The Covid pandemic has forced many holiday plans to be put on hold over the past couple of years, but travel restrictions are now starting to ease in many countries.
Several popular tourist destinations have relaxed their entry rules in recent weeks, meaning the testing, quarantine and vaccination criteria are no longer as strict.
More countries are opening up to tourists as well, with Australia reopening its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers last month after almost two years of restrictions.
New Zealand is also rolling out a phased reopening of its borders over the coming months, while Vietnam is lifting its travel restrictions for international tourists almost three months earlier than planned.
Authorities have approved a proposal to lift border restrictions from 15 March, marking the first time it will reopen fully to holidaymakers since March 2020.
Listed are 11popular holiday spots that have recently eased entry restrictions for UK tourists and the Covid rules travellers need to follow.
Holidaymakers should be aware that rules can change quickly, so be sure to always check the latest guidance on the UK Foreign office website before travelling.
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5. India
Brits who are double jabbed no longer need a PCR test to visit India, and are now exempt from a seven-day quarantine and day eight Covid test. Travellers must still complete a pre-travel declaration form, show proof of vaccination and undergo “14-day self-monitoring”. Those who are not fully vaccinated must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival and must also undergo the 14-day self-monitoring, rather than quarantine. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Portugal
Portugal is now allowing fully vaccinated Brits to enter without needing to test. Travellers who completed their primary vaccination course more than 270 days ago will need a booster to qualify as fully vaccinated. Anyone over the age of 12 who is unvaccinated must show proof of a negative PCR test, taken within 72 hours before departure, or a lateral flow test, taken within 24 hours of departure, to enter. | santosha57 - stock.adobe.com
7. Canada
Fully vaccinated arrivals do not have to take a PCR test to enter Canada, but can instead now opt for an antigen test the day before travel. Travellers may be subject to further testing on arrival, but quarantine requirements have been dropped while awaiting results. | anderm - stock.adobe.com
8. Cyprus
Pre-departure PCR tests are no longer required for fully vaccinated Brits, but all arrivals aged 12 and over must still take a PCR test on arrival at the airport (which costs around €15 to €19) and self-isolate until they receive their result online. | Vladimir Sazonov - stock.adobe.c