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter China.

Visa

China's entry requirements differ, depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. If you're not a Chinese national, you will usually need a visa to enter the country, which you should get before you travel

If you're staying for less than 6 days, you may not need a visa.

For more information and advice, contact the Chinese Embassy.

Apply for a Chinese visa

If you need a Chinese visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts. They can apply on your behalf for a fee. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.

Apply for your visa now

You can also apply for your visa through the Chinese Embassy in London:

Chinese Embassy

Tel: 020 7299 4049

Opening hours Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 12:00; 14:00 - 17:00

Visa exemptions for shorter visits

If you're due to leave China to travel to another country within 6 days of your arrival, you might not need a visa. You'll be allowed to stay within the administrative precincts of Shanghai Municipality, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province for up to 144 hours.

On arrival in China, you'll need to show valid onward travel documents to the immigration officer, confirming your planned departure within this time period.

You need to be a resident of one of the following countries to be eligible for an exemption:

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovak, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America

Find out more from the Chinese Embassy.

Information for UK passport holders

If you are a UK passport holder visiting China, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your visa application. If you have less than 6 months’ validity on your passport, but still have a valid visa, you should be able to enter China for the duration of that visa.

This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department in their country of residence for travel information.

Foreign visitors aged between 14 and 70 will have bio-information such as fingerprints collected upon arrival

Pre-departure tests

From 08 January China will open its borders to foreign travellers.

You will be required to take PCR Covid -19 Test within 48 hours of travel. Once you have received a negative result you must complete a Health declaration form via the China Customs website, or through the China customs app or WeChat account.

Upon arrival you will no longer be required to quarantine. If you display any Covid-19 symptoms upon arrival you may be asked to take an antigen Covid-19 test, any customer who tests positive from this test will either be advised to self-quarantine or to seek treatment from a medical institution. 

Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter China.

Visa

China's entry requirements differ, depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. If you're not a Chinese national, you will usually need a visa to enter the country, which you should get before you travel

If you're staying for less than 6 days, you may not need a visa.

For more information and advice, contact the Chinese Embassy.

Apply for a Chinese visa

If you need a Chinese visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts. They can apply on your behalf for a fee. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.

Apply for your visa now

You can also apply for your visa through the Chinese Embassy in London:

Chinese Embassy

Tel: 020 7299 4049

Opening hours Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 12:00; 14:00 - 17:00

Visa exemptions for shorter visits

If you're due to leave China to travel to another country within 6 days of your arrival, you might not need a visa. You'll be allowed to stay within the administrative precincts of Shanghai Municipality, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province for up to 144 hours.

On arrival in China, you'll need to show valid onward travel documents to the immigration officer, confirming your planned departure within this time period.

You need to be a resident of one of the following countries to be eligible for an exemption:

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovak, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America

Find out more from the Chinese Embassy.

Information for UK passport holders

If you are a UK passport holder visiting China, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your visa application. If you have less than 6 months’ validity on your passport, but still have a valid visa, you should be able to enter China for the duration of that visa.

This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department in their country of residence for travel information.

Foreign visitors aged between 14 and 70 will have bio-information such as fingerprints collected upon arrival

It’s now your personal choice whether to wear a facemask onboard, and they’re available for anyone wishing to wear one during the flight.

There are no current travel bans in place for Virgin Atlantic destinations. 

The entry requirements and health protocols implemented by the Government of Grenada can be found here: https://covid19.gov.gd

Our flights are making a stop in Barbados before continuing to Grenada but you only have to meet the entry requirements for Grenada.

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to Grenada. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Fill out a Health Declaration form prior to or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

Passport

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arriving in Grenada.

Visa

British passport holders can visit Grenada without a visa for up to 6 months, or up to 3 months for US or EU passport holders.

Our flights are making a stop in Barbados before continuing to Grenada but you only have to meet the entry requirements for Grenada.

All Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been removed for travellers to Grenada. You are no longer required to:

• Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival
• Fill out a Health Declaration form prior to or upon arrival
• Quarantine on arrival

Passport

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arriving in Grenada.

