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Find out what information you need to provide for your journey.

The information provided on this page is for information purposes only and could be subject to change at very short notice. It is your responsibility to check and observe all the health and entry requirements applicable to your journey and you should always check the latest travel guidance from your government before you travel and the guidance provided by the relevant public authorities of your destination. Failure to meet applicable requirements means that British Airways will not be able to carry you, and compensation and care and assistance provisions will not apply. Please note that Sherpa is a third party service provider that may apply fees for such services.

Additional requirements

We have additional entry requirements for the USA and China. Please read the relevant section if you are travelling to, or transiting through, these countries.

You can also review the latest UK government travel advice.

China

For travelling to and transiting through England from mainland China, please check the latest UK government advice. For travelling to mainland China, please check the latest UK government advice.

USA

Travelling to and from the USA:

Please check the latest US entry requirements before you travel. You can also learn more on the US CDC website.

All customers must still confirm, or re-confirm, contact tracing details and complete an acknowledgment within 72 hours of departure. Please log in to Manage My Booking to do this.

Discounted COVID-19 tests

We’ve brought together a number of options with exclusive discounts to help you book the test you need to travel easily and safely. The table below shows the types of tests available from each supplier and their discount codes.

Suppliers	Departure PCR tests	Lateral flow tests	Location	Use discount code
Medicspot	-	£8.99 £16.50 (supervised)	Home tests	BA
Randox	£34.99	£11.00	Home tests and in clinic (inc. airports)	BritishAirways

Prices start at these amounts and are correct at time of publication

About the testing services

COVID-19 testing services are provided independently of us. British Airways assumes no responsibility for such services. Should you choose to purchase a COVID-19 test from these suppliers, their terms and conditions will apply.

The testing services referenced on this page are not being advertised by us as a travel service or a holiday feature.

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Useful UK Government links Visa requirements

Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your journey, you may need a visa or an equivalent form of authorisation, for every country you enter or pass through as part of your journey — even if you are only in transit or connecting from one flight to another in the airport of that country without going through border control.

This is in addition to a valid passport.

Check if you need a visa via the IATA Travel Centre - it's free to check and also includes passport and health requirements, as well as customs, currency and airport information.

Check if you need a transit visa to connect through the UK - even if you’re only connecting from one flight to another, you may need a transit visa, such as a Direct Airside Transit (DATV) visa or a Visitor in Transit visa, to connect through the UK.

Your responsibility

Each passenger is responsible for checking and conforming with the entry and exit requirements at their arrival and return destinations. If you have made a booking on behalf of someone else, you must provide them with this information. Requirements may include temperature checks, proof of negative COVID-19 tests or completion of forms. Please be aware that if you fail to comply with these requirements you may not be able to travel or be allowed to enter your destination.

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