The coronavirus vaccine is offering up new hope for travellers, as a number of countries have revealed that they will welcome vaccinated tourists, and even exempt them from quarantine and Covid-19 testing.
Iceland, Cyprus and the Seychelles are just some of the countries whose authorities have unveiled plans to welcome back vaccinated travellers, although there is some criteria to meet.
Currently of course it is illegal for Brits to travel abroad for holidays, and the government is cracking down on rule-breakers including requiring people to provide a valid reason for travel or risk being turned away at the airport, or even being fined.
At the time of writing, a number of destinations haven't included Brits in the list of travellers they will be welcoming back, for a mixture of reasons spanning fears of a mutant coronavirus strain in the UK, to only welcoming back EU members in an initial wave.
Still, the news that vaccinated travellers will be welcome back do offer a glimmer of hope, especially for future travels when restrictions are eventually relaxed.
We take a look at the countries who've said they will welcome back vaccinated travellers - and whether Brits are included in the list.
Iceland
Iceland has announced that it will welcome vaccinated Brits with no restrictions from March 18.
From May 1 the country will allow visitors from what it deems 'low risk areas' to be exempt from quarantine if they can show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result, according to the Icelandic government website.
Are Brits on the list? Yes. Vaccinated UK travellers will be welcome back from March with no restrictions. However, for those without the Covid jab there are still restrictions such as quarantine and Covid testing.
Greece
Speaking at a travel conference, the country's Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis said that the country plans to welcome back tourists from May 14, without a need to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccine to enter.
However, you would still need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken before travel, and tourists could be subject to random Covid testing.
Are Brits on the list? Yes - the May restart for tourism in Greece will include visitors travelling from the UK.
The Seychelles
The Seychelles' tourism authorities announced earlier this year that "with immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world".
Anyone who receives the vaccination will need to wait for two weeks after receiving their second dose before they will be allowed to head to the island.
There will still be entry requirements for vaccinated visitors; you'll need to prove you've had two doses of the official vaccines, and you'll still need to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test result, taken up to 72 hours before departure.
Borders will remain closed to visitors who haven't been vaccinated, or who aren't travelling from the list of approved countries.
Are Brits on the list? At the time of writing, the Seychelles has closed its borders to anyone travelling from the UK.
Estonia
Estonia has revealed that from February 1, Brits who have received the Covid-19 vaccination will no longer be required to isolate for 10 days or undergo Covid-19 tests.
The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the news in January. There will be some criteria that needs to be met though - for example, no more than six months have passed since receiving the complete vaccine.
Are Brits on the list? Yes - Brits who have received the vaccine won't need to isolate or undergo testing. You can find out more in the Foreign Office's Estonia travel advice.
Cyprus
Cyprus is looking to introduce a new policy where vaccinated travellers will not need to undergo current testing and quarantine rules.
From May 1 this will include fully vaccinated Brits, with some conditions such as proof that you received your second dose at least seven days before travelling.
Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios told the semi-official Cyprus News Agency that Brits with the jab would not need a test or have to quarantine.
He said: "We have informed the British government that from May 1 we will facilitate the arrival of British nationals who have been vaccinated ... so they can visit Cyprus without a negative test or needing to quarantine."
Are Brits on the list? Cyprus has said it will welcome back fully vaccinated Brits from May 1. You can get full information on any entry requirements in the Foreign Office's Cyprus travel advice.
Poland
Poland has lifted a mandatory 10-day self-isolation for travellers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and can provide proof of vaccine certification.
Quarantine is also lifted for visitors who have proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours before crossing the Polish border.
Are Brits on the list? Yes. Brits are able to enter Poland (once the UK's bans on international travel lift). You can find out more in the Foreign Office's Poland advice.
Romania
Romania has announced that travellers who have been vaccinated against coronavirus will be exempt from measures such as quarantine.
You'll need to have received both doses of the vaccine, and arrived in Romania more than 10 days after the second dose, to qualify for the exemption.
Are Brits on the list? According to the Foreign Office, UK nationals and non-EU/EEA nationals resident in the UK are not permitted to enter Romania for non-essential purposes, due to EU-wide COVID-19 restrictions in place for third country nationals.
- Travel restrictions are subject to change during the pandemic. You should always check the latest FCDO travel advice before planning, booking or going on a trip.
This article has been amended to reflect the updates to Iceland's policy on vaccinated travellers.
