Many British holidaymakers will be glad to know that Greece has changed it coronavirus travel restrictions.
Just ahead of the half term break, the holiday hotspot is scrapping Covid test rules for those who are double jabbed, reported The Mirror.
As from yesterday (February 7), Greece has joined a line-up of countries you can visit without tests if you're vaccinated.
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Under previous rules, all UK arrivals were required to have a pre-departure Covid test in order to visit Greece which could be either a PCR taken within 72 hours before arrival, or an antigen from an authorised lab done within 24 hours pre-arrival.
But now, the country no longer requires pre-departure tests from those who are fully vaccinated.
It's worth noting that this means having received a full vaccination course, which was administered within 270 days before travel (aka nine months).
Anyone who is unvaccinated can still visit Greece for non-essential reasons such as holidays, but you'll be required to take the pre-departure covid test.
There may also be random covid testing on arrival at the airport.
With February half term just around the corner, the news will no doubt come as a relief for families planning to visit Greece for holidays, as it will both reduce the admin and costs for those who are double jabbed.
Holidaymakers will still have a number of local covid rules to follow while on holiday in Greece.
The UK Foreign Office advice explains: "It is mandatory to wear a mask in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, in all areas of Greece. In certain areas, such as in supermarkets and pharmacies, and on public transport, you will be required to wear either double masks (at least one of which should be surgical), or an N95/FFP2 mask."
Meanwhile, you'll need to show proof of vaccination to enter the likes of shops, restaurants and museums. Those who are unvaccinated will need a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before entry.
Children under four years old are exempt from requiring a negative test.
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