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Daisy Naylor

Foreign Office changes travel advice for Greece allowing Brits to go on holiday

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, and now considers it safe for Brits to go to Greece.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic the FCO had previously advised against all but essential international travel.

But it has now confirmed that a number of countries are exempt from this warning.

It said: "From 4 July, Greece is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks."

Brits travelling to Greece will be subject to entry restrictions, and must complete a Passenger Locator Form at least 48 hours before their journey.

They may also be required to take a coronavirus test upon arrival and undergo a period of quarantine.

The FCO has changed its travel advice for Greece (AFP via Getty Images)

The UK government has also announced that people in England will not need to quarantine when they get back from a holiday in Greece.

This is not a reciprocal agreement, and Greece has banned UK flights until at least 15 July.

It also only applies to people in England, meaning that while those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can go on holiday to Greece, they will still have to self-isolate for two weeks when they get back.

The FCO advice has been changed for a number of popular holiday destinations, including France, Spain and Italy.

However, if you are planning to travel you should check your insurance to ensure that you'd be covered in the event of another outbreak.

The government has made it clear that the advice could change again if the infection level began to rise once more.

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