Many Brits will be looking forward to holidays abroad this half term as international travel reopens.
With lots of countries easing their travel restrictions considerably, there's plenty of destinations you can visit without having to test, perfect for those looking for some winter sunshine.
But it’s still worth checking what the entry requirements are at your holiday destination, with countries such as Spain announcing specific rules regarding vaccinations.
From Friday, February 11 several travel rules will be lifted in the UK, making it easier for fully-vaccinated travellers to return home.
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Announcing the changes to travel rules last month, transport secretary Grant Shapps said the move is the ‘final step in our stable and safe full return to international travel’.
What are the new UK rules for fully-vaccinated passengers?
All fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK from February 11 will not need to take a Covid 19 test before they return or after arrival.
This will come into effect at 4am on Friday.
The need to quarantine will also be scrapped, although travellers will still need to complete a passenger locator form before returning.
What are the rules for passengers who are not fully vaccinated?
Those who are not fully vaccinated will need to provide a negative Covid test taken in the two days before travelling to the UK.
They will also need to book and pay for a PCR test to be taken after their arrival (which needs to be booked before they travel) and complete a passenger locator form.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received a full course of a vaccine, and the term also applies to children under 18 regardless of vaccination status, as well as those who participated in a vaccine trial or who are medically exempt.
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