TRAVEL TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM

Travel Traffic Light system is used to determine a country according to their level of coronavirus infection rates. It will identify which countries are considered safe to travel to, based on coronavirus cases.

Countries are listed within the three colors which are Red, Amber and Green. Each color has different rules and restrictions for COVID-19 testing and quarantine.

This system first introduced by the UK in order to curb and manage the pandemic spread through travel.

Here’s what the traffic light grading system means:

Green: Countries that are considered safe to travel to. Low-risk

Amber: Countries that are considered less safe than those graded as green. Medium

Red: Countries that are considered not safe to travel to. High-risk

HOW IT WORKS

People arriving a destination from abroad will be subject to rules such as home quarantine and strict testing under the travel traffic light system. However, this will be differently applied depending on the country of origin.

WHY IT WAS INTRODUCED?

It is hoped that a traffic light system would provide clarity to travelers while notifying them of changes to a country’s status in advance.

There is also a belief that travel abroad needs to be curbed due to a third wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across continents.

HOW THE SYSTEM AFFECTS TRAVELERS?

Under the traffic light system, arrivals from red countries will need to book a “quarantine package” before departing from point of origin.

Countries under amber or green destinations will also be required to book “test packages” prior to travel. Testing will be done with approved list of providers

Are enlisted countries subject to change?

An enlisted country under each color is subject to change. This is based on infection rates, vaccination rates and how good they are at genomic sequencing. Ultimately, the decision is taken by the government.

NOTE: The countries on under each color are subject to change par destination. This system is not adopted by all countries. Find out for your destination and plan accordingly.