The Easter holidays are fast approaching, and the good news is that Brits have an ever-increasing list of destinations on offer for sunshine breaks.
For a start a number of countries have axed Covid tests for double jabbed holidaymakers including the likes of France, Greece and Portugal, while others such as Spain and Cyprus are relaxing some restrictions around Covid tests and vaccination requirements.
Other hotspots such as Mexico don't require any tests or vaccination proof at all.
Travel is also about to get even easier for Brits too. From 4am on March 18 (Friday), as the UK is scrapping travel rules meaning that anyone travelling to the UK will no longer be required to fill out a passenger locator form or take Covid tests.
The news comes as a huge boost for families planning Easter breaks abroad, as it will mean less admin to worry about - not to mention costs will be kept down as there will no longer be a need to fork out for Covid tests if you or anyone in your party is unvaccinated. (Fully vaccinated UK arrivals aren't required to test under the existing rules).
To give you a helping hand, we look at the travel rules for hotspots such as Spain, France, Portugal and more.
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Spain
Fully vaccinated Brits can visit Spain for holidays, although the country recently changed its rules meaning that if they have proof of Covid recovery, unvaccinated visitors can also enter the destination. These rules apply to anyone aged 12 or over.
Spain recently eased its rules for unvaccinated teens aged 12-17 to allow them to visit provided they have a negative PCR test result and are travelling with vaccinated adults.
All travellers will also need to fill out a pre-travel form and obtain a QR code to show at border control.
It's worth noting that to be considered fully vaccinated, you need to have completed your vaccine course within 270 days (or nine months), otherwise you'll need a booster jab.
These rules also apply for Brits heading to the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
France
Fully vaccinated Brits can visit for non-essential reasons such as holidays without needing to quarantine or take a pre-travel Covid test. There are however specific booster jab requirements if you were vaccinated over 270 days ago.
All passengers will also need to sign a 'sworn statement' before visiting.
It's also worth noting that France has eased local Covid restrictions too including scrapping mandatory face masks, and a need for Covid vaccine passes to access certain venues such as restaurants and museums.
Greece
Greece is open to UK tourists, but the rules differ depending on your vaccination status.
If you're fully vaccinated, you can visit Greece without needing a pre-travel Covid test.
If you're unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, you will need proof of a negative Covid test result - this can be a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, or an antigen test within 48 hours. Proof of recovery from Covid will also be accepted.
The country also recently announced that it would be ending a need for passenger locator forms from travellers.
Portugal
Fully vaccinated Brits can visit Portugal without needing a Covid test. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers will need proof of either a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel, or an antigen test taken within 24 hours before travel.
All travellers, regardless of Covid vaccine status, will need to complete a passenger locator form before travelling.
Rules are the same for Madeira and the Azores, but these can differ so check the latest Foreign Office advice before travelling.
Turkey
All travellers need to fill out an online passenger form within 72 hours before travelling to Turkey - this applies for anyone aged six or over.
Fully vaccinated Brits can visit Turkey without needing Covid tests or quarantine. For those who are not double jabbed, you'll need either a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before entry, a rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours, or proof of Covid recovery in the last six months.
Cyprus
All holidaymakers heading to Cyprus will need to complete an online Flight Pass within 48 hours before travel.
For those who are fully vaccinated, there are no testing requirements.
Anyone aged 12 or over who is not double jabbed, or cannot show proof of recent Covid recovery will need to take a PCR test within 72 hours of departure or an antigen test within 24 hours. You will also be required to take a PCR test on arrival in Cyprus - this will cost you between €15-€19.
Children aged 11 and under are exempt from testing.
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 in Malta.
Currently 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.
Mexico
All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, can visit Mexico for holidays. There are no Covid test, vaccination proof or quarantine requirements.
The Foreign Office adds: "If you’re visiting Mexico as a tourist you don’t need a visa, but you’ll need to complete an immigration form and have this with you when you enter and leave Mexico."
- Travel restrictions can change quickly during the pandemic. Always check the latest Foreign Office travel advice for a destination before booking or going on a trip.
