What materials do British international students need to bring when entering the country in 2021? How to buy a British nucleic acid self-test kit?

For friends who are going to study abroad for some reason, please read here. Currently, you need to prepare in advance to study in the UK. After all, during the epidemic, each country has its own management measures. Before going to the UK, you must read What vaccines can you inject yourself and what information should you prepare? The latest UK entry policy

Based on the latest epidemic status announced by each country, the UK classifies countries and regions into three major categories:

GreenList (green or low-risk countries and regions); AmberList (Amber or medium-risk countries and regions); Red

List (red or high-risk countries and regions).

From the early morning of July 19th, if incoming passengers have been vaccinated with a vaccine recognized by the NHS for more than 14 days, and have not been to red list countries and France (separate from the UK due to the rampant Beta variant) in the 10 days before arrival in the UK, Those who are kept in a small dark room do not need to be quarantined.

The vaccines officially recognized by the NHS are:

Pfizer/BioniechVaccine (Pfizer vaccine)

Oxford/AstraZenecaVaccine (AstraZeneca vaccine)

ModernaVaccine (Moderna Vaccine)

JanssenVaccine (Johnson & Johnson Vaccine)

According to the latest policy announced by British Transport Minister Grant Shapps on July 28:

From 4 a.m. on August 2, people who have received two complete doses of the vaccine in the EU (except France) or the United States will also not need to quarantine when they come to England, Scotland and Wales from Amber List countries.

The vaccine needs to be approved by the European Medicines Agency (European Medicines Agency) or the US Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug

Administration).

Vaccines recognized by EMA:

Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna

Vaccines recognized by FDA:

Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson , Moderna

Although domestically produced vaccines are not within the scope of certification by the above three regional agencies, you can try your best to fully inoculate the WHO-certified Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines before going abroad, and issue a Chinese and English certificate for preparation. When needed.

The vaccines officially recognized by WHO include:

Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinopharm, and Sinovac

It should be noted that currently, China The mainland is still on the amber list, which means that students traveling from the mainland still need to undergo home quarantine (self-isolation) for up to 10 days, and undergo COVID-19 testing on the second and eighth days of isolation.

Hong Kong, China, was moved to the green list by the British government on July 19, which means that students traveling from Hong Kong do not need to self-isolate. At the same time, Taiwan, China, has been moved to the green watch list, and people entering from Taiwan are no longer subject to quarantine.

However, it should be noted that passengers departing from the mainland and transiting in Hong Kong or arriving from Shenzhen and Shekou still need to self-isolate for 10 days after arriving in the UK, unless they have stayed in a green list country or region in advance. Enough for more than 10 days.

For more information:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-englandDifferent regions What should be prepared for entry

The following are the steps and information required for entry into the three colored countries and regions:

Specific requirements for entry into the green list

1. Provide Negative nucleic acid test report in Chinese and English if tested within 72 hours before departure (children 10 years old and under do not need to test);

2. Purchase the DAY2 nucleic acid test kit in advance (children under 4 years old do not need to purchase it);< /p>

3. Fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PassengerLocator

Form) within 48 hours before entering the UK, which will indicate the location where the COVID-19 test will be carried out after arriving in the UK and the booking reference number for the test.

4. No need for self-isolation

Amber List Entry

(Applicable to mainland China)

1.

< p> Provide a negative nucleic acid test report in both Chinese and English that was tested within 72 hours before departure (be sure to note that it is a nucleic acid report in both Chinese and English. Translated copies are not acceptable. It must be a bilingual test report issued by the agency, and the name must be written on the certificate. Date of birth/age, passport number, test time and results, contact information of the testing agency and name of the testing equipment, everyone should ask clearly before taking the test)

2. Purchase the second and eighth days Nucleic acid test kit

The following are the detailed steps to purchase:

First enter from the official website

https://www.gov.uk/find-travel-test -provider

Click startnow

on the drop-down page to find this testingfor

all custom entry detection package. According to the actual measurement in a book, the most cost-effective one on the official website is this 95-pound testing bag. Then follow the steps to fill in the reservation. It should be noted that you should choose an accurate arrival time in the UK. Only in this way will the official website send you the package accurately according to this date. The address filled in is the address where you will self-isolate.

