Starting October 4, UK authorities will abolish the traffic light system. From that date, vaccinated travelers from countries not on the “red” list will only need to take a PCR test on the second day after arriving in the UK. By the end of October, the PCR test may be replaced by a cheaper rapid antigen test.

The new system will include “safe” countries as well as a “red” list, from which, as of September 22, eight additional countries are expected to be removed: Turkey, Pakistan, the Maldives, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Oman, Bangladesh, and Kenya.

You can apply for any type of UK visa at any time via Visacenter.at.