Important information for visitors regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19)
UPDATE 09.03.2021
Visitors:
On Tuesday 9th March 2021, the Isle of Man Government released a framework for the Isle of Man's long term approach to COVID-19. The 'Exit Framework' outlines three key stages (Preparation, Transition and Release) that the Council of Ministers expects to move through as the vaccine rollout increases the Island's defences, and the UK's threat profile decreases. The document also outlines the progress that the Government hopes to make in the longer term regarding our borders.
You can read the full Exit Framework here.
Key Dates to Consider
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It is not expected that there will be major changes to the Island's border position before the end of April 2021, as the Island continues to build its defences and meet key vaccination programme milestones and also due to the ongoing high threat presented by the UK
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After April 2021 the aim is to move toward Border Level 3, which would allow friends and family to visit the Island (however this is likely to still require the same level of border controls; likely including 14 day isolation and testing regimes)
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An indicative date of the end of August 2021 is the latest point that Government currently expects to be in a position to remove all residual restrictions, once the adult population have been offered full dosage of the vaccination and the UK threat is much lower.
It is important to stress however that the framework is not set in stone, and the approach and dates are subject to change. The Isle of Man Government have reiterated that they are committed to regularly reviewing and providing an updated outlook on a regular basis.
For further information regarding travel to the Isle of Man, please read: Travel Advice
We very much look forward to welcoming you back to our extraordinary Island when the time is right.
Until then...stay safe, stay extraordinary.
