With the summer holidays upon us many Brits will be looking to jet off in the coming weeks. Airlines have already seen a huge surge in demand for flights this year as people make the most of Covid restrictions being eased.
Although the UK removed all of its travel restrictions in March, other countries took a more cautious approach with several popular destinations only scrapping their requirements recently. However, Covid entry requirements remain in some countries so it's important to be aware of what they are before you go as you may need to show proof of vaccination or take a test before your travel.
Below is the latest entry requirements for popular holiday destinations in Europe. It's always worth visiting the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office website for the latest travel advice.
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Spain
Travellers entering Spain must show proof of one of the following:
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Full vaccination - you need to ensure you’ve had your booster jab if your last dose was administered more than 270 days before travel. Spain does accept the UK’s vaccination certificate
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A negative Covid-19 test, either a PCR taken within 72 hours or an antigen test taken within 24 hours before travel
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Recovery from Covid-19 in the last six months
UK passengers who can show proof of full vaccination or recovery from coronavirus in the last six months, or who are under 12 years old, do not need to complete Spain’s travel health control form. All others must complete the form no more than 48 hours before travel to Spain.
Travellers may be subject to additional checks upon entry including a temperature check, visual health assessment or testing on arrival. Passengers may also be contacted to take a PCR test (or similar) at any point up to 48 hours after arrival in Spain.
Children under the age of 12 are not required to:
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Complete an online health control form
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Show proof of vaccination
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Take tests prior to arrival
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Show proof of having recovered from a previous Covid-19 infection in the last six months
Greece
The following requirements apply to all travellers regardless of your vaccination status.
Passengers do not need to show proof of:
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Covid vaccination
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A negative Covid test
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Certificate of recovery from coronavirus
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Complete a passenger locator form
Holidaymakers are still required to wear a mask on public transport.
Cyprus
As of June 1 all passengers travelling to Cyprus will not be required to present any sort of vaccination or recovery certificate, nor a negative Covid test result.
Portugal
There are no longer any Covid-19 vaccination, testing or passenger locator form requirements for entry to mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.
Italy
As of June 1 all coronavirus entry restrictions for Italy have been lifted. You do not have to show proof of vaccination, a negative test result or a Covid-19 recovery certificate to enter the country, regardless of vaccination status.
Masks are no longer required on flights in, to or from Italy. However, passengers entering Italy by ferry, train or coach must wear an FFP2 mask.
Malta
All travellers arriving in Malta are required to show either:
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A valid vaccination certificate - you need to ensure you’ve had your booster jab if your last dose was administered more than 270 days before travel. Malta does accept the UK’s vaccination certificate
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A negative PCR test taken within the last 72 hours or a negative lateral flow test taken within the last 24 hours
You cannot use the UK’s proof of Covid-19 recovery to enter Malta if you are unvaccinated - you must show proof of a negative test result instead.
There are no requirements for children under the age of 12 to present a vaccination certificate or a negative test result to enter Malta. Children aged 12 to 18 will be permitted to enter Malta if they have either a valid vaccination certificate, a negative PCR test taken within the last 72 hours or a negative rapid antigen test taken within the last 24 hours.
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