Fully vaccinated Brits can now enjoy a whole host of holidays abroad without needing to take any Covid tests.
Not only do countries such as Greece, Spain, Germany and Portugal welcome double jabbed Brits without test requirements, but the UK has scrapped its Covid travel rules meaning that arrivals in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland no longer need to take Covid tests or fill out a passenger locator form.
For those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, the majority of destinations do still require you to have a test, although Mexico and Costa Rica are your best options as these don't have any testing rules.
So, if you are fully vaccinated, where can you go on holiday without tests? We take a look at your options including the rules if you're travelling with unvaccinated children.
Sign up to the Mirror's travel newsletter for more updates.
The Maldives
Fully vaccinated Brits no longer need to take a pre-travel PCR test to visit the Maldives, although they will still need to fill out an online form within 48 hours before departure.
You'll need to have completed your vaccination course at least 14 days before travel to qualify as fully vaccinated.
Those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated will still need to show a negative PCR test result from within 96 hours before departure, and also fill out the online travel form before their trip.
Italy
Anyone aged six or over will need to show one of the following; proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours pre-travel, a rapid lateral flow test taken within 24 hours, or proof of Covid recovery in the last six months.
This means that vaccinated Brits will no longer be required to take a pre-travel test.
Iceland
Iceland has scrapped all of its travel rules for tourists, no matter what their vaccination status. This means you can visit without needing any Covid tests or proof of vaccination.
The UAE
The UAE has changed its rules so that fully vaccinated travellers no longer need a pre-departure Covid test. The same exemption applies for those who have proof of Covid recovery within 30 days of departure.
Rules on arrival can differ depending on whether you're travelling to Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
France
France has announced it is axing Covid test rules for fully vaccinated Brits, with the new rule applying to anyone aged 12 or over. There are still other entry requirements in place such as being able to show proof of vaccination, and signing a 'sworn statement' before entering the country.
Anyone who is not fully vaccinated against Covid will need an essential reason to visit and will need to self-isolate on arrival.
Tunisia
Tunisia is changing its rules from February 15 meaning that if you can show proof of full vaccination, you won't need to have a Covid test to enter the country.
The country is also scrapping self-isolation for those who are not vaccinated, although you'll still need a PCR test taken within 48 hours of travel, or a rapid lateral flow test taken within 24 hours.
Turkey
Double jabbed Brits can enjoy Turkey holidays with no need to have a Covid test or to quarantine. You will need to fill out an online form within 72 hours before departure (this applies to all travellers aged six and over). Turkish authorities are carrying out random PCR testing at airports though, so bear this in mind if you're planning a trip.
Children aged 11 and under can follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Turkey.
Portugal
Like Greece, Portugal has also changed its entry rules meaning that if you are fully vaccinated you are exempt from Covid test rules. This applies to anyone aged 12 and over. Unvaccinated travellers can still visit but will need to have proof of either a PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel, or a lateral flow taken within 24 hours.
Mexico
Mexico is open to all UK travellers with no requirement to take a Covid test or quarantine.
However, it is mandatory to register on the Mexico Vuela Seguro Platform before boarding your flight to Mexico, and to show the QR code upon arrival at the airport.
Spain
Fully vaccinated UK arrivals don't need to take a test or quarantine to visit Spain.
You'll need to have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before arrival. Children under the age of 12 do not need to show proof of being fully vaccinated on entry to Spain.
All UK travellers will also need to fill out a pre-travel form and obtain a QR code to show at border control.
Greece
Greece recently changed its entry rules and scrapped Covid test requirements for those who can show that they are fully vaccinated against Covid.
However it is worth noting that you may be subject to random PCR testing on arrival at the airport in Greece.
Germany
UK travellers can enter Germany for any travel purpose if they are fully vaccinated. Anyone aged six or over needs to be able to show either proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from Covid, or proof of a negative test, so unvaccinated children can visit but will need a test.
Dominican Republic
You don't need a PCR test to enter the Dominican Republic provided you can show proof of full Covid vaccination, with proof that a final dose was administered no fewer than three weeks before your arrival.
Costa Rica
There are no Covid test or quarantine requirements in Costa Rica at the time of writing, although you will need to fill out an online Health pass within 72 hours before arrival.
Fully vaccinated Brits who received their final dose at least 14 days before travel can visit Costa Rica without having to buy mandatory insurance. This also applies to visitors aged under 18.
Switzerland
Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to take a pre-travel Covid test in order to visit Switzerland. Currently, double jabbed travellers can visit the country for non-essential reasons.
Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 can enter if they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
Czech Republic
Fully vaccinated Brits can enter the Czech Republic for holidays. If you've had your booster jab, you won't need to show a negative PCR test result.
If you're fully vaccinated with two doses but haven't yet had your booster, then you will be required to show a negative PCR test result.
You'll also need to fill out a pre-departure Passenger Locator Form.
Children aged 12 or under are exempt from testing and do not need to self-isolate if they are travelling with their fully vaccinated parents.
Malta
All travellers need to complete a passenger locator form before heading to Malta, and show the QR code to board your plane and on arrival.
Only fully vaccinated Brits can visit for holidays without tests or quarantine.
If you're unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, you'll need to have a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival, and you'll need to quarantine for 14 days on arrival at a designated quarantine hotel.
Croatia
You can visit Croatia if you can show one of the following; proof of being fully vaccinated within 365 days, a negative Covid antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel, or proof of recovery from Covid.
Children under 12 are exempt if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who meets the above requirements.
Montenegro
You can visit Montenegro if you have been fully vaccinated against Covid - if your vaccination was more than six months ago, you'll need to have proof of a booster dose.
You can also visit without taking a test if you can show proof of recovery from Covid between 10-180 days.
Anyone else needs to show proof of a negative Covid test to enter - a PCR within 72 hours of travel, or an antigen within 48 hours.
Children under the age of 18 do not require a test or proof of vaccination.
Egypt
Any UK travellers aged 12 or over who is fully vaccinated can enter Egypt without needing to test or quarantine.
Children under the age of 12 can follow the same rules. However, unvaccinated children who are older than 12 will need either a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, or a rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival.
Albania
Anyone aged six or over can visit Albania provided they can show either proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid test result (this can be a PCR taken within 72 hours before travel, or an antigen within 48 hours).
Hungary
You are not required to show proof of a negative Covid test if you are fully vaccinated. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered at least 14 days before you travel to Hungary.
More countries where you don't need Covid tests
The countries listed above are currently the viable holiday options as they are open to UK holidaymakers.
However, there are other countries open to fully vaccinated travellers, although some do have other restrictions, or the Foreign Office advises against travel. We've listed those below, but always check the latest Foreign Office advice before planning or booking a trip.
- Andorra (if travelling via Spain)
- Armenia
- Bosnia
- Colombia
- El Salvador
- Faroe Islands
- Georgia
- Honduras
- Kosovo
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- North Macedonia
- Panama
- Peru
- San Marino
- Senegal
- Slovenia
- Sweden
Sign up to the Mirror's travel newsletter for more travel updates, destination tips and deals sent to your inbox.
