Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions

Because of COVID-19 there are rules about what you have to do before you travel to England and after you arrive.

Some people are exempt from some or all COVID-19 travel and entry requirements because of their job.
Bus and coach drivers
Before travel to England
– You do not need to take a COVID-19 test before you travel to the UK.
– You do not need to complete the passenger locator form.

After arrival in England – if fully vaccinated
– You do not need to quarantine.
– You must take a lateral flow device (LFD) test on or before day 2. If you are travelling internationally on a daily basis, you need to take an LFD test every 3 days.

After arrival in England – if not fully vaccinated
– You do not need to quarantine.
– If you are in England for longer than 2 days, you need to take a lateral flow test on or before days 2, 5 and 8 after your arrival.
– If you are travelling every day, you must take a lateral flow test at least once every 3 days.

Red list countries
Applies if you have been in a red list country in the 10 days before you arrive in England.
– You need to quarantine in a government approved hotel and take a COVID-19 test on day 2 and day 8.
– You must do this, even if you are fully vaccinated.

Evidence
You will need to show that your travel is part of your job, for example, a letter from your employer, a consignment note or your operator’s licence.

Applies to:
Drivers of public service vehicles and other employees of PSV and community licence holders for the international carriage of passengers by coach and bus.