More holiday destinations are opening up to Brits as countries ease their travel restrictions even further.
Australia has now lifted more of its strict travel rules for the first time in nearly two years.
Fully-vaccinated travellers are now able to visit the country, which is welcome news to those who have family and friends living down under.
The country implemented some of the toughest pandemic measures in March 2020, but the Australian Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan now anticipates its tourism market to see a “strong rebound”, LiverpoolEcho reports.
Several countries have also recently relaxed their entry requirements, making it easier for holidaymakers to jet off in the coming months.
Here are some of the countries which have recently changed their travel regulations. It’s always important to check with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before you travel for the latest entry requirements.
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Australia
As of February 21, 2021, arrivals who are fully vaccinated will not need a travel exemption and will not be made to quarantine.
Anyone entering the country is also required to complete an Australia Travel Declaration at least 72 hours before departure. The ATD includes a declaration regarding your vaccination status and you will be asked to upload your vaccination certificate.
Unvaccinated visa holders will still need a valid travel exemption to enter Australia - and these will not be granted solely for tourism purposes.
Inbound passengers must also provide a negative accepted Covid-19 test result.
Australian states and territories also have their own Covid-19 rules, with the strictest enforced by Western Australia state which covers a third of the island continent.
Spain
Spain introduced a huge change for holidaymakers this week as children over 12 from non-EU countries, such as the UK, now do not need to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus to enter the country.
The change came into force on Monday, February 14, ahead of the school half term.
Adults who are fully vaccinated and travelling from the UK can enter Spain without needing to test or quarantine regardless of your reason for travel.
The country also has new booster jab requirements which mean that if you completed your vaccination course over nine months ago, you'll need a booster jab to be considered fully vaccinated.
However, adult Brits yet to receive both jabs can only enter the country if their reason for travel falls into one of the categories listed as "essential".
Morocco
After swiftly closing its borders in October, Morocco is now welcoming fully vaccinated tourists again.
Passengers must also present a negative PCR result, and download, print and sign a passenger health form before arrival in Morocco.
Children under the age of 6 are exempt from the pre-travel PCR test requirement, and children under the age of 18 are exempt from the requirement to present a vaccine pass.
France
Only fully vaccinated Brits can visit for holidays without needing to quarantine. The country has scrapped covid test requirements so fully vaccinated holidaymakers won't need a PCR or antigen test to visit.
Unvaccinated travellers need an essential reason to visit.
There are also new booster jab requirements if you were vaccinated over 270 days ago.
All passengers will also need to sign a 'sworn statement' confirming they are not showing symptoms of coronavirus, nor have they been in contact with a confirmed case within 14 days before travel to France.
Norway
Norway’s border is now open as it was before the pandemic began.
Most restrictions within the country have also been lifted.
All travellers arriving in Norway must complete registration prior to arrival. This also applies to Norwegian citizens.
Arrivals must also take a test upon entering the country, regardless of their vaccination status. (People under the age of 16 are exempt).
Greece
Greece is open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated Brits.
Greece recently updated its rules so that fully vaccinated travellers will be exempt from covid test requirements.
Anyone over the age of 12 will need to fill out a pre-departure passenger locator form.
If you're unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, you will need to show proof of a negative covid test result. PCR tests can be taken within 72 hours of arrival, or antigen tests within 48 hours of arrival.
Israel
Israel will now allow unvaccinated tourists to enter from the beginning of next month.
Its government announced the rule change on Sunday as the latest wave of the coronavirus recedes.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that foreign tourists, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, would be required to take PCR coronavirus tests before their flights and upon landing.
The rules go into effect on March 1.
Germany
From February 20 the UK is no longer considered a ‘high-risk’ area by Germany, which means travellers from the UK can enter the country without having to quarantine.
British holidaymakers no longer have to complete pre-departure digital registration.
Travellers aged six or over entering Germany from abroad must be able to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative Covid-19 test prior to arrival.
Travellers who are not fully-vaccinated may not currently enter Germany unless they are a German citizen, a resident of Germany, or close family member of a German citizen.