Visa

British passport holders can visit Grenada without a visa for up to 6 months, or up to 3 months for US or EU passport holders.

Please note, on your flight to Grenada it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

Grenada recommends using their contact tracing mobile app called 'Ronatrac'. Download it and register before you travel.

Pre-departure requirements

You will need a negative result proof of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure of your flight.

From 1 June you will no longer be required to carry proof of laboratory accreditation and also from this date, children under 3 years old do not need a PCR test. 

For full testing details, please check the Hong Kong Government website before travelling.

You will be required to present confirmation of a room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel for 7 nights.

Proof of vaccination

You must present a vaccination record issued by Hong Kong, or authority/recognised institution on the approved list.

The vaccination record must bear the name of the vaccinated traveller matching that in his/her valid travel document to show in Chinese or English that the relevant traveller has received dose(s) of COVID-19 vaccine, the date on which the last dose was administered, and the name of the vaccine administered.

If your vaccination record does not meet the above criteria, you must provide written confirmation in English or Chinese issued by the healthcare institution or a relevant authority of the government of the place where the vaccine was administered, bearing the name of the relevant vaccinated traveller matching that in his/her valid travel document and setting out all of the above information if the vaccination record is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all of the above information. The said written confirmation should be presented together with the vaccination record.

Travellers aged 12 to 17 years old, who have received a single dose of the BioNTech Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at least 14 days before departure will be accepted for travel. They must follow the same requirements as fully vaccinated travellers. 

COVID-19 testing on arrival

Those arriving at Hong Kong International Airport will be required to proceed to the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC) set up in the restricted area of the Airport for COVID-19 testing immediately upon arrival. They will need to stay at the TSCC to wait for test results.

More information can be found here.

Entry documents

Upon arrival into Hong Kong you’ll be required to show the following documents.

• a recognised vaccination record.
• a completed and submitted health declaration which can be completed online here. After submitting, the system will generate a QR code. Please save the result and show it to the border control point staff upon entering Hong Kong.
• confirmation of a room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel for 7 nights

Quarantine

Upon arrival in Hong Kong, you will need to undergo a compulsory period of quarantine for 7 nights in a designated quarantine hotel. During your quarantine period, you will need to take four Covid-19 tests, and self-monitor during the subsequent seven days. 

Exit requirements

For more information, please visit the Hong Kong SAR Government website

Passport

Your passport should be valid for at least one month after the date of your departure from Hong Kong.

Visa

For up-to-date advice on entry requirements and restrictions, please visit the Hong Kong SAR government’s website.

Only fully vaccinated travellers holding a recognised vaccination record will be permitted entry into Hong Kong.

From 29^th October, travellers aged 12 to 17 years old, who have received a single dose of the BioNTech Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at least 14 days before departure will be accepted for travel. They must follow the same requirements as fully vaccinated travellers. 

Routes where face masks onboard must be worn:

For all services operating to or from the United States, where the federal mask mandate on aircraft has been extended until 18 April, customers aged 2 and above must still maintain masks at all times, unless exempt.

For the following routes to or from the UK, masks are still required for customers aged 12 and above until further notice: Delhi, Islamabad, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Lahore, Lagos, Mumbai, Shanghai, Tel Aviv.

Across our network, we continue to adhere to all regulatory requirements both in the UK and in destination countries.

All foreign nationals and some foreign vistors can enter India on a new e-Tourist Visa/Tourist Visa. A list of the 156 eligable countries can be found on Indian Visas Online. Please check to ensure your eligbilty for travel. 

The new Tourist Visa can be used within 120 days of being granted for a single trip to India (single entry) with a maximum stay of 30 days. If your visa was issued before 06 October 2021 you must reapply as the Indian immigration service has cancelled this visa type. 

Please visit the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare- Guidelines for International Arrivals for detailed advice and requirements for entering India.

If you are arriving into India from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, or Thailand you will then need to upload a negative COVID-19 test to the Air Suvidha portal 

Covid-19 Testing

With the increase in Covid-19 cases globally, the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India in coordination with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare introduced from 10:00am 24th December 2022 random Covid-19 testing on arrival. 2% of arriving passengers on each flight will be selected randomly to undergo a RT-PCR test.

