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All remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be removed for UK arrivals. Regardless of vaccination status, you’ll no longer require a test, won’t need to show proof of vaccination, or complete a Passenger Locator Form. If your final destination is outside the UK, please check what COVID-19 entry requirements apply, as many countries still have measures in place: https://virg.in/ZAdL. As ever, please ensure you have your passport and relevant documentation e.g. visa, if applicable.
Check the devolved nations of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales for their entry rules, which largely mirror the entry rules for England.
Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine
Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-advice
Official information sources include:
This entry to the USA infographic also provides a quick-reference guide, along with this CDC decision-tree flow chart for travellers arriving in the US by air.
The US Passenger Disclosure and Attestation is a mandatory form that every traveller (aged 2 years or older) arriving by air to the United States must complete within the 72 hours before departure. A parent or other legal guardian may attest on behalf of a passenger aged 2 to 17 years.
If you and all the travellers in your party are fully vaccinated, you can fill in the attestation form online: Digital Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form.
If you or member(s) of your travelling party are unvaccinated, please print and complete the form in advance and bring it with you to the airport. US citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents and US immigrants can use this version and non-US citizens and non-US immigrants use this version. Alternatively, you will be directed to complete a form during check in at the airport.
If you’ve recovered from a documented COVID-19 case within the past 90 days (regardless of vaccination status) you may use documentation of recovery from COVID-19 as an alternative to the pre-departure test i.e. your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you are cleared to travel.
For purposes of travel to the United States, vaccines accepted include the following FDA approved or authorized and World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listed (EUL) vaccines:
Single dose
2-dose series
Foreign national
If you are an unvaccinated adult foreign national and you do not meet the exception criteria, you will not be allowed to board a flight to the United States.
Limited exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement apply:
There are a very limited set of circumstances where a non-vaccinated adult foreign national can enter the US. If you’re sure you meet the criteria, you must bring documentation as applicable, confirming eligibility.
US national, US citizens, Lawful Permanent Resident or US immigrant
You will be able to travel, providing you do an FDA-approved COVID-19 test (including PCR, LAMP or antigen e.g. lateral flow) within 1 day before departure and complete a Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form.
All customers aged 2 and over are required to present evidence of a negative PCR, LAMP or Antigen test*.
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.
Fully vaccinated adults and unvaccinated children (17 years and under) travelling with fully vaccinated parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must test within 1 day prior to departure.
Unvaccinated adults and unvaccinated children travelling alone or with unvaccinated adult(s) must also test within 1 day of departure.
Please see the CDC website for details 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 a COVID-19 test with our recommended providers. A pre-departure video-observed lateral flow test from Project Screen by Prenetics, which meets the US entry criteria, is £27 for Virgin Atlantic customers.
*If you’ve recovered from a documented COVID-19 case within the past 90 days (regardless of vaccination status) you may use documentation of recovery from COVID-19 as an alternative to the pre-departure test i.e. your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel.
Unvaccinated foreign nationals who are entering the United States because they are exempt from the vaccination requirement must take a Covid-19 test 3-5 days after arrival in the US and confirm that they have made arrangements for this on their disclosure and attestation form.
For fully vaccinated travellers and unvaccinated US citizens, US nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents and US immigrants the test 3-5 days after arrival is recommended but not required.
Please see the US Department of Health & Human Services to source a Covid-19 arrival test in the United States. Low-cost tests are available at health centres and select pharmacies nationwide.
Only unvaccinated foreign national adults (18 and above), who are entering the US as an exception, will be required to self-quarantine for 7 days at the place they are staying (e.g. hotel). Self-quarantine does not apply to unvaccinated foreign nationals aged 17 and under.
Yes, if eligible under the US Visa Waiver Program, you’ll still need to apply and obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) for travel, in addition to any Covid-19 requirements.
To ensure you can book with confidence we have a flexible booking policy so that if things change, we’ve got you covered. We do understand that the Covid-19 situation remains dynamic and ongoing restrictions may pose difficulties to our customers with upcoming travel plans. If you are unable to travel for any reason, we offer as much choice and flexibility as possible to help you amend your plans.
We won't charge admin fees if you wish to change your travel dates or choose a different destination, but you may need to pay any difference in fare.
You may prefer to change passenger names if you would like someone else to benefit from your booking, and that's ok too. Find out more about our flexible booking policy
We’ve made it even easier to rebook when you’re ready by introducing our new rebooking bot and web messaging service.
We understand that you may be unsure of your travel plans. You don’t have to decide right now; For bookings made on or after 23rd December 2021 you can convert to a Travel Voucher which can be used up until 31 December 2023.
If your booking was made prior to 23rd December 2021 you can convert to a Travel Voucher which can be used up until 30 April 2023.
The value of your Travel Voucher will be the equivalent to your cancelled booking, and this also includes flights purchased with Flying Club points.
You can use your Travel Voucher to purchase a future Virgin Atlantic flight to any of our destinations and in a different cabin. You can even make a booking for someone else using your Travel Voucher. If the new ticket price is greater than the voucher value, you just need to pay the difference in fare.
Once we receive and action your request, we’ll update your booking and send you confirmation. Please don’t worry if it takes a few days to get back to you, just keep your booking reference safe. If you are travelling imminently or think
If rebooking or rerouting is not suitable for you, our team can also discuss other options with you.
Our flight disruption policy
We continue to review our flight schedules regularly and monitor the Covid-19 situation closely. We will be in touch with any customers affected by a rescheduling or cancellation, prioritising those with the most imminent travel plans. You can also check the check the status of their flights here.
Where a flight is cancelled, we’ll be in touch with you and you can rebook your flights for a new date all the way until 31 December 2023, convert your booking to a travel voucher, or of course request a refund. More information on your options when a flight is cancelled can be found here. If you made your booking through a third party or travel agent, please contact them directly to discuss your options.
The requirement for a pre-departure Covid-19 test, will depend on the country you’re flying to and its protocols, which may differ according to vaccination status. If you do need a test you can find details of recommended Covid-19 test providers here. If your destination accepts at-home tests, we also have easy and convenient testing bundles available with our partner Prenetics via this dedicated microsite, where you can search the country you’re flying to and it will present all the tests you need, in one simple purchase, delivered to your door.
As travel restrictions continue to ease for many countries we fly to, health and safety remains our number one priority and we continuously review all our Covid-19 health measures.
Onboard and at the airport, together with our partners we’re committed to providing a safe and controlled environment, with robust and proportionate steps to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Together, all of these measures ensure the aircraft environment is a very safe place to be.
Supported by the continued success of vaccine roll-outs and as we gradually learn to live with Covid-19, we’ve also made some adjustments. From 16th March customers and crew have the personal choice whether to wear a face mask onboard, on routes where international regulations around mask-wearing do not apply. At this stage, this only applies to routes between the UK and the Caribbean. On all other routes, you must wear a face mask.
As we learn to live with Covid-19, and with the legal requirement to wear a face mask now removed in the UK, at some airports and on certain routes, it is your personal choice whether you wear a face mask or not. The mask rules that apply will depend on the route you’re flying, because requirements differ by market.
This policy is in place for customers and crew, only on routes where international regulations around mask-wearing do not apply. We encourage everyone to be respectful of fellow passengers’ mask preferences.
Customers may still be asked to wear a mask when boarding or disembarking flights, according to the regulations of the departure or arrival airport or destination country / US state.
Following the ruling of a United States district court judge on Monday 18 April, the Biden administration has announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer enforce the federal mandate requiring masks onboard aircraft. Effective immediately (Tuesday 19 April), face masks will be a personal choice for our customers and people travelling in either direction between the UK and the United States. This aligns with our existing mask policy on services between the UK and the Caribbean.
Routes where face masks onboard are a personal choice:
Services to or from the USA, Pakistan, Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, The Bahamas, Jamaica, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and Tel Aviv.
This list will expand as regulatory requirements for destinations allow.
Routes where face masks onboard must be worn:
For the following routes operating to or from the UK, masks are still required for customers aged 12 and above until further notice: Delhi, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Lagos, Mumbai and Shanghai.
If you believe you are exempt from wearing a face mask or face covering, you must contact and notify our Special Assistance team at least 48 hours before you are due to travel. You can get in touch using our online contact form. Please have your booking reference to hand when you contact us. Our team may ask you to show a formal notification of your exemption in the form of a certificate or letter signed by a suitably qualified health professional when you arrive at the airport. If you travel without formal notification of your exemption, and choose not to wear a mask at the airport or onboard, you may not be permitted to travel with us at this time.
If you booked with a third party such as a travel agent, you'll need to contact them directly to discuss any queries you may have with your travel arrangements, such as rebooking, as they are best placed to help.
If your holiday plans change, that’s okay. We have a flexible booking policy, and you can change the dates, the destination and even who is travelling with no admin fees.
The overall cost of your holiday may change depending on when and where you wish to travel, in which case you'll need to meet any increase in holiday cost. Likewise, if the cost of the holiday decreases, then we will refund the difference.
Need more time to decide? You can cancel your holiday and receive one of our holiday vouchers instead. That way, you'll keep the full value of your holiday (less any non-changeable aspects) without any cancellation charges, in line with our normal booking terms and conditions.
To make a change to your holiday booking, please contact us.
It remains a dynamic time for International travel, and we continue to review our holiday schedules regularly and monitor the Covid-19 situation closely. We'll be in touch with you if your holiday is affected.
For more detailed information about your package holiday rights, please head over to the Virgin Atlantic Holidays website.
You’ll be entitled to a full refund of your holiday within 14 days if:
If we have cancelled your holiday
If your holiday is cancelled, you'll automatically receive a voucher, which can be used to book a new holiday up to 31st December 2023. If you’d prefer a refund, we understand. You can request a refund as part of the options available when you log into Manage My Booking.
Find your voucher in Manage my booking, make a note of the unique code and head over to our website www.virginholidays.co.uk to start planning your next getaway. Once you’ve decided where and when you want to go, simply apply your voucher code at the checkout.
Voucher terms and conditions apply.
If your Virgin Atlantic Holiday is planned to go ahead
If you still want to cancel, we understand. Please bear in mind that our standard cancellation terms and conditions apply, and you may only be eligible for a partial refund.
You can cancel your holiday for one of our holiday vouchers instead up until four weeks before you fly.
There's no expiry date to use your Virgin Atlantic Holidays voucher, you'll just need to make sure you book to travel by 31st December 2023. Voucher terms and conditions can be found here. You can cancel and receive a voucher up to four weeks before travel, however please note the earlier you contact us the less likely there will be non-changeable aspects from third parties.
The Virgin Atlantic Holidays team are here seven days a week and we're ready to help. To speak to us about your options, please contact us.
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