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The United Kingdom might relax quarantine rules for Indians as it contemplates an overhaul of its Covid-related travel system soon.

From October 1, people travelling to the United Kingdom from India might not need to undergo expensive PCR tests as the UK is contemplating an overhaul of its current system.

Under the new rules, the UK might do away with the amber category and keep quarantine restrictions confined to others. With India being part of the amber list, it is likely that PCR tests could be dropped along with relaxations in quarantine rules.

UK cuts Covid-19 tests’ cost for global travellers, including from India

Industry insiders told India Today that from the three-tier demarcation of countries into Red, Amber and Red zone, amber might be dropped by October 1 -- possibly leading to relaxation in quarantine rules. The question that remains: Will the UK finally recognise fully vaccinated fliers from India?

As of now, the UK does not recognise fliers who are fully vaccinated with Covidshield, known as AstraZeneca in the UK, even though both the vaccines are manufactured by the Serum Institute. As per the current rules, unless a person is vaccinated in the UK, US or Europe, they have to quarantine and take a PCR test on day 2 and day 8.

MP Virendra Sharma along with many other community leaders and student unions raised their voice against the rule, and called it “discriminatory.”

Actor and anchor, Saumya Tandon, has been trying to visit London but the travel restrictions have made it extremely difficult.

“First India was in the red list and now amber list which still means home quarantine with PCR test even if we are twice jabbed with the same vaccine as used in the UK. Really makes no sense. I have family in London and we have not met for over two years,” she said.

Hopes are pinned on October 1st, but as of now the following rules apply:

1. Covid test to be done three days before boarding the flight from India.
2. On the second and eighth day of the arrival, a PCR test is to be done. These need to be booked before leaving India. The vaccine locator form needs checking.
3. Those fully vaccinated in India need to undergo home quarantine for 10 days. This does not apply to those under 18 years.
4. Those under 11 do not need to take the tests before travel but need to take the day 2 PCR test. In Scotland children over the age of 12 need to take a test before coming and on the 2nd day as well.
5. Those under 5 years do not need to take a test.

Jaymin Borkhatria, CCO of Southall Travels, one of the biggest travel agencies in India told India Today, “We hope the Government lifts the restrictions sooner for the travel industry and tourists.”

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