Once the sample is collected these customers will be able to leave the airport. The test will be free of cost.

Proof of Vaccination

If you are fully vaccinated, it is recommended that you carry with you proof of vaccination (such as an NHS Covid Pass,original US CDC card; or EU Digital COVID Certificate), although you do not need to be vaccinated to travel to India.

Pre-departure form

There is no longer a requirement to complete the Air Suvidha Self Declaration Form.

Passport

If you are a UK passport holder visiting India, your passport must have 2 blank pages for your visa and must be valid for a minimum of 180 days at the time of your visa application. This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department for travel information.

Visa

India's entry requirements differ depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. If you're not an Indian national, you will usually need a visa to enter the country, which you should get before you travel.

For more information and advice, contact the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and visit the FRRO website

Apply for an Indian visa

If you need an Indian visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts, where for a fee they will apply on your behalf. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.​

Apply for your visa now

You can also apply for your visa through the Indian High Commission in London:

High Commission of India

Tel: 020 7836 8484

Opening hours Mon - Fri, 09:15 - 17:45

Information for visitors returning to India within 2 months

If you’re planning on returning to India within two months of your last visit, you will need special permission from a local Mission Post or Embassy (such as the Indian High Commission in London). Without this permission you could be denied entry, and returned to your country of origin at your own expense.

Covid-19 Testing

With the increase in Covid-19 cases globally, the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India in coordination with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare introduced from 10:00am 24th December 2022 random Covid-19 testing on arrival. 2% of arriving passengers on each flight will be selected randomly to undergo a RT-PCR test.

Once the sample is collected these customers will be able to leave the airport. The test will be free of cost.

Pre departure forms

There is no longer a requirement to complete the Air Suvidha Self Declaration Form.

Passport

If you are a UK passport holder visiting India, your passport must have 2 blank pages for your visa and must be valid for a minimum of 180 days at the time of your visa application. This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department for travel information.

Visa

India's entry requirements differ depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. If you're not an Indian national, you will usually need a visa to enter the country, which you should get before you travel.

For more information and advice, contact the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and visit the FRRO website

Apply for an Indian visa

If you need an Indian visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts, where for a fee they will apply on your behalf. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.​

Apply for your visa now

You can also apply for your visa through the Indian High Commission in London:

High Commission of India

Tel: 020 7836 8484

Opening hours Mon - Fri, 09:15 - 17:45

Information for visitors returning to India within 2 months

If you’re planning on returning to India within two months of your last visit, you will need special permission from a local Mission Post or Embassy (such as the Indian High Commission in London). Without this permission you could be denied entry, and returned to your country of origin at your own expense.

Routes where face masks onboard must be worn:

For all services operating to or from the United States, where the federal mask mandate on aircraft has been extended until 18 April, customers aged 2 and above must still maintain masks at all times, unless exempt.

For the following routes to or from the UK, masks are still required for customers aged 12 and above until further notice:  Islamabad, Johannesburg, Lahore, Lagos,  Tel Aviv.


There are some exemptions that apply to the wearing of face masks or face coverings:

• If you can't put on, wear, or remove a face covering without severe distress, or due to any physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability (within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010)

• If you're travelling with, or providing assistance to, another person who relies on lip reading to communicate

• Children 11 and under unless you are travelling to/from the US*

Please visit https://corona.health.gov.il/en/ for the latest entry requirements. 

Pre-departure test

As of midnight May 21 2022, you no longer require to complete a Covid-19 test before or after your arrival into Israel.  

Pre departure forms           

As of October 9 2022, you are no longer required to complete any pre departure froms.

Covid-19 testing on arrival

As of midnight May 21 2022, you'll no longer require to complete a Covid-19 test before or after your arrival into Israel. 

Quarantine

As of midnight May 21 2022, you'll no longer require to complete mandated 24 hour quarantine.   

Exit Statement Form 

All Israeli citizens and residents aged 16 years and older, must show clearance to leave Israel, you will receive the clearance after submitting the exit statement form

Passport

Your passport must be valid for the period of your intended stay. You may require longer validity by Embassy consular departments.

