Following the latest update to the UK travel rules earlier this month, unvaccinated travellers no longer need to take any tests or complete a passenger locator form when arriving in the UK. All Covid travel restrictions were lifted for both vaccinated and unvaccinated holidaymakers.
Many countries have also eased their entry requirements considerably, especially for those who are fully-jabbed. But some destinations have maintained strict rules and continue to enforce travel bans on those who are unvaccinated.
If you’re looking for a getaway this Easter but you are not vaccinated, then there are countries which accept non-jabbed holidaymakers. Countries will have criteria in place which you’ll need to follow if you’re unvaccinated, such as taking a PCR test before travel or showing proof of coronavirus recovery.
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Read on for some of the destinations you can travel to if you’re unvaccinated. Travel rules can change so always check the latest advice issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Cape Verde
Unvaccinated travellers need proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours or a lateral flow taken no more than 48 hours before departure, or a coronavirus recovery certificate showing you have recovered from coronavirus no more than 90 days before travel.
Croatia
Unvaccinated travellers need to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours or a lateral flow taken no more than 24 hours before entry. You can also show proof of coronavirus recovery, which must be older than 11 days before arrival but no older than 180 days before arrival.
Cyprus
Unvaccinated travellers need to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours beforehand, or a lateral flow taken no more than 24 hours before departure. You must also pay for and undergo a PCR test upon arrival at the airport, and self-isolate until the result is available. Or you can present a certificate of coronavirus recovery within the last 180 days.
Egypt
Unvaccinated travellers need to provide proof of a negative PCR test or a lateral flow test or a Covid-19 ID Now test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Egypt. Proof of coronavirus recovery is not accepted.
Greece
Unvaccinated travellers need to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours or a lateral flow from an authorised laboratory taken no more than 24 hours before arrival. Or you can show a certificate of coronavirus recovery.
Portugal
Unvaccinated travellers need to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before entry, or a lateral flow (carried out by a trained healthcare professional) taken no more than 24 hours before entry. You’ll need to show the test results at check in. Or you can show a Covid-19 recovery certificate showing recovery no less than 11 days and no more than 180 days before travel.
Turkey
All travellers to Turkey must complete an online form a maximum of 72 hours before travelling. Unvaccinated travellers need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before entry, or a lateral flow test taken no more than 48 hours before entry, or show proof of recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months.
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