What will happen if I arrive to the UK without a biometric residence permit (BRP) during the COVID-19 pandemic?
When you arrive in the UK you will not be penalised for being unable to collect your biometric residence permit (BRP) while coronavirus measures are in place.
Can I return to UK after ILR/ILE lapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If your ILR/ILE lapsed on or after 24 January 2020, and you've been unable to return to the UK due to travel restrictions in place relating to coronavirus, you may apply under the Returning Resident visa route to return to the UK and get indefinite leave.
What visa exemptions are there for visa applicants who are not in the UK during COVID-19?
If you have been unable to travel back to the UK due to coronavirus travel restrictions and your leave expired between 1 March 2020 and 19 July 2021, a short break of up to 6 months in continuous residence will be overlooked and you will face no future adverse immigration consequences as a result. However, you are expected to make your next application as soon as possible on return. Those who have returned to the UK and did not make a valid application to stay upon re-entry, are expected to make arrangements to leave.
How can I apply for a UK visa if my visa application centre (VAC) is closed due to COVID-19?
If your VAC is closed due to coronavirus restrictions, you can apply online and select a VAC in another country worldwide to submit your application and biometrics. You’ll need to make sure you’re permitted to travel to that country beforehand.
How does the visa exceptional assurance work during COVID-19?
If you are granted ‘exceptional assurance’ it will act as a short-term protection against any adverse action or consequences after your leave has expired. If conditions allowed you to work, study or rent accommodation you may continue to do so during the period of your exceptional assurance. Exceptional assurance does not grant you leave.
15 related questions foundAm I liable to pay rent until the end of the contractual notice period during COVID-19?
Technically, tenants are liable to pay the rent for the whole of the contractual notice period, or for the whole of the fixed term but, if a new tenant can be found quickly, allowing the agreement to end early need not cause you to suffer any loss.
Landlords can charge a fee to tenants if the tenant wishes to end the tenancy early, although this fee must not exceed the loss incurred by the landlord or reasonable costs to the landlord's letting agent if they are using one. The government's guidance on the Tenant Fees Act contains more information.
Do I need a negative COVID-19 test to travel?
Pre-departure travel tests ('fit to fly') You may need proof of a negative COVID-19 test before travelling abroad. Providers often call these fit to fly tests. The testing requirements are set by the country you want to travel to, and sometimes the airline you're flying with.
Private providers offering these tests must meet the government's minimum standards for general population testing services in order to legally provide the services. We do not currently host a separate list for 'fit to fly'.
What is the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC)?
The JBC aims to provide evidence-based, independent analysis, assessment and advice to inform local and national decision-making in response to COVID-19 outbreaks. This includes:
• helping to direct action on testing, contact tracing and local outbreak management in England
• informing an assessment of the risks to UK public health from inbound international travel
• advising on the COVID-19 alert level
How to get proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international travel UK?
If you require non-digital proof of your booster vaccination for international travel, you can order an NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS 119 service or via NHS.UK. Your letter will show a 2D barcode for each vaccination you've received, including your booster vaccination.
What if I can't pay for my managed quarantine during COVID-19?
If you are concerned about your personal financial matters, or your ability to pay for your stay you can seek advice from:
DWP Income Support: 0800 328 5644
Citizens Advice Bureau: 0800 144 8848
If you believe you will suffer severe financial hardship if you are required to pay the full cost of your managed quarantine or testing fees before you travel, then hardship arrangements may be available to you.
Who is eligible for the domestic NHS COVID-19 pass?
The domestic NHS COVID Pass is available to those aged 18 and above.
Is there international travel to India during COVID-19?
International travel. Regular international flights to and from India have resumed from 27 March 2022 in view of the decreasing cases of Covid-19. This means termination of air bubble arrangements and restoration to the pre-Covid level of services.
Can tourists get the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK?
Individuals do not require an NHS number or GP registration to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and should not be denied vaccination on this basis. Individuals who do not have an NHS number or are not registered with a GP are still entitled to free COVID-19 vaccinations.
Are there legal restrictions in England during the COVID-19 pandemic?
With the publication of the Living with COVID plan, the government has ended legal restrictions in England and is instead asking the public to practice specific safe and responsible behaviours as the primary means of stopping the spread of the virus.
How long will the UK coronavirus bill last?
The legislation will be time-limited – for 2 years – and not all of these measures will come into force immediately. The bill allows the 4 UK governments to switch on these new powers when they are needed, and, crucially, to switch them off again once they are no longer necessary, based on the advice of Chief Medical Officers of the 4 nations.
The measures in the coronavirus bill are temporary, proportionate to the threat we face, will only be used when strictly necessary and be in place for as long as required to respond to the situation.
What is the government's autumn and winter plan for COVID-19?
In September 2021 the Government published its 'COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan', setting out a comprehensive plan for managing the virus over the colder months. Plan A for England relied on booster vaccinations, testing and isolation, guidance on safer behaviours and measures at the border.
The publication also outlined a Plan B which could be deployed later in the winter if the situation deteriorated. The measures in Plan B – mandatory face coverings, working from home guidance and COVID-19 certification – were designed to reduce transmission while minimising economic and social impacts.
Is the NHS Covid pass available for overseas COVID-19 vaccinations?
Getting your NHS COVID Pass. Eligible overseas vaccinations will display within your NHS COVID Pass in the same way as vaccines administered under the UK vaccination programme. However, you may see some fields left blank for overseas vaccines. Non-eligible overseas vaccinations will not generate an NHS COVID Pass.
Can I go abroad if I don't have the COVID-19 vaccine?
If you have not been fully vaccinated, you should continue to follow the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination country before travelling.
How can I use the NHS Covid pass to prove that I have COVID-19?
How to use the NHS COVID Pass when travelling abroad. You can show the vaccination records in your NHS COVID Pass as proof of your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad. Proof of recovery from prior COVID-19 infection if you have tested positive on an NHS PCR test in the last 180 days is also shown.
Does the NHS COVID-19 app track my location?
It does not record or track where you or other app users are (for example, at home or in a public space). The app does not identify you or your location to other app users (or, as noted above, the government).
What is the Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund?
The Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund is worth £600 million. The primary purpose of this fund is to support adult social care providers, including those with whom the local authority does not have a contract, to reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission in and between care homes and support wider workforce resilience.
A small percentage of it may be used to support domiciliary care providers and support wider workforce resilience to deal with COVID-19 infections.
What is the Social Care Taskforce?
The purpose of the taskforce is to ensure that concerted and determined action is taken to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in the sector, both for those who rely on care and support and the social care workforce.
The taskforce will support the national campaign to end transmission in the community and will also consider the impact of COVID-19 on the care sector over the next year and advise on a plan to support it through this period.
How long will it take for me to receive my COVID-19 test result if I'm in managed quarantine?
You will normally receive your test results 48 hours after taking the test. If your NHS Test and Trace test result does not arrive within 48 hours you should call 119. If you receive an inconclusive test result, you will need to take a replacement test.
What should I do if I don't get my results for COVID-19 at a priority test?
Call 119 if you do not get your results within 48 hours. Tell the operator that you took a priority test and if your result is positive, you may get new treatments.
How long after having COVID-19 can I get the spring booster vaccine?
If you are unwell, wait until you have recovered to have your vaccine. If you have had confirmed COVID-19 you should ideally wait 4 weeks before having your spring booster.
