June 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions

If you are travelling to England, you must:

• book any coronavirus (COVID-19) tests or quarantine hotel you will need after arrival
• provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before you travel
• provide contact details by completing the online passenger locator form
• follow the testing and quarantine rules on arrival in England

Some people are exempt from some or all COVID-19 travel and entry requirements because of their job.

This guidance lists the jobs that qualify for an exemption and tells you:

• what you need to do, or not do
• any conditions you will need to meet or evidence you will need to show

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own rules and exemptions. Read more about:

• exempt jobs in Northern Ireland
• exempt jobs in?Scotland
• exempt jobs in Wales

Jobs that qualify for travel exemptions

If you do one of the following jobs you may qualify for an exemption from one or more of the COVID-related travel restrictions.

For further information click here