Africa travel advice

   Mauritius

Virgin Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

 

Complete Mauritius All-in-One travel form

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Complete Mauritius All-in-One travel form

 

   Nigeria

Virgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Health Declaration form

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Health Declaration form

 

   South Africa

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Asia travel advice

   China

Virgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

PCR Covid-19 test max 48 hours before travel

 

Complete a health declaration

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

PCR Covid-19 test max 48 hours before travel

 

Complete a health declaration

 

   India

Virgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Randomised PCR testing on arrival in India for 2% of all passengers

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Randomised PCR testing on arrival in India for 2% of all passengers

 

   Indonesia

Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

 

Proof of vaccination

 

Download the Peduli Lindungi app to perform the e-Hac registration

 

PCR test on arrival (only if temperature check is over 37.5°C)

 

Proof of travel insurance with cover for Covid-19 treatment

 

Visa on arrival IDR500,000 per person

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

If you are unvaccinated you are not allowed to enter Indonesia unless you can produce a doctor’s letter with a statement showing why you cannot be vaccinated. This letter will also be assessed by the Indonesian health authorities before entry is permitted. Contact the Indonesian Embassy in London for further advice.

 

   Maldives

Virgin Holidays

The choice of accomodation is limited for unvaccinated customers.

Fully vaccinated*

 

Health declaration form within 72 hours pre-departure, submitted electronically via IMUGA

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Health declaration form within 72 hours pre-departure, submitted electronically via IMUGA

 

   Pakistan

Virgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Proof of vaccination

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

PCR Covid-19 test within 72 hours of departure and carry evidence of the negative result

 

 

Medical letter if medically exempt from vaccination

 

 

   Singapore

Virgin Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

 

Proof of vaccination

 

Fill SG Arrival Card up to 3 days before arrival

 

Download TraceTogether app or buy a TraceTogether token

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Only fully vaccinated travellers holding a recognised vaccination record will be permitted entry into Singapore for tourist purposes.

 

   Thailand

Virgin Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

 

Adequate medical insurance highly recommended

 

Proof of vaccination

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

PCR test max 72 hours pre-departure

 

Adequate medical insurance highly recommended

 

Caribbean travel advice

   Antigua

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Hotels in Antigua require that all guests have been fully vaccinated at least two weeks before arrival.

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

   Bahamas

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

   Barbados

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Fill in online Immigration and Customs Form 72 hours prior to arrival 

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Fill in online Immigration and Customs Form 72 hours prior to arrival 

 

   Dominican Republic

Virgin Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

 

Complete an E-Ticket before entering and leaving the Dominican Republic

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Complete an E-Ticket before entering and leaving the Dominican Republic

 

   Grenada

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

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

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

   Jamaica

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

   Mexico

Virgin Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

   Saint Lucia

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

   Saint Vincent

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

 

Proof of vaccination

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Lateral flow test no more than 1 day before travel OR a PCR test max 3 days pre-departure

 

   Tobago

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

Currently no requirements

 

Middle East travel advice

   Israel

Virgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

Currently no requirements

 

   United Arab Emirates

Virgin Holidays

Fully vaccinated*

To obtain a 'green pass' in AL Hosn app:

 

PCR test max 14 days pre-departure

 

PCR test on arrival (40AED pp) to activte the green pass in Al Hosn app

 

PCR test every 14 days to maintain green status

 

Not fully vaccinated*

To obtain a 'green pass' in AL Hosn app:

 

PCR test on arrival (40AED pp) to activte the green pass in Al Hosn app

 

PCR test every 48 hours to maintain green status

 

 

Dubai

Tests is not needed if proof of vaccination status is provided with a QR code.

Fully vaccinated*

 

Health declaration form

 

Quarantine form

 

Register on the DXB Smart App

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

PCR test max 48 hours pre-departure

 

Health declaration form

 

Quarantine form

 

Register on the DXB Smart App

 

UK travel advice

   United Kingdom

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Fully vaccinated*

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

Currently no requirements

 

North America travel advice

   Canada

Virgin Holidays

Foreign nationals or
non-Canadian citizens

Currently no requirements

 

Canadian citizen*
 

Currently no requirements

 

*includes dual citizens, permanent residents of Canada, a people registered under the Indian Act, or  protected people (refugee status).

   USA

Virgin HolidaysVirgin Atlantic

Please ensure you check the CDC website for the rules which apply to you and arrive prepared at the departure airport, with plenty of time.

Foreign nationals or
non-US citizens

 

  • All foreign national visitors aged 18 or over to the US must be fully vaccinated (unless exempt) and present proof of full vaccination. The vaccination proof used will depend on where the approved vaccine(s) were administered. Accepted vaccine certificates include NHS COVID Pass (UK) and EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU).
  • Complete a Passenger Disclosure and Attestation and contact tracing form within 72 hours of travel using FlyReady.
  • You must provide contact information within 72 hours of departure.
  • Ensure you have a valid passport and ESTA (if eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program). 

US citizens/nationals or Lawful permanent residents

 

  • You must upload your passport details and complete the contact tracing form with 72 hours of travel using FlyReady
  • Note: US citizens and legal permanent residents do not need to complete a Passenger Disclosure and Attestation form or provide Covid-19 credentials.

Travel advice is provided as guidance only and is accurate at the time of publishing. Always check official information sources before booking and before travelling.

*The definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ may differ by country. You can check on GOV.UK for the UK definition and CDC website for the US definition and who qualifies. Travellers entering the UK who will qualify as fully vaccinated include those vaccinated under a UK-approved vaccination programme with a full course of the Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax (Nuvaxovid and Covovax), Janssen, Covaxin, Sinovac-CoronaVac or Sinopharm Beijing vaccines from a relevant public health body in a country or territory recognised and listed by the UK Government.