The Israeli border control won't stamp your passport. Instead, you'll be given a printed card called an "Electric Gate Pass". You'll need this in order to leave the arrival terminal and continue to collect your baggage. You are advised to keep the card with you at all times.

If you need more information, please contact the Israeli Embassy in London.

Visa

Most UK and EU passport holders don't need a visa to enter Israel if visiting for 90 days or less. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days you'll need to apply for a visa.

If don't hold a UK or EU passport, please check if you need a visa before travelling.

Pre-departure test

As of midnight May 21 2022, you no longer require to complete a Covid-19 test before or after your arrival into Israel.  

Pre departure forms           

As of October 9 2022, you are no longer required to complete any pre departure froms.

Covid-19 testing on arrival

As of midnight May 21 2022, you'll no longer require to complete a Covid-19 test before or after your arrival into Israel. 

Quarantine

As of midnight May 21 2022, you'll no longer require to complete mandated 24 hour quarantine.   

Exit Statement Form 

All Israeli citizens and residents aged 16 years and older, must show clearance to leave Israel, you will receive the clearance after submitting the exit statement form

Passport

Your passport must be valid for the period of your intended stay. You may require longer validity by Embassy consular departments.

The Israeli border control won't stamp your passport. Instead, you'll be given a printed card called an "Electric Gate Pass". You'll need this in order to leave the arrival terminal and continue to collect your baggage. You are advised to keep the card with you at all times.

If you need more information, please contact the Israeli Embassy in London.

Visa

Most UK and EU passport holders don't need a visa to enter Israel if visiting for 90 days or less. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days you'll need to apply for a visa.

If don't hold a UK or EU passport, please check if you need a visa before travelling.

It will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

For the latest entry requirements and more information, please check Visit Jamaica before travelling.

Pre-departure test

Customers travelling to Jamaica are no longer required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. 

Covid-19 testing on arrival

If you are travelling from a high-risk country or display symptoms when you land in Jamaica, you may be required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, even if you presented a negative result at check in. In this case, you'll need to await results in your hotel room.

Find out how to book your Covid-19 tests

Passport

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

Visa

UK and US passport holders can visit Jamaica for up to 90 days without a visa. If you don't have a UK or US passport, check Jamaica's visa requirements before you travel as you may need to purchase a visa on arrival.

You may need an ESTA for transit purposes if you're travelling via the USA.

Find out more and apply

Pre-departure test

Customers travelling to Jamaica are no longer required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. 

Covid-19 testing on arrival

If you are travelling from a high-risk country or display symptoms when you land in Jamaica, you may be required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival, even if you presented a negative result at check in. In this case, you'll need to await results in your hotel room.

Find out how to book your Covid-19 tests

Passport

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

Visa

UK and US passport holders can visit Jamaica for up to 90 days without a visa. If you don't have a UK or US passport, check Jamaica's visa requirements before you travel as you may need to purchase a visa on arrival.

You may need an ESTA for transit purposes if you're travelling via the USA.

Find out more and apply

Please note, on your flight to Jamaica it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

Pre-departure tests

From the 12 December 2022, all passengers regardless of vaccination status no longer require a pre or post departure COVID-19 test. 

Proof of Vaccination

All customers travelling to Lagos are no longer required to provide proof of their vaccination status. 

Entry documents

You must complete a health declaration form ahead of your arrival into Lagos. You can print and complete the form ahead of arriving to airport.

COVID-19 testing on arrival

From the 12 December 2022, all passengers regardless of vaccination status no longer require a pre or post departure COVID-19 test. 

Quarantine

You are not required to self-isolate on arrival in Lagos.

Exit requirements

From the 12 December 2022, all passengers regardless of vaccination status no longer require a pre or post departure COVID-19 test. 

Passport

If you are a UK passport holder visiting Nigeria, your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from your date of entry into Nigeria.

This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department in their country of residence for travel information.

Visa

If you are not a Nigerian national, you'll usually need a visa to visit the country. Entry requirements differ, depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit.

