Travel advice
Guidance on travel to and from the UK.
There are no restrictions on travel within or to Scotland.
From 5 January 2023, if you travel (or return) by plane from mainland China to Scotland via England, you must take a pre-departure Covid-19 test in China. Read more information on what is required:
Travel to England from another country during coronavirus (Covid-19)
If you are travelling to another country from the UK, please check GOV.UK to see if there are entry requirements for any countries you're travelling to:
Travel for fieldtrips and placements
The latest guidance and travel information for students undertaking work/study placements abroad can be found on our Go Abroad website.
Staff travel on University business
A travel risk assessment must be completed for any travel on University of Edinburgh business, both within the UK and abroad.
Guidance on the process for travel plans or travel risk assessments is available on the Business Travel website, including how to comply with the Sustainable Travel Policy.