International travel requirements for entry into the UK and Ireland

International travel requirements are constantly evolving, but the trend has been positive as time progresses. Nations now better understand the Coronavirus which subsequently has allowed them to relax their entry requirements.

The UK and Ireland entry criteria have followed this pattern as the respective governments have adapted their international travel rules to the various phases of the pandemic.

To help you with your UK and Ireland golf vacation plans, we have put below important links to the various government websites that will give you the entry requirements you will need to travel to and from the UK and Ireland from the USA and Canada.

Entering the UK (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland & Wales)

Entry into England & Wales from the USA & Canada: more details can be found on the British Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19#changes-to-international-travel-rules-from-11-february-2022

Entry into Scotland from the USA & Canada: more details can be found on the Scottish Government website: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine/

Entry into Northern Ireland from the USA & Canada: more details can be found on the Northern Ireland Government website: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-advice

  • For anyone entering Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland (i.e. arriving via Dublin) then please refer to the travel rules for the Republic of Ireland

Entering Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland entry from the USA & Canada; more details can be found on the Irish Government website: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/

Returning to the USA from overseas

Republic of Ireland entry from the USA & Canada; more details can be found on the Irish Government website: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/

Returning to Canada from overseas

Canada inbound travel requirements can be found on the Canadian Government website: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid