Canada and Denmark amongst changes to green travel list

A host of countries, including Canada and Denmark, have been added to the updated green travel list.

Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland, and the Azores have also been placed on the green list.

Fully vaccinated people returning from amber and green list countries are not required to isolate on their return to the UK.

Meanwhile, Montenegro and Thailand have been added to the red travel list.

In line with current guidance, individuals should not travel to red list countries on holiday, or for any leisure purposes.

The changes come into effect from 4am on Monday 30 August and were agreed following scientific analysis of the latest data.

Transport secretary Michael Matheson said any relaxation of restrictions have only been made du to the success of the vaccination programme.

“The latest changes are welcome for Scots with loved ones in Canada but once again show that international travel remains challenging,” said Matheson.

“Any relaxations to travel restrictions have only been made possible due to the huge success of the Scottish Government’s domestic vaccination programme.

“It is vitally important we protect that progress through continued vigilance on importation, and we continue to urge caution given the risks caused by variants of concern.”