Many countries across the world have introduced regulations which permit entry only to fully vaccinated travellers.
However, some Britons have chosen not to accept the vaccine, while many young people are still awaiting their first jab.
The UK government intends to offer all adults a first dose of the vaccine by 19 July, with all adults estimated to receive both doses by the end of October – too late for summer holidays.
However, a number of European countries have said that unvaccinated travellers from the UK will be welcome, provided (in most cases) that they can show a negative PCR test result.
It’s worth remembering that unvaccinated travellers returning to the UK from amber or red list countries will need to quarantine for 10 days upon their return and take tests on day two and day eight, however.
Here are the places where you can travel without a jab.
Which countries can I travel to without being vaccinated?
Spain
The UK’s favourite holiday destination is welcoming British holidaymakers who can provide a negative PCR test issued within 48 hours of arrival.
As an amber list country, however, unvaccinated travellers returning to the UK will need to quarantine for 10 days upon their return and take tests on day two and day eight.
This includes the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera) and the Canaries,
Madeira
While the Portuguese mainland is off the cards for unvaccinated travellers, Madeira isn’t. The diminutive island off the northwest coast of Africa requires visitors to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival and complete and submit a traveller questionnaire before departure.
Croatia
Unvaccinated travellers to Croatia can enter the country with proof of a negative PCR test issued within 48 hours of arrival, or a doctor’s certificate of recovery following a positive test result between 11 and 180 days prior. Croatia is currently on the amber travel list.
Greece
With around a fifth of Greece’s economy dependent on tourism, this popular tourist destination has been keen for UK holidaymakers to return for some time. Unvaccinated travellers can enter the country with proof of a negative PCR test issued within 72 hours of arrival, or a doctor’s certificate of recovery following a positive test result between 11 and 180 days prior.
Italy
A ritagoni feast on the Italian Riviera may be possible this summer for UK holidaymakers, but it’s not without its challenges. Until 30 July, all visitors must provide a negative molecular or antigen test taken in the 48 hours prior to arrival, and must also self-isolate for five days on arrival. At the end of this period of quarantine, a further negative test must be procured. Worth it? Well, that pasta won’t eat itself…
How about further afield?
Mexico
Mexico is currently entering its third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, so it might be worth dodging this popular honeymoon destination; the country recorded its highest infection rates since February on 13 July.
Those deciding to travel to Mexico, however, must complete a health declaration form and scan the QR code it generates upon arrival in the country.
There is currently no requirement to provide a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival, though many resorts ask guests to complete health questionnaires.
Elsewhere, UK travellers are still prohibited from entering the US and Canada.
Many popular Caribbean holiday destinations have either halted commercial flights with the UK or require visitors to undertake a period of mandatory quarantine at a government facility upon arrival.
