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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9. Greece
Greece is no longer asking for fully vaccinated tourists to take a pre-departure test to enter the country. If you are 18 years old or over and more than seven months have elapsed since you completed your primary Covid vaccination course, Greece considers your vaccination status expired unless you have received a booster. Those who are not fully vaccinated will need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel, a lateral flow test taken within 24 hours, or a certificate of recovery from Covid. | gatsi - stock.adobe.com
10. Sri Lanka
As of 1 March, fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to undergo a PCR or RAT test prior to arriving in Sri Lanka. Unvaccinated travellers aged 12 and over need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel, or a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours before travel. | dima266f - stock.adobe.com
11. France
As of 12 February, travellers from the UK who are fully vaccinated no longer need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result before travel. Those who are not are not fully vaccinated no longer need to self-isolate on arrival, but must show a completed international travel certificate to prove the reason for essential travel and a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival, or an antigen test result taken within 48 hours pre-departure if aged 12 and over. All passengers need to sign a 'sworn statement' before visiting. | saiko3p - stock.adobe.com