UK quarantine list: 155 destinations where you'll now have to self isolate after visiting

People planning to travel abroad are being warned to factor in a potential 14-day self-isolation period when they return to the UK.

From 4am this morning (Saturday, August 14) France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Aruba, the Turks and Caicos Islands will be removed from the UK 's ‘safe travel list’.

They will now form a full list of more than 150 destinations which require you to observe a quarantine period after visiting.

For anyone planning a getaway, here are all the holiday destinations on the list, and how it will affect your stay.

What is the quarantine list?

The quarantine list is a list of countries that the UK Government has deemed high risk following spikes in Covid-19 cases.

As a result, travellers are required to self-isolate for two weeks when they return to the UK.

Upon entering the UK travellers have to provide contact details, before heading straight home to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Which countries are on it?

There are more than 150 countries on the quarantine list in total, however, these are the destinations who have recently been added to the list.

Yesterday (August 13) the UK government announced that as of 4am, Saturday 15 August, the following destinations will no longer be exempt from the quarantine requirements:

• Aruba
• France
• Malta
• Monaco
• the Netherlands
• Turks and Caicos Islands

On August 8 Andorra, The Bahamas, Belgium were removed from the ‘safe travel list’. Luxembourg followed on July 31.

Anyone who has returned to the UK after the date the country was made exempt must isolate for 14 days to help prevent the spread of the virus.

However, the list is subject to change following further discussion between the UK Government and international partners.

Can you still go to countries on the quarantine list?

Yes, you can still travel to the affected countries, with most major airlines confirming that they will continue to run a limited number of scheduled flights.

However, travellers are advised to check the restrictions and regulations of the destination, as in some countries you will have to quarantine upon arrival.

You must also be prepared to quarantine in the UK on your return - failure to comply with the 14 day isolation period could leave you with a fine of up to £1,000.

What about restrictions at my destinations?

Travellers from the UK could face restrictions including quarantine upon arrival, even at destinations deemed ‘safe’.

Most countries will have their own restrictions in place for UK visitors - if they’re allowing tourists at all.

Some of the restrictions include:

• New Zealand has barred almost all visitors from abroad
• To visit Australia travellers require an exemption via, alongside a mandatory 14 day quarantine period
• All arrivals in South Korea must take a coronavirus test and self isolate for 14 days
• When visiting Iceland visitors have the option of paying for a Covid-19 test or going into quarantine - a second test is required if you plan to stay more than 10 days
• Anyone who has been in the UK in the previous 14 days is not currently allowed to enter Japan