New measures have been announced ahead of the summer holidays for travellers going to Ireland and Hungary.
Travellers no longer have to be fully vaccinated to enter either country without needing to test or quarantine.
Under the Irish government’s current rules, which came into effect on March 6, all travellers to Ireland are not required to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival.
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There are no post-arrival testing or quarantine requirements and visitors will no longer be asked to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
However, the Irish government said: "Any individual that develops Covid-19 symptoms while in Ireland should follow the health and safety guidance in relation to isolation and undertaking antigen or PCR testing as appropriate."
The Hungarian authorities have also confirmed that Hungary is welcoming unvaccinated travellers who do not have to follow any entry rules on arrival.
As of March 7, travellers are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or a recovery certificate or proof of negative test upon arrival.
There are no specific requirements for children and young people.
The Hungarian authorities have stated: "It is possible to enter the territory of Hungary by public road, railway, water, and air traffic – regardless of citizenship and protection against the coronavirus.”
It comes after a number of countries ease their entry requirements.
Spain is among those who have relaxed entry requirements for holidaymakers, meaning that anyone who is unvaccinated but has recovered from coronavirus in the past six months can now enter the country.
You can enter Spain from the UK for tourism purposes if you can show valid proof of meeting the vaccination requirements or a medical certificate certifying that you have recovered from Covid-19.
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