Everything you need to know about the new holiday rules for each of the three tiers

England is set to move into a new tougher three-tier system as of December 2nd when the national lockdown ends.

The new plan will permit domestic and international travel again, but the guidance will be subject to each individual tier.

The regions and their corresponding tiers are set to be announced on Thursday. Those living in England under the new tier system will have to follow new rules regarding travel. 

You cannot travel to Wales without a reasonable excuse at the moment due to the Welsh government’s lockdown rules. Scotland has also closed its border to the rest of the UK.

The ban on international travel is set to be lifted from December 2nd, and it is expected this remains the same across all tiers. 

Tier 1 

• You can go on holiday or stay in a second home so long as the destination region is not in tier 3 
• Overnight stays are permitted for people from the same household or support bubble (up to six people)
• Accommodation and hotels will be open
• Travel to and overnight stays in tier 3 regions is to be avoided unless necessary
• You can travel through a tier 3 if it is part of a longer journey
• International travel is permitted (subject to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice for your destination and corridor list)

Tier 2

• You can go on holiday or stay in a second home so long as the destination region is not in tier 3 
• Overnight stays are permitted for people from the same household or support bubble (up to six people)
• Accommodation and hotels will be open
• You must follow tier 2 rules even if you travel to a tier 1 area
• Travel to and overnight stays in tier 3 regions is to be avoided unless necessary
• You can travel through a tier 3 if it is part of a longer journey
• International travel is permitted (subject to  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice for your destination and corridor list)

Tier 3 

• Travel in or out of the area except for work and education is advised against 
• The government advises against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble
• Accommodation and hotels will close. Some will be open for a small number of exceptions
• Hospitality will be closed except for takeaway venues
• Avoid travelling to other areas of the UK except for necessary incidents such as work, education or receive medical treatment 
• You can travel through another tier 3 if it is part of a longer journey
• International travel is permitted (subject to  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice for your destination and corridor list)

See the latest foreign travel advice here.