The countdown is on to the next review of the UK Government's travel traffic light system, which lists the countries where travellers can enjoy quarantine-free travel and confirms nations where self-isolation is required on return.
The traffic light system divides nations into a green, amber and red list, with different quarantine and Covid testing restrictions in place for each category.
Many holidaymakers are hoping Spain and Greece will be added to the green list on June 7 and there is speculation that both countries island resorts will get the go-ahead.
The Balearics, Canaries and Greek Islands are expected to be handed green status when the rules are updated.
Meanwhile, Spain last week lifted restrictions on all UK arrivals and other countries are expected to follow suit.
However, many destinations are still covered by strict entry rules. The types of test and the timing required to take the test before departure vary by destination. Passengers need to check the type of test required before booking one.
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Passengers travelling to the following countries are required to present the following negative tests prior to entry.
For passengers entering The Netherlands - A negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours prior to arrival, plus proof of a negative rapid (antigen/LAMP) test taken no more than 24 hours before boarding, the alternative option is a a negative PCR test taken less than 24 hours before expected arrival.
For passengers transiting through The Netherlands to a third country by aircraft - A negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours prior to arrival.
Germany - A negative PCR or antigen test must be presented at the start of your journey and taken less than 48 hours before entry to Germany. LAMP tests are now also accepted. Anyone arriving from the UK would have to quarantine for two weeks. The German public health institute said the decision was related to the Indian Covid-19 variant.
Belgium - A negative PCR test, no more than 72 hours prior to arrival
Denmark - A negative Covid-19 test, no more than 48 hours prior to arrival.
Ireland - A negative/’not detected’ result from a PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours prior to arrival
France - A negative PCR test, carried out less than 72 hours before departure
UAE - A negative PCR test taken no more than 96 hours before departure
Portugal and Madeira - A negative PCR test, carried out less than 72 hours before departure.
Greece and the Greek Islands - A negative PCR test that has been conducted within the 72 hour period before your arrival time in Greece. UK travellers with proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations completed at least 14 days before travel are also exempt from self-isolation. Passengers arriving from the UK are required to undergo a rapid COVID-19 test on arrival.
Spain - No entry or quarantine requirements for UK visitors, wh no longer need to take a PCR Covid-19 test.
Poland - UK nationals, their spouses and children are included in the list of those who are exempt from entry restrictions related to COVID-19
Romania - Travellers arriving from the UK no longer need to have had a negative PCR test before flying or present evidence of vaccination or to self-isolate on arrival to Romania
Portugal - All passengers, excluding children up to the age of 2, travelling to or through Portugal in transit, must show a negative RT-PCR test result for SARS/COVID-19 at the time of boarding. The test must have been taken within 72 hours of departure. Your airline is likely to deny boarding if you cannot provide this at check-in. Check with your airline before you travel.
Jersey - All passengers are offered testing on arrival into Jersey free of charge. Passengers who do not take part in the testing programme must isolate for 14 days.
The UK government still strongly advises against non-essential travel to most countries, including Germany and Spain.