To find out more about the entry requirements into Nigeria, please contact the Nigeria High Commission.

Apply for a Nigerian visa

If you need a Nigerian visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts, where for a fee they will apply for your visa on your behalf. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.​

Apply for your visa now

You can also apply for your visa through the Nigeria High Commission in London:

Nigeria High Commission

Tel: 020 7839 1244

Opening hours
Mon - Fri: from 09:30am to 05:30pm

Pre-departure tests

From the 12 December 2022, all passengers regardless of vaccination status no longer require a pre or post departure COVID-19 test. 

Entry documents

You must complete a health declaration form ahead of your arrival into Lagos. You can print and complete the form ahead of arriving to airport.

Quarantine

You are not required to quarantine on arrival in Lagos

Passport

If you are a UK passport holder visiting Nigeria, your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from your date of entry into Nigeria.

This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department in their country of residence for travel information.

Visa

If you are not a Nigerian national, you'll usually need a visa to visit the country. Entry requirements differ, depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit.

To find out more about the entry requirements into Nigeria, please contact the Nigeria High Commission.

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You can also apply for your visa through the Nigeria High Commission in London:

Nigeria High Commission

Tel: 020 7839 1244

Opening hours
Mon - Fri: from 09:30am to 05:30pm

Masks are no longer mandatory onboard the aircraft or in the terminal building when travelling to/from Lagos. 

For the following routes to or from the UK, masks are still required for customers aged 12 and above until further notice: Delhi, Islamabad,  Johannesburg, Lahore, Mumbai, Tel Aviv.

Across our network, we continue to adhere to all regulatory requirements both in the UK and in destination countries.

There is no mandatory app to download. For more information please visit Nigeria International Travel Portal

Pre-departure tests & Arrival tests

Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to complete a pre-departure test. However, the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) requires 10 samples every 24 hours for UK passengers arriving in Pakistan on direct flights. This means that random Rapid Antigen testing will be carried out on arrival in Pakistan and anyone testing positive for Covid-19 will need to self isolate for 5 days.

Entry documents

There are currently no additional entry documents required to enter Pakistan. The use of the Pass Track App have been put on hold.

Please check the Government of Pakistan Current Policies before travelling.

Proof of Vaccination

Make sure you arrive at the airport with accepted proof of vaccination status ready, such as an NHS COVID Pass (NHS vaccination record card is not accepted); original US CDC card; or EU Digital COVID Certificate.

Passport

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the time of your visa application.

This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department for travel information.

Exit requirements

If you are leaving Pakistan, you may be screened at the airport for any symptoms of COVID-19. You may also be subject to thermal screening for high temperatures. If you are vaccinated and free from symptoms, you will be allowed to travel. If you’re suspected of having symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough and breathing difficulty, you will be subject to a secondary screening by a medical professional or undergo rapid antigen testing. After which, you may be allowed to board if it is assessed that you do not have symptoms, have not been at risk of exposure and do not have a fever.

If the secondary screening assesses that you may have COVID-19 you may be asked to self-isolate 5 days before you can travel. You may also be referred to a medical facility.

Visa

Pakistan's entry requirements differ depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. If you're not a Pakistan national, you will usually need a visa to enter the country, which you should get before you travel.

For more information and advice, contact the High Commission for Pakistan.

Apply for a Pakistan visa

If you need a Pakistan visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts, where for a fee they will apply on your behalf. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.​

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You can also apply for your visa through the High Commission for Pakistan in London:

High Commission for Pakistan

Tel: 07733 220 871

Opening hours (appointment only):
Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 12:00 hrs & 14:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Friday 10:00 to 12:00 hrs. & 14:30 to 16:00 hrs.

National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)

You can enter Pakistan visa free and remain there for an unlimited period of stay if you hold a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP). For more information visit the website of the High Commission for Pakistan in London.

Information for UK passport holders

If you’re travelling to Pakistan on a British passport, you will need to get a visa before you travel. Visa violations can be treated as a criminal offence and could result in a fine or detention.

Journalists’ visas often have additional travel restrictions, which you should observe.

For further information consult the High Commission for Pakistan in London.

