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The Covid-19 pandemic has ruined many people’s vacation plans this year, but fortunately we are allowed to do it again.
However, there are rules and recommendations that we follow to ensure our safety.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Ministry (FCO) warns Britons who oppose all foreign travel, and Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have recently expressed their considerations about the dangers of traveling abroad.
However, there is a list of exemptions, which means we can still take advantage of safe options without worrying about quarantines and restrictions.
Things change, so you’ll want to make sure you check all the latest official recommendations before booking anything.
Here are all the latest tips for popular holiday destinations:
Spain, like the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, since 27 July have been notified through the FCO.
Lately they are recommending everything non-essential in the country after the number of coronavirus cases has started to increase again.
Regions such as Aragon, Navarra and Catalonia have noticed a sharp increase in cases.
Currently, anyone returning from Spain must stock up on the main points of the and self-isolate for 14 days without delay upon arrival, even if there are no symptoms.
For those entering Spain from the UK, they will not be asked to self-isolate, but they will have to provide their tactile information, go through a temperature control and a visual fitness assessment.
Recently, the government warns 22 other people who are not essential to mainland Portugal.
However, there are exemptions for those wishing to travel to Madeira and the Azores and are exempt from restrictions.
However, those traveling to these spaces and the rest of the country must be isolated for 14 days upon their return.
Upon arrival in the country, passengers will be subject to a fitness check.
And if you travel to Madeira, Porto Santo or the Azores, you will now have to pass a COVID-19 check before your arrival. It will have to be taken 72 hours before the Array or taken on arrival and remotely until the effects return.
The use of a mask is mandatory in public and maritime services, and in supermarkets, in enclosed spaces or in busy spaces in Portugal.
In Madeira, the use of a mask is in all public places, closed or open.
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Greece is in a destination that is exempt from the opinion of the FCO opposed to any non-essential trip.
Those returning from the country to the UK will have to isolate themselves upon arrival, but if you travel there, you will want to complete a passenger location form at least 24 hours before the trip.
If you do not, your carrier would possibly prohibit you from traveling, a fine of 500 euros on arrival or the Greek government would not allow you to enter the country.
Visitors to Greece will also have to wear masks for the in-house public, such as retail stores, food stores, hairdressers, bakeries, offices and banks.
It is also mandatory to take them in supermarkets, on public transport, as well as in elevators and taxis. Those who break the regulations face a fine of EUR 150.
France is exempt from the OPINION of the FCO opposed to all that is non-essential and the corridor between the country and the UK that allows loose is open.
However, the country is heavily monitored because there are considerations about an accumulation in cases.
Currently, at the time of publication, there are no restrictions, but tourists should be aware of the local regulations and restrictions in force.
Different regions have other rules, so travelers will need to check online and make sure they know exactly what they want to respect.
Lately, travelers returning from Malta must isolate themselves. However, there are temperature controls on arrival.
In Malta, passengers will have to wear a mask on public transport, adding the ferry