After payment is completed, you will receive two emails:

(1) The attachment to the first email is the invoice required for entry and exit to prove that you have ordered a nucleic acid test kit. Invoices need to be inspected before boarding the plane and passing through British Customs;

(2) The second email is to guide the steps of self-nucleic acid testing, including booking

reference, which needs to be filled in It is included in the 48-hour Passenger Locator Table, so it is best to order the test kit three to five days in advance before entering the country.

3. Complete the Passenger Locator Form within 48 hours before entering the UK:

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

Fill it out within 48 hours before entering the UK, save a 1***3-page PDF with a QR code on your mobile phone, print another copy and keep it before boarding the plane and entering customs Will check every time.

4. Self-isolate for 10 days after entry and conduct self-tests on the 2nd and 8th days, and then deliver them to a nearby mailbox

Red List Entry

Follow the first three policies on the Amber List, and you are required to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days at your own expense after entry, and conduct self-nucleic acid tests on the 2nd and 8th days.

A quarantine hotel must be booked in advance before arriving in the UK:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quaratine-hotel- when-you-arrive-in-england

The amount required is 1,750 pounds (including accommodation, transportation and two nucleic acid tests).

Note: When purchasing connecting tickets, students should try to avoid countries and regions on the red list (such as Pakistan, Philippines, Turkey, etc.) to avoid unnecessary expenses.

View the latest list of red countries:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england About Luggage preparation

After completing the necessary steps such as obtaining a visa, purchasing air tickets, booking a hotel room, and so on, I believe many students will start to have a headache with luggage.

What should I bring to the UK? What things are not so convenient to buy in the UK? Next is a luggage reference guide compiled by the editor:

Materials to bring into the country (documents):

1. Original Chinese and English copies of the nucleic acid test within 72 hours

2.48-hour Passenger Locator Form (one copy on your mobile phone and one copy printed)

3. Original passport

4. Original copy of tuberculosis test

5. Copies of university diploma, degree certificate, Chinese and English transcripts and other documents

6. IELTS transcript

7 .Copy of school offer and CAS

8. Documents related to dormitory accommodation in the UK

Necessary during the epidemic:

1. Sufficient medical masks ( Preferably N95, KN95, etc.)

2. Disposable gloves and protective clothing worn on the plane (less people wear them recently)

3. Disposable disinfectant in small bags Towel, hand sanitizer

4. Sufficient amount of Lotus Qingwen, commonly used cold medicines, analgesics, stomach medicines, rhinitis medicines (try not to use liquids, some psychotropic drugs need to be checked and issued with relevant certificates)

5. A small amount of band-aids, burn ointments and other medicines

Daily necessities:

1. Quilt cover and pillowcase (if you have your own preferences, it is best to confirm the apartment in advance Bed size)

2. A small amount of clothes, pajamas and underwear suitable for each season. British clothes are still not that expensive, you can buy them when you arrive

3. Umbrellas

4. Two or three pairs of comfortable shoes

5. British mobile phone cards, You can buy it on Taobao in advance or at the airport

6. Power bank, various chargers

7. About ￡1,000 in cash

8. Get used to it Toiletries and a small amount of cosmetics (girls can bring more invisible ones, the UK may not have so many choices and the prices are more expensive)

9. British standard and European standard conversion plugs

10. A set of formal attire (depending on personal needs, usually rarely used for interviews or graduation ceremonies)

Study supplies:

1. Laptop, tablet and USB flash drive, headphones

2. Pens and several notebooks (study supplies in the UK are slightly more expensive)

3. Computer stand (very necessary when writing papers)

4. Recording Pen (depending on personal circumstances)

About baggage allowance:

General international students are allowed to bring two suitcases within 28 inches for free, each weighing no more than More than 23kg. (If the baggage allowance of the ordinary ticket purchased is insufficient, students can call or consult the customer on the airline’s official website to increase the baggage allowance with an offer)