UK Emergency Travel Documents

UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are valid for entry into Pakistan. Holders of an ETD entering or leaving Pakistan will need to have either a valid visa or a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) / Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) issued by the government of Pakistan.

If you are aged 12 years and above and you are non-vaccinated will need to complete a PCR Covid-19 test within 72 hours of departure and carry evidence of the negative result. Exemptions apply for 18s and under, and medically exempt customers holding valid documentation.

The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) requires 10 samples every 24 hours for UK passengers arriving in Pakistan on direct flights. This means that random Rapid Antigen testing will be carried out on arrival in Pakistan and anyone testing positive for Covid-19 will need to self isolate for 5 days.

OR

If you are medically exempt from getting the Covid vaccination you will need to travel with a medical letter to confirm your exemption. This must be signed by a doctor and sent into Special Assistance prior to travel, please send to special.assistance@fly.virgin.com

Pakistan currently maintains exit requirements for all customers, please see below fully vaccinated travellers for this information.  

It will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

There are currently no apps required to enter Pakistan. The use of the Pass Track App have been put on hold.

There are no restrictions on who can travel to St Lucia, as long as the latest travel requirements are adhered to. Please check the Government of St Lucia website before travelling.

There are currently no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place.

There are currently no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place.

Please note, on your flight to  St Lucia it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

There are different travel protocols, depending if you are full vaccinated or not. As travel requirements are often updated, we strongly recommend you to check  Entry Protocol and  Ministry of Health websites before travelling.

Proof of Vaccination

You are no longer required to show proof of vaccination on arrival into St Vincent.

Pre-departure Test

You are no longer required to complete a pre-departure Covid-19 test before your arrival into  St Vincent.

Entry documents

You will no longer need to complete a Pre-Arrival form

Passport

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into St Vincent.

Visa

A visa is not needed by British citizens to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

You will be granted a period of stay on entry. If you wish stay longer, you'll need to apply and pay for an extension through the Saint Vincent Immigration Department.

Pre-departure Test

You are no longer required to complete a pre-departure Covid-19 test before your arrival into  St Vincent.

Entry documents

There is no requirement to complete a pre-arrival form before arrival into St Vincent.

Passport

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into St Vincent.

Visa

A visa is not needed by British citizens to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

You will be granted a period of stay on entry. If you wish to stay longer, you'll need to apply and pay for an extension through the Saint Vincent Immigration Department.

Please note, on your flight to  St Vincent it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England. Please ensure you have a mask for boarding and disembarking and your destination airport. Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

For the latest updates and local requirements please visit http://health.gov.vc/health/

There are currently no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place. 

Passport

Your UK passport should be valid for at least 30 days beyond the date you plan to leave South Africa and have at least two blank pages.

If your passport was issued by another country, check the requirements for travelling to South Africa with the relevant government department.

Visa

Most customers can visit South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa.

Check with the South African Department of Home Affairs for an official list of visa-exempt countries.

Documents for children

The following documents are required if your child is travelling unaccompanied into or out of South Africa:

• A copy of their birth certificate or equivalent document
• parental consent letter(s)
• A copy of the passport(s) or identity document(s) of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• contact details of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• or where applicable-
  • copy of a death certificate
  • copy of an adoption order
  • copy of a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child.

If your child is South African, additional documents will be required, even if you’re travelling with them.

Documents required for South African children travelling together with both parents:

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate (or equivalent document) showing the details of both parents.

Documents required for South African children travelling with one parent/guardian or with anyone else:

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate (or equivalent document) showing the details of both parents.
• A letter of consent from the parent(s) not travelling with the child.
• Contact details of the parent(s) not travelling with the child.
• A copy of the passport(s) or identity document(s) of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) not travelling with the child.
• or where applicable-
  • copy of a death certificate
  • copy of an adoption order
  • copy of a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child.

Further information can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website or the UK Foreign and Commonwealth website.

There are currently no COVID-19 travel restrictions in place.

Passport

Your UK passport should be valid for at least 30 days beyond the date you plan to leave South Africa and have at least two blank pages.

If you passport was issued by another country, check the requirements for travelling to South Africa with the relevant government department.

