A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed.

The changes will come into effect from 4am on Monday, August 30.

The following changes will be introduced:

Green List

Demark, Lithuania, Finland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the Azores and Canada have been added to the Green List. Anyone travelling to Northern Ireland from a country on the Green List must:

  • Provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken up to three days before departure;
  • Book and pay for a Day Two Covid-19 PCR test; and 
  • Complete a UK passenger locator form within 48 hours of departure.

There is no requirement to self-isolate or book a Day Eight Covid-19 PCR test if travelling to Northern Ireland from a country on the Green list.

Amber List

There are no changes to the Amber List.

Those returning from an Amber List country (and who have not been in or passed through a Red List country in the 10 days before arriving in Northern Ireland), and who have been fully vaccinated under the UK, USA or EU vaccination programmes, do not have to self-isolate or take the Day Eight post-arrival test.

However, fully vaccinated people must still:

  • Provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken up to three days before departure; 
  • Book and pay for a Day Two Covid-19 PCR test; and
  • Complete a UK passenger locator form within 48 hours of departure.

Anyone travelling from an Amber List country who hasn’t been fully vaccinated must:

  • Provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken up to three days before departure; 
  • Book and pay for Day Two and Day Eight Covid-19 PCR tests; 
  • Complete a UK passenger locator form either on arrival, or in the 48 hours before arrival; and
  • Self-isolate for 10 days.

Red List

Thailand and Montenegro will be added to the Red List.

Anyone travelling to Northern Ireland from a country on the Red List must:

  • Provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken up to three days before departure;
  • Complete a UK passenger locator form within 48 hours of departure; and
  • Book and enter managed isolation (hotel quarantine) for 10 days, which includes post-arrival tests. 

The latest advice and rules on travel are available at nidirect.