As the number of Omicron cases continues to climb, more nations have imposed travel bans on British citizens, while others have enacted new measures for British citizens.

The French government has announced that all tourists, whether vaccinated or not, will be prohibited from entering the country.

Those entering the nation for “an essential cause” will be required to quarantine upon arrival under the new restrictions, which became effective as of Friday 17th, December.

A growing number of countries refuse to accept British tourists, with a handful of them effectively closing their borders to all non-residents.

According to The Mirror, some countries have enacted particular laws for British tourists.

French government spokesman Gabriel Attal told BFM television: “We will put in place a system of controls drastically tighter than the one we have today.”

Each Country has took different action due to the severity of the virus spreading differently, due to the increase in infection due to the Omicron variant, here is the latest information on UK travel bans, according to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Australia

Only those who are exempt or have been granted an individual exemption are allowed to enter Australia.

Australian nationals, permanent residents of Australia, and close family members of Australian citizens or permanent residents are exempt from the regulations.

Otherwise, the country is off-limits, as it has been for most of the outbreak.

Bhutan

Foreign nationals, including British citizens, are currently barred from entering Bhutan.

Bhutan’s Royal Government has yet to announce when the country would reopen to foreign visitors.

Brunei

Brunei has a very rigorous entry policy. Those wishing to visit Brunei must apply for a permit from the Prime Minister’s Office at least eight working days prior to their chosen travel date.

Benin

In Benin, West Africa, border crossings have been restricted to extreme necessity.’

Border crossings must be authorised in consultation with neighbouring countries.

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands have closed off from allowing any visitors to enter, even via cruiseship.

Indonesia

Tourist visas are currently unavailable for British Nationals.

China

Chinese officials have blocked all direct flights from the United Kingdom.

There will be a review of this measure, but no date has been set.

Third-country entry is still an option.

Hong Kong

Only double-vaccinated residents travelling from the UK are allowed to enter since the UK is on the Hong Kong government’s list of “high risk places.”

All other visitors to Hong Kong who have visited the UK (or any other “high risk” country) in the previous 21 days will be denied entrance.

On arrival, approved UK travellers will be forced to spend 21 days in quarantine at a designated quarantine hotel, followed by seven days of self-monitoring.

India

India has tightened the rules for British visitors, requiring them to take a test upon arrival at the airport and to stay in “home quarantine” for seven days.

On day eight, they must take another test and then “self-monitor their health for the next seven days.”

Israel

Non-Israeli citizens are not allowed to enter Israel, unless they have a special entry permit from a dedicated ‘Exceptions Committee’.

Laos

The government of the Lao PDR has suspended the visa on arrival service at all international entry points. No visas are being issued to people travelling from a country with cases of Covid-19, including the UK.

Japan

All foreign citizens (including Britons) who do not have existing resident status have been prohibited from entering Japan after November 30, 2021. Exceptions can be made under rare circumstances.

United States

Regardless of immunization status, everyone entering the country must show documentation of a negative Covid-19 test within one day of boarding their trip.

New Zealand

The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all arrivals.

You may be able to travel to New Zealand while the border is closed if you are considered to have a critical purpose to travel.

South Korea

Most international tourists, including those from the United Kingdom, will be required to quarantine for ten days upon arrival in South Korea.

Previously, persons who had received two vaccinations could apply for a “quarantine exemption,” however due to the spread of the Omicron variety, this is no longer possible.

Malaysia

British nationals are not permitted to enter Malaysia.

Exemptions may apply to British nationals with permanent resident status, resident passes, My Second Home Programme (MM2H) passes, expatriates of all categories, including professional visit passes and dependants passes, spouses of Malaysian nationals (spouse visas), students, and temporary employment passes.

Portugal

Anyone from the UK arriving in mainland Portugal must take a pre-travel PCR or antigen test.

If you arrive in mainland Portugal and you do not have a negative COVID test result, you could be fined between €300-800.

Morocco

The Moroccan government announced the suspension of all flights to Morocco with effect from 11:59pm on 29 November for two weeks.

This has since been extended until further notice.

Taiwan

Taiwanese authorities have announced a temporary ban on foreign nationals entering Taiwan.

Spain

The Spanish government has made it illegal for non-vaccinated British nationals to enter the country.

Anyone who has not been fully vaccinated might previously visit by presenting proof of a negative PCR test.

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