Visa

Most customers can visit South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa.

Check with the South African Department of Home Affairs for an official list of visa-exempt countries.

Documents for children

The following documents are required if your child is travelling unaccompanied into or out of South Africa:

• A copy of their birth certificate or equivalent document
• parental consent letter(s)
• A copy of the passport(s) or identity document(s) of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• contact details of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• or where applicable-
  • copy of a death certificate
  • copy of an adoption order
  • copy of a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child.

If your child is South African, additional documents will be required, even if you’re travelling with them.

Documents required for South African children travelling together with both parents:

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate (or equivalent document) showing the details of both parents.

Documents required for South African children travelling with one parent/guardian or with anyone else:

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate (or equivalent document) showing the details of both parents.
• A letter of consent from the parent(s) not travelling with the child.
• Contact details of the parent(s) not travelling with the child.
• A copy of the passport(s) or identity document(s) of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) not travelling with the child.
• or where applicable-
  • copy of a death certificate
  • copy of an adoption order
  • copy of a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child.

Further information can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website or the UK Foreign and Commonwealth website.

Please note, on your flight to South Africa it will be your personal choice to wear a face mask onboard, now that mask-wearing is not a legal requirement in England and South Africa.

Masks remain available for anyone still wishing to wear one during the flight.

Unless you're a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or close family member (spouse, sibling, parent, guardian) you won't be permitted entry into the USA from the UK. This includes customers in transit.

Non-US citizens who have been in, or transited India in the last 14 days will not be permitted entry to the USA unless holding a valid F-1 or M-1 student visa and intending to begin or continue an academic program commencing August 1, 2021 or later. To be eligible for travel, students meeting above criteria then must book onto Virgin Atlantic services via the Delta website.

From Monday 8 November, fully vaccinated international visitors will be permitted entry into the United States. Limited exemptions to the vaccination requirement apply including children under 18.

Please ensure all regular entry requirements, such as an ESTA where applicable, are adhered to.

Pre-departure test

All customers aged 2 and over are required to present evidence of a negative PCR, LAMP or Antigen test taken no more than 3 days before departure. Pre-departure tests for the US can be at-home/remote, providing it’s via a telehealth service affiliated with the test manufacturer (i.e. video-observed) or administered in-person by a health professional

From 08 November, If travelling with a fully vaccinated adult, an unvaccinated child (17 years and under) can test within 3 days prior to departure. If an unvaccinated child is travelling alone or with unvaccinated adults, they will have to test within 1 day of departure.

Please see the CDC’s FAQ for answers to questions about the requirement for proof of negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 when arriving in the United States.

Find out how to book your Covid-19 tests

Pre departure forms             

Digital Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form

It is a legal requirement that all customers aged 2 years or older, travelling by air from the UK to the USA, must complete a Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form. This also includes any customers connecting through the USA. Parents or guardians may complete forms for passengers aged 2 to 17 years old.

You may complete the attestation form within 72 hours of your travel to the U.S. Please ensure this is completed before you get to the airport, as it will be checked by our Airport staff and you will not be permitted to travel without it.

To make this as easy as possible, you can now fill in the attestation form online. For those customers travelling on Virgin Atlantic operated flights connecting through the UK to the USA, you will need to complete the form before you board the first sector of your journey to the USA.

Digital Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form

Proof of vaccination

From Monday 8 November, visitors aged 18 and above will be required to show proof of vaccination in order to be permitted travel. To be considered fully vaccinated, 14 days must have passed since your single dose vaccine or second dose of a 2-dose series.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that for purposes of travel to the United States, vaccines accepted will include the following FDA approved or authorized and World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listed (EUL) vaccines.

Single dose: Janssen/J&J

2 dose series: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield, BIBP/Sinopharm & Sinovac.

Accepted proof of vaccination includes the NHS COVID Pass, EU Digital COVID Certificate and original CDC vaccination record card. Non verifiable records must include the following.

