If you're planning on jet setting abroad this summer, you may be under the impression that all Covid-19 requirements have been removed for travel. But, while such rules have been removed in the UK since March, for some countries they are still in place.
Not ensuring you're in the know before you head off on your holidays could mean you find yourselves barred from entry or even prosecuted while you're out there. So we've put together some useful information to make sure you're prepared.
For example, Spain is one country which only recently made changes to its travel rules for holidaymakers travelling from Britain. Anyone heading to the Mediterranean country will need to be aware that they now need extra documents to enter, Lancs Live reports.
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Brits will need to get their passports stamped before they're allowed to use the e-gates and must also carry three extra documents - they will need proof of a return or onward ticket, enough money for their stay and proof that they have somewhere to stay in Spain. This also includes proof of hotel booking confirmations and visitors will also need to prove they meet the Covid-19 entry requirements.
All of these entry requirements can be found below - and you can visit the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office website for more information.
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.
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.
Spain
Travellers entering Spain must show proof of one of the following:
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
A negative Covid-19 test, either a PCR taken within 72 hours or an antigen test taken within 24 hours before travel
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:
Complete an online health control form
Show proof of vaccination
Take tests prior to arrival
Show proof of having recovered from a previous Covid-19 infection in the last six months
Portugal
There are no longer any Covid-19 vaccination, testing or passenger locator form requirements for entry to mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.
Malta
As of July 25, people travelling to Malta without a vaccine certificate or a recovery certificate do not need to present a negative PCR/Rapid Test before arriving in Malta.
Until thatdate, all travellers arriving in Malta are required to show either:
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
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.
Greece
The following requirements apply to all travellers regardless of your vaccination status. Passengers do not need to show proof of:
Covid vaccination
A negative Covid test
Certificate of recovery from coronavirus
Complete a passenger locator form
Holidaymakers are still required to wear a mask on public transport.
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