Brits will be looking to swap the UK for hot locations abroad this summer.
For some, the recent warm weather has reminded people of the benefits of spending some time relaxing in the sunshine.
Most of the popular destinations have only small Covid-19 travel restrictions for Brits who are fully jabbed, but there are still some restrictions in place in some countries.
Kosovo has some of the strictest restrictions in Europe and their last major changes appear to have been made at the beginning of April.
You should wear a mask on public transport and in all indoor public places as well as "respecting one metre social distancing rules".
Thankfully, more popular destinations are not operating such heavy entry restrictions, but it is a reminder of what can happen when there is a small wave or outbreak of the coronavirus.
We have taken a look at some of the UK's most popular travel destinations to see if they have any travel restrictions still in place.
Where still has Covid travel restrictions?
Plenty of countries still have Covid travel restrictions, even if it is just minor ones, including France and the US.
Others include Italy and Spain, while some countries have no travel restrictions, but may require you to wear a mask in some settings when visiting.
Entry requirements for France
France still has some minor restrictions in place for fully vaccinated people, where proof of vaccination is required.
The government said: "This means your final dose must have been administered at least 7 days prior to travel for Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna or 28 days after a second dose of Johnson & Johnson.
Statista listed France as the UK's second most popular tourist destination before the pandemic, with some 10 million visitors in 2019.
Entry requirements for Greece
You can enter Greece easily without any Covid restrictions and passengers are no longer required to fill out the Passenger Locator Form.
Face masks in indoor settings were lifted at the start of June 2022, but people travelling to the country of the Parthenon, Acropolis and the party islands of Mykonos and Zante should note masks are needed for public transport.
The Greek government said it is needed "on local public transport (city busses, metro, tram) and in those areas of cruise ships, pleasure boats, yachts and ferries where the use of mask is required".
Entry requirements for Italy
Italy's only restrictions are for people to wear an FFP2 mask in order to enter the country by plane, ferry, train or coach.
Entry requirements for the home of the Colosseum, Venice canals and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are the same no matter your vaccination status.
Entry requirements for Monaco
Monaco is currently following the traffic light system of entry requirements, though the UK is listed as green on this list.
Entry requirements differ depending on a person's vaccination status.
If a person is fully vaccinated and are over 16, they must show one of the following:
- Proof of vaccination
- A negative PCR or antigen test taken within 24 hours
- Evidence of recovery from COVID-19 in the last six months.
If you are not fully vaccinated you need to show a negative PCR or antigen test taken in the previous 24 hours, or proof of recovery from Covid within the last six months, but more than 11 days before arrival.
Entry requirements for Portugal
Fully vaccinated people do not need to test when they enter but must be able to show they have had "a full course of a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency, at least 14 days and no more than 270 days before you arrive".
This, or a European Medicines Agency-approved booster at least 14 days before you arrive.
People with two doses are considered fully vaccinated.
Those who are not fully vaccinated need to show proof of a negative PCR test which is at the most 72 hours old.
Alternatively, they can show recent evidence of Covid recovery or an LFT taken no more than 24 hours before boarding.
Entry requirements for Spain
Spain is the UK's most popular holiday destination and those travelling there need to show proof of being fully vaccinated.
They can show this or one of the following:
- A negative Covid-19 test: either a PCR taken within 72 hours prior to departure or an antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to departure.
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Having recovered from Covid-19 in the last six months. You can also use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your Covid-19 status on entry to Spain.
People who aren't fully vaccinated need to have evidence of a negative diagnostic test done within 72 hours of entering Spain, or proof of having recovered from Covid-19 in the last 6 months.
Entry requirements for the United States
On June 10, the US, which saw four million visits in 2019 before the pandemic, dropped negative test requirements for Brits entering after June 12.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "All Covid testing requirements for travellers entering the US dropped this Sunday – huge boost for transatlantic travel.
"Follows UK dropping ALL restrictions in March & our discussions with US about fully restarting international travel."
