Canada travel restrictions are set to ease that little bit further for double jabbed Brits, with PCR test requirements set to be scrapped later this month.
Currently fully vaccinated Brits can visit Canada provided they also have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
Now the Canadian government has confirmed that from February 28, antigen tests will also be accepted for double jabbed arrivals as long as this has been taken the day before travel.
It could help keep travel costs down for holidaymakers, as antigen tests tend to be significantly cheaper than PCR tests., although it's worth noting that the tests must be administered in a lab and can't be done at home.
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Arrivals may be subject to testing when they enter Canada, but the country is also easing its rules so that they won't need to quarantine while waiting for the result.
Meanwhile, children under 12 years old who travel with fully vaccinated adults continue to be exempt from quarantine.
Unvaccinated travellers who are not Canadian nationals won't be able to enter the country unless they meet specific exemptions.
In recent weeks a number of countries have been easing their travel rules including scrapping Covid tests for double jabbed Brits including the likes of France, Portugal, Greece and Tunisia.
Meanwhile, Australia has revealed plans to welcome back tourists later this month later this month, which will be the first time that UK holidaymakers will be able to visit Australia since March 2020. Brits will need to be fully vaccinated in order to visit.
New Zealand is also set to start welcoming back tourists with a phased reopening of its borders in 2022.
The fourth step, expected to take place "no later than July", will be the one that applies to the majority of Brits as it will reopen borders to visitors and business travellers who can normally enter New Zealand without a visa.
Rules for returning to the UK have also changed this month, which includes Covid tests being scrapped for fully vaccinated arrivals, and self-isolation requirements ending for unvaccinated travellers (although the latter still need to take two Covid tests - one before departure, and one post-arrival).
Following the recent wave of travel rule changes, travel firms have already seen holiday bookings surge especially to the likes of Spain, Portugal and Greece.
Travel restrictions can change quickly during the pandemic. Always check the Foreign Office's latest Canada travel advice before booking or going on a trip.
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