UK tourists are currently plotting their next getaway as the government continues to ease travel measures.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps lifted restrictions earlier this month so fully vaccinated Brits no longer need to take a test after arriving back into the country.
Double-jabbed travellers had previously needed to take a lateral flow test two days after returning to the country, but now only need to fill out a pre-departure form.
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Those who have yet to receive both jabs need to fill out a passenger locator form in the two days before departure - and also need to take a pre-departure test within the 48 hours before travel.
As international travel opens up, some UK tourists will be travelling to EU countries for the first time since Brexit as many holidaymakers opted for staycations throughout the pandemic- as Birmingham Live reports.
A number of rule changes have came into force since the UK officially left the European Union - and we have rounded up a list of three rule changes below.
Check your passport expiry date
According to the ABTA, if you have a British passport, you will need to have at least three months left on your passport and your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country you’re visiting.
Holidaymakers are advised to check the Foreign Office travel advice for the country you want to travel to – read the entry requirements section.
The passport office is currently advising that it may take up to 10 weeks for applications to be processed, so make sure you apply in good time if you do need to renew it.
Driving in the EU
You will also need a UK sticker for your own car when driving in the EU.
You can use your UK Blue Badge when travelling in some EU countries, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Parking concessions vary in each country so it is important you check the details for your destination.
Taking your pet on holiday
Your pet passport will no longer be valid to travel to the EU or Northern Ireland and you will now need an Animal Health Certificate.
Your pet will also need to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and dogs will need tapeworm treatment for travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta.
If you wish to take your pet abroad you should speak to your vet at least one month in advance to make sure you have these in place before you are due to travel.
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