The essential information to be given in accordance with regulation 11(1) to (3) is:
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TO ENTER THE UK
The United Kingdom is taking steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
1) All persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common travel area must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-taking-coronavirus-test-travelling-northern-ireland.
2) To protect your health and others', everyone must complete an online passenger locator form before arrival in the United Kingdom.
3) [F1If you are an arrival from a non-red list country and you do not meet the requirements to be an “eligible” arrival, you] must self-isolate for 10 days unless exempt. If you are an arrival from a red list country you must have booked a Managed Isolation Package prior to departure. [For information please visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolating]. Check the list of F2... red list countries immediately before travel and the list of work-related exemptions if travelling for work.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (4.10.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 7) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/278), regs. 1(2), 16(1)(a)(i) (with reg. 1(4))
F2Words in Sch. Pt. 1 omitted (4.10.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 7) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/278), regs. 1(2), 16(1)(a)(ii) (with reg. 1(4))
4) Everyone is required to take a coronavirus test on day 2, and [F3if you are an arrival from a red list country, or you are an arrival from a non-red list country and do not meet the requirements to be an “eligible” arrival, you must also take a test on day 8 of your isolation] [F4unless you are exempt]. You must have booked this prior to departure. For information please visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-advice.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (4.10.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 7) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/278), regs. 1(2), 16(1)(b) (with reg. 1(4))
F4Words in Sch. Pt. 1 inserted (19.7.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/213), regs. 1(1), 12(a)
5) It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in [F5Northern Ireland].
Textual Amendments
F5Words in Sch. Pt. 1 substituted (19.7.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/213), regs. 1(1), 12(b)
Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK