Greece is once again relaxing its entry requirements, making it even easier for Brits to jet off to the holiday hotspot during the Easter break.
The popular destination is scrapping its passenger locator form from March 15, so travellers will no longer need to complete the document in order to enter Greece. Fully-vaccinated UK holidaymakers will only have to show proof of vaccination.
There are still requirements for those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. These travellers will have to show either proof of recovery or a negative Covid test result (either a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, or an antigen test taken within 24 hours), the Mirror reports.
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It's worth noting that to be considered fully vaccinated, you'll need to have completed your full course at least 14 days before travel. If your vaccination was completed over nine months ago, you'll also need a booster jab to qualify.
The UK's travel rules already eased back in February. Under the changes, fully vaccinated arrivals no longer need Covid tests before or after arriving in the UK. For unvaccinated arrivals there are still pre-departure and post-arrival tests, although the requirement to self-isolate for 10 days has ended.
Meanwhile, Brits' holiday options have been increasing with 12 countries easing Covid rules including Cyprus, Italy and Portugal, with changes affecting everything from Covid tests to quarantine.
Iceland took things one step further in late February when it scrapped all of its Covid travel rules, making it one of three countries Brits can visit without needing any tests or meeting vaccine requirements.
It's not just short-haul hotspots that are easing up their rules; a number of long-haul destinations are also beginning to welcome back holidaymakers.
For example, fully vaccinated Brits heading to Canada no longer need a PCR test as they can now enter with an antigen test result, while Sri Lanka has scrapped pre-travel Covid tests completely.
Vietnam is also due to reopen its borders three months earlier than planned, while New Zealand has announced a phased reopening to tourists, with the fourth step expected to take place by July which would allow the majority of UK tourists to visit the hotspot for the first time since March 2020.
Travel restrictions can change quickly during the pandemic so always check the latest Foreign Office advice for your chosen destination before booking or going on a trip abroad.
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