• Personal identifiers (at a minimum, full name, and date of birth) that match the personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport or other travel documents
• Name of official source issuing the record (e.g., public health agency, government agency, or other authorised vaccine provider)
• Vaccine manufacturer and date(s) of vaccination

Quarantine

Quarantine requirements may be enforced and can vary depending on the state you’re travelling to. Please check the requirements of the local state you're arriving in before you travel.

For State recommendations or requirements, please visit  State & Territorial Health Department Websites or Travel and Tourism Information

From 08 November, fully vaccinated travellers and unvaccinated foreign nationals under the age of 18 do not have to self-quarantine on arrival. 

Passport

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Visa

Customers cannot currently travel to the USA on an ESTA.

Non-US citizens who have been in, or transited India in the last 14 days will not be permitted entry to the USA unless holding a valid F-1 or M-1 student visa, and intending to begin or continue an academic program commencing August 1, 2021 or later. To be eligible for travel, students meeting above criteria then must book onto Virgin Atlantic services via the Delta website.

These rules will change from Monday 8 November when fully vaccinated visitors will be permitted entry into the US.

For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy & Consulates  and Travel.State.Gov

From 08 November only US citizens, US nationals, US Lawful Permanent Residents, and Immigrants will be permitted travel if unvaccinated.

A limited number of exceptions where a non-US citizen who is not fully vaccinated can travel to the US can be found here.

Pre-departure test

All customers aged 2 and over are required to present evidence of a negative PCR, LAMP or Antigen test taken no more than 3 days before departure. Self-tests must be FDA approved and include a telehealth service for remote supervision via video call.

From 08 November, the pre departure testing timeframe will reduce for unvaccinated customers. From this date you will be required to present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test (including lateral flow antigen or PCR) taken no more than 1 day before departure. 

If travelling with a fully vaccinated adult, an unvaccinated child (17 years and under) can test within 3 days prior to departure. If an unvaccinated child is travelling alone or with unvaccinated adults, they will have to test within 1 day of departure.

Find out how to book your Covid-19 tests

Pre departure forms

Digital Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form

It is a legal requirement that all customers aged 2 years or older, travelling by air from the UK to the USA, must complete a Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form. This also includes any customers connecting through the USA. Parents or guardians may complete forms for passengers aged 2 to 17 years old.

You can complete the attestation form within 72 hours of your travel to the U.S. A paper form will be available to download online or you can complete this on the day at the airport.

Covid-19 testing on arrival

There is no current requirement for Covid-19 testing on arrival.

From 08 November, unvaccinated non-US citizens who are exempt from the vaccination requirement will need to take a Covid-19 test 3 – 5 days after arrival.

Quarantine

Quarantine requirements may be enforced and can vary depending on the state you’re travelling to. Please check the requirements of the local state you're arriving in before you travel.

For State recommendations or requirements, please visit  State & Territorial Health Department Websites or Travel and Tourism Information

From 08 November, unvaccinated foreign nationals will be required to self-quarantine for 7 days. Self-quarantine does not apply to unvaccinated foreign nationals under the age of 18.

Passport

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Visa

Customers cannot currently travel to the USA on an ESTA

Non-US citizens who have been in, or transited India in the last 14 days will not be permitted entry to the USA unless holding a valid F-1 or M-1 student visa, and intending to begin or continue an academic program commencing August 1, 2021 or later. To be eligible for travel, students meeting above criteria then must book onto Virgin Atlantic services via the Delta website.

For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy & Consulates  and Travel.State.Gov

By law, all customers visiting the USA aged two and above must always wear a face covering during their time at the airport and onboard the aircraft.

If you’re not wearing a face mask at any stage, or you refuse to wear a face covering, you won't be allowed to travel and criminal or civil action will be taken against you.

Exemptions:

• When asked to remove your face mask temporarily for identity verification purposes

• For brief periods while eating, drinking or taking oral medication

• While communicating with a person who is hearing impaired and the need for lip reading is essential for communication

• If unconscious, incapacitated, unable to be awakened, or otherwise unable to remove the face mask without assistance

• Children under the age of 2

• A person with documented evidence from a medical professional to not wear a face mask such as a disability, mental health condition, respiratory condition or sensory sensitivity condition that prevents them from wearing a face mask