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Jess Grieveson-Smith

Leeds Bradford Airport and Jet2holiday's latest travel advice for Spain, Greece and Portugal after rule change for unvaccinated Brits

In the UK, coronavirus restrictions have eased significantly which means many of us are looking to finally head on a relaxing holiday abroad.

From the end of February, those who test positive for Covid while at home no longer need to self-isolate and from February 11, all testing requirements for traveling were removed for those fully vaccinated.

They only need to fill in a simplified passenger locator form.

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This week, Jet2 also became the first major airline to drop the mandatory mask rule.

This means from airports such as Leeds Bradford, it is not compulsory to wear a mask while flying.

Jet2 says that for England and Northern Ireland it is "no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask at our airports or onboard our planes".

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It adds, however, that "as per UK Government guidance, we recommend that you continue to wear a face mask in these spaces, and you will need to wear one when you get to your overseas destination."

As Jet2 points out there are also some discrepancies to this rule, such as in Scotland and in other foreign countries where a mask is needed.

Spain

Spanish beach (PA)

Spain has also updated its rules meaning that anyone who is unvaccinated but has recovered from coronavirus in the past six months can now enter the country.

If you're able to show valid proof of meeting the vaccination requirements or have a medical certificate that confirms you have had and recovered from covid in the last six months.

At least 11 days must have passed since your first positive COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test - NAAT (PCR or similar) or rapid antigen test.

Greece

Greece (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Unvaccinated travellers can enter Greece but must show a certificate of recovery from Covid-19.

You can also show proof of a negative PRC test, undertaken within the 72 hour period before arrival.

A negative rapid antigen test from an authorised laboratory, undertaken within the 24 hour period before your arrival into Greece will also be accepted.

Portugal

Petana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort, Portugal (Petana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort, Portugal)

If you are unvaccinated, you will need to show a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry) or rapid lateral flow test (taken no more than 24 hours before entry) when you check in for your flight.

For those who have coronavirus in the past year, you can enter Portugal providing you're able to prove it

Use your UK COVID Pass to demonstrate proof of covid recovery when checking in for your flight.

Italy

Looking back at the beautiful public square, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca, Italy. (Thomas Mørkeberg/ Flickr)

If you are not fully vaccinated, you will need to fill in a passenger locator form before you can enter Italy.

Like most other countries, evidence of a negative PCR taken within 72 hours before entering Italy or a negative rapid lateral flow test taken within the 48 hours before entering Italy will be accepted.

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You can also show a Covid-19 recovery certificate, certifying that you have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months.

If you are not vaccinated and can't provide a negative test result or recovery certificate you will need to quarantine for five days before you can enter the country.

Cyprus

Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos, Cyprus (Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos, Cyprus)

Holidaymakers aged over 12 who are not vaccinated and have no certificate of recovery must complete a PCR tests within 72 hours of arrival.

To avoid this, you could take a rapid antigen test within 24 hours prior to departure.

You must also undergo a PCR test upon arrival at the airport (in Cyprus).

The airport test will cost you around €15 - €19.

Test results should be available within three hours through the online platform, and you must self-isolate in your accommodation until the result is available.

Turkey

Tourists relax around the swimming pool at a holiday resort in Antalya, Turkey (2016 Getty Images)

Travellers who are not fully vaccinated can visit Turkey but they must show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry), rapid antigen test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry), or proof of a recent recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months.

Mexico

Cancun, Mexico (dronepicr)

Mexico is one of a few countries open to travellers regardless of their vaccination status.

Holidaymakers must complete a Health Declaration Form and scan the QR code it generates on arrival.

Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland (Getty Images)

The end of February saw all coronavirus related travel restrictions for Iceland removed.

Norway

Harbour and colour houses in Bergen, Norway (iStockphoto)

The travel restrictions in Norway have been lifted and only the same pre-pandemic rules apply.

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