A number of countries in Europe have updated their covid travel rules ahead of the half term holidays.
All covid travel rules were drawn to a close in the UK back in March, and many other nations have also since eased their restrictions. However, a number of these have brought measures back in after seeing covid spikes.
Some countries also have different requirements, depending on whether travellers are fully vaccinated or not.
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Over the summer, Spain dropped a number of its coronavirus restrictions in a bid to boost tourism again. Fully-vaccinated travellers are now able to enter the country without taking a test.
Previously, those who were not fully-vaccinated were not allowed to visit Spain. But in May, the rules changed to that this group of people would instead have to show a negative test on arrival.
At the time, María Reyes Maroto, Spain’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, said: "We are going to stop requiring the vaccination certificate that could be discouraging tourists from outside the European Union from visiting us".
Face masks remain mandatory on public transport, in pharmacies, medical centres and care homes in Spain, while it is "recommended" you also use them responsibly in enclosed public spaces, such as bars, shops and cinemas.
People are also advised to continue to wash hands frequently and abide by any safety measures put in place by establishments such as social distancing or other public safety precautions.
Here, we take a look at the rules for other destinations that are popular with British tourists.
Turkey
All covid entry requirements for Turkey were dropped on June 1 of this year. This means you can enter Turkey regardless of vaccination status, without having to show proof of a negative covid test.
Foreign Office advice states: "Face masks are no longer required outdoors or indoors if air circulation and social distancing are adequate."
Face masks are only mandatory in clinical settings such as hospitals.
France
As of August 1, all covid travel restrictions for travellers to France have been lifted. The rules that previously applied to travellers coming to France no longer apply:
- you are no longer required to present proof of vaccination
- you are no longer required to fill out any forms prior to your arrival in France, such as a justification for travel or a sworn statement
- you are no longer required to show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test upon arrival in France
This is the case regardless of your vaccination status.
The UK Foreign Office said: "Face masks are no longer mandatory in health establishments, but remain strongly recommended. Some local health authorities may still require masks, for example, Paris Hospitals (AP-HP), where masks remain mandatory for those aged 6 and above."
Italy
Travellers are no longer required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (EU PLF) to enter or travel through Italy as a visitor. As well as this, all covid entry restrictions have been lifted.
This means Italy does not require any proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or a COVID-19 recovery certificate to enter the country, regardless of your vaccination status.
Until October 31 (at least), people must wear face masks when visiting healthcare facilities such as hospitals and care homes.
Gov.uk says mask wearing is still "recommended" in all indoor public spaces. People should also "pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times". Children aged 5 and under do not need to wear a mask.
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