The Omicron variant outbreak has seen a wave of new travel rules being put in place in a bid to curb the spread of the new strain of coronavirus.
Just this week France has announced a new travel ban for Brits, while other countries like Italy and Spain have already tightened up rules for UK holidaymakers.
Other popular destinations such as Turkey, Portugal and Greece continue to be open for holidays with their existing rules, while Brits with ski holidays planned will want to take note of new rules in the likes of Switzerland and Austria.
To help you navigate the new rules, we've put a guide together with all the latest Covid travel rules in some of the top holiday destinations.
Check out the guide below...
France
From December 18, only Brits who have an essential reason to visit France will be granted entry - tourism and business reasons won't count. This applies to all UK arrivals, regardless of your vaccination status.
As a result a number of firms including TUI, easyJet and Jet2 have announced France holiday cancellations, most of which are taking place for departures across December and January.
It's not yet known when France could lift the travel ban.
Spain
Brits heading to Spain, the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid to be granted entry.
This means having received a full course of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travel.
The rules apply to anyone aged 12 or over - which means unvaccinated children aged 12-17 won't be able to visit under the new rules.
All UK travellers will also need to fill out a pre-travel form and obtain a QR code to show at border control.
Italy
Italy changed its rules this week and now requires all UK arrivals to have a negative Covid PCR test taken within 48 hours before arrival.
If you're fully vaccinated against Covid, you can opt for an antigen test within 24 hours as an alternative.
Those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated will now need to self-isolate for five days, and will need to take a second test - this can be a PCR or antigen.
All arrivals also need to fill out a passenger locator form before travelling, as you'll need to obtain a QR code to show at border control.
Children under 18 are exempt from quarantine if they are travelling with a fully vaccinated parent and (for those over the age of 6) have a negative PCR or antigen test. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from testing.
Portugal
UK travellers aged 12 or over will need proof of a negative Covid test result, no matter what their vaccination status. This can either be a PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure, or an antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure.
Passengers will also need to have completed an online passenger locator form before travel.
Greece
Greece requires all arrivals from the UK to have filled out a passenger locator form before arrival.
UK visitors also need either a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours before arrival, proof of being fully vaccinated, or having recovered from Covid in the last 30-180 days.
These rules apply to anyone over the age of 12.
Cyprus
The UK is currently in a 'red' category for Cyprus, meaning there are testing requirements regardless of your vaccination status.
Anyone aged 12 or over who is fully vaccinated against Covid will be required to take a PCR test on arrival at the airport which costs €15, and self-isolate while waiting for the result (this can take around three hours). You'll also need to get a Cyprus flight pass.
Unvaccinated arrivals will need to have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure, and will also need to take a second PCR test at the airport in Cyprus.
Turkey
Passengers will need to complete an online form at least 72 hours before travel - this applies to anyone aged six or over.
All arrivals aged 12 or over will need either; proof of full Covid vaccination at least 14 days before arrival, recent recovery from Covid, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours before arrival.
Children aged 11 and under are exempt from the testing and vaccination requirements.
Switzerland
You can visit for non-essential reasons if you are fully vaccinated against Covid and have a negative PCR test when boarding your flight.
All arrivals from the UK must report their arrival to the relevant cantonal office within two days and must complete a further test (antigen or PCR) after 4 to 7 days in Switzerland.
Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 are allowed to enter Switzerland if they are accompanied by fully vaccinated adults.
Austria
Travel for tourism purposes is once again possible in Austria following the easing of its recent national lockdown.
Salzburg, Styria, Carinthia, Lower Austria will reopen hotels, restaurants and cafés from December 17, whilst Vienna reopens these establishments from December 20. Tirol, Vorarlberg, Burgenland have already reopened.
Upper Austria lockdown ends on December 17.
You'll need to be either fully vaccinated, show proof of recovery of Covid-19, or proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours.
- Travel rules and restrictions are correct at the time of writing but these can change quickly during the pandemic. Always check the latest Foreign Office advice for your destination before booking a trip, or speak to your holiday operator.
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