Portugal has become the latest country to relax Covid entry restrictions for UK tourists. Holidaymakers no longer have to show any Covid related documents when entering.
The mainland has scrapped all travel rules. However, restrictions differ for those travelling to the Azores.
Here are the latest travel rules explained for popular holiday destinations:
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Portugal
A passenger locator form is no longer required for entry to mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. There are no COVID vaccination or testing requirements for entry to mainland Portugal, Madeira and Porto Santo.
For entry to the Azores, you must present proof that you have been fully vaccinated when you check-in for your flight to the Azores.
A full course of an approved vaccine can be:
- both doses of a 2-dose vaccine, or a combination of two different vaccines, or
- an approved one-dose vaccine, or
- if you caught COVID-19 after just one dose of a 2-dose vaccine and your certificate shows that your vaccination course is complete after the administration of just one dose of the vaccine
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Spain
If you are traveling to Spain you must show valid proof of one of the following on entry:
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being fully vaccinated. Your vaccination status must meet the Spanish authorities’ validity period requirements.
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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 6 months. You can use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your COVID-19 status on entry to Spain.
These requirements do not apply to children under 12 years old. Travellers from the UK who can either show proof of being fully vaccinated, or of having recovered from prior COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months, or who are aged under 12 years old, do not need to complete Spain’s Travel Health Control form.
Everyone else must complete it no more than 48 hours before travel to Spain. For more info, CLICK HERE.
Greece
Passengers arriving in Greece do not need to show a proof of COVID vaccination, a negative COVID test, or a certificate of recovery from COVID. You do not need to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF).
Travellers are still required to wear a mask on public transport. For more info, CLICK HERE.
Turkey
As of 1 June, all COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey have been lifted, and passengers arriving in Turkey are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or negative PCR test results. Entry requirements for Turkey are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
There are no specific requirements for children and young people. For more info, CLICK HERE.
France
From 31 March 2022, fully vaccinated travellers from the UK aged 12 and over must provide proof of vaccination. If you have received a booster, you are considered fully vaccinated for entry into France. There is currently no expiry date for booster jabs.
If you are aged 18 and over and have not received a booster, but have received two doses of a vaccine approved for use by France, then no more than 9 months must have passed since your second dose, to qualify as fully vaccinated. Further information can be found on the French Embassy in the UK’s website.
You may also be asked to complete the EU-PLF form before boarding or upon arrival in France. For more info, CLICK HERE.
Italy
From 1 May travellers will no longer be required to complete a passenger locator form (EU PLF) to enter or travel through Italy as a visitor. As of 1 June, COVID-19 restrictions on entering Italy have been lifted. 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.
All passengers entering Italy by ferry, train or coach must wear an FFP2 mask in order to enter the country. Masks are no longer required on flights in, to or from Italy. Further information on entry requirements from the UK and other countries can be found on the Ministry of Health website.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Cyprus
As of 1 June 2022, passengers travelling to Cyprus will not be required to present any sort of vaccination or recovery certificate, nor a negative COVID test result. Entry requirements for Cyprus are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
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