With the next bank holiday weekend just around the corner, sunseekers will be making the most of it and might be jetting off for an exotic getaway.
After the disruption of the pandemic, many people will be craving some time away to relax and recharge. But, with so many destinations to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to book your next trip abroad.
Turkey, Tunisia and Portugal are popular destinations for Brits to flock to and bask in the glorious sunshine. But tourists need to be aware that some countries still have strict travel rules in force, so it's best to do some research before you fly out.
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To save you some time, here is a round-up of the latest travel rules for Turkey, Tunisia and Portugal.
Turkey
If you're fully vaccinated, you can enter Turkey without needing to test or quarantine, reports Kent Live. If you’re not fully vaccinated, you’ll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry), a rapid antigen test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry), or proof of a recent recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months, when entering Turkey.
Children aged 11 and under can follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Turkey. All travellers need to complete the online form (Form for Entry to Turkey), a maximum of 72 hours before travelling, to enter Turkey if aged six and over.
Tunisia
If you're fully vaccinated, you can enter Tunisia without needing to test or quarantine. However, if you're not then you'll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry) or rapid lateral flow test (taken no more than 24 hours before entry) when entering Tunisia.
If you’re not fully vaccinated and age 17 and under, you do not need to take a test. All travellers arriving in the country might be subject to a random rapid lateral flow or PCR test.
If you test positive, you will need to self-isolate at your own accommodation for five days. If your symptoms persist, you will need to self-isolate for another two days.
Portugal
If you’re fully vaccinated, you can enter mainland Portugal without needing to test. If you’re not fully vaccinated, you’ll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry) or rapid lateral flow test (taken no more than 24 hours before entry) when you check in for your flight to mainland Portugal.
If you’re not fully vaccinated and your airline allows you to travel to mainland Portugal without a negative test, you will be denied entry on arrival unless you’re legally resident. If you are legally resident, you’ll be allowed to enter but you’ll have to take a test at the airport at your own expense and you will be fined a minimum of €300.
If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 in the last year, you can enter mainland Portugal with a COVID-19 recovery certificate showing you recovered from COVID-19, no less than 11 days and no more than 180 days before you travel. You will not need to take a test.
