SO WHERE ON EARTH CAN YOU GO?
Countries are updating their rules daily for new arrivals. And what happens if there’s a change after you’ve landed? Here’s everything you need to know.
SOUTH AFRICA
THE door has slammed shut on South Africa since the Omicron variant was discovered there. Nine other southern African nations were also added to the UK’s red list last month.
SWITZERLAND
IN A boost for ski holidays, Switzerland announced yesterday that it will remove the ten-day quarantine requirement for British holidaymakers from today. All travellers must show a negative PCR test taken during the 72 hours before arrival and take a PCR or antigen test between day four and day seven of their trip.
ITALY
THE country introduced a ‘Super Green pass’ that takes effect from Monday and requires residents to prove they are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid to access hospitality venues and use public transport. British tourists can present their NHS pass in its place.
SPAIN
TRAVEL restrictions here have tightened, banning unvaccinated Britons aged 12-plus. Previously, the unvaccinated could enter with a negative Covid test.
FRANCE
VISITORS from outside the EU, including the UK, must provide a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure — regardless of vaccination status.
THE NETHERLANDS
A CURFEW has been introduced: hospitality venues must close by 5pm, supermarkets by 8pm. Vaccinated arrivals must show a negative PCR or antigen test. Unvaccinated travellers must self-isolate for ten days.
GERMANY
THE unvaccinated are being banned from large parts of public life, including nonessential shops, Christmas markets, pubs and restaurants. Just less than 70 per cent
of the population is vaccinated — lower than many European countries. Vaccinated tourists can enter without a test. Under-12s are permitted without a test as long as they are travelling with one fully vaccinated parent. Unvaccinated tourists are banned.
MAURITIUS
ALL arrivals must be double-jabbed and present a negative PCR test on arrival. The country has a high vaccination rate, with 85 per cent of the population having had two jabs.
THE U.S.
PRESIDENT BIDEN is considering introducing a seven-day quarantine for international arrivals, according to reports, just weeks after the country opened its borders. As it stands, you must prove you’ve been double-jabbed and take a PCR test within 24 hours of departure to the U.S.
AUSTRALIA
FULLY vaccinated Australians were finally able to leave the country last month without permission. Hopes are high that the country will open up to international travellers from spring next year.