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Julie Delahaye & Gemma Toulson

Countries British tourists can visit without Covid tests if you're vaccinated

Holiday companies are reporting an increased demand for bookings following the end of Plan B restrictions across the UK.

And while not all countries are in the same position as the UK in terms of Covid restrictions, many are welcoming the return of British countries.

But if you're fully vaccinated there are some destinations that will welcome you for holidays without a need to take a pre-departure Covid test such as the likes of Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Costa Rica and Switzerland, the Mirror reports

Here we've had a look at the entry requirements for UK holidaymakers to some popular destinations.

Turkey:

Double jabbed Brits can enjoy Turkey holidays with no need to have a Covid test or to quarantine. You will need to fill out an online form within 72 hours before departure (this applies to all travellers aged six and over). Turkish authorities are carrying out random PCR testing at airports though, so bear this in mind if you're planning a trip.

Children aged 11 and under can follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Turkey.

Spain:

Fully vaccinated UK arrivals don't need to take a test or quarantine to visit Spain.

You'll need to have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before arrival. Children under the age of 12 do not need to show proof of being fully vaccinated on entry to Spain.

All UK travellers will also need to fill out a pre-travel form and obtain a QR code to show at border control.

Mexico:

Mexico is open to all UK travellers with no requirement to take a Covid test or quarantine.

However, it is mandatory to register on the Mexico Vuela Seguro Platform before boarding your flight to Mexico, and to show the QR code upon arrival at the airport.

Costa Rica:

There are no Covid test or quarantine requirements in Costa Rica at the time of writing, although you will need to fill out an online Health pass within 72 hours before arrival.

Fully vaccinated Brits who received their final dose at least 14 days before travel can visit Costa Rica without having to buy mandatory insurance. This also applies to visitors aged under 18.

Croatia:

You can visit Croatia if you can show one of the following; proof of being fully vaccinated within 365 days, a negative Covid antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel, or proof of recovery from Covid.

Children under 12 are exempt if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who meets the above requirements.

Montenegro:

You can visit Montenegro if you have been fully vaccinated against Covid - if your vaccination was more than six months ago, you'll need to have proof of a booster dose.

You can also visit without taking a test if you can show proof of recovery from Covid between 10-180 days.

Anyone else needs to show proof of a negative Covid test to enter - a PCR within 72 hours of travel, or an antigen within 48 hours.

Children under the age of 18 do not require a test or proof of vaccination.

Switzerland:

From January 22, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a pre-travel Covid test in order to visit Switzerland. Currently, double jabbed travellers can visit the country for non-essential reasons.

Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 can enter if they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.

Germany:

UK travellers can enter Germany for any travel purpose if they are fully vaccinated. Anyone aged six or over needs to be able to show either proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from Covid, or proof of a negative test, so unvaccinated children can visit but will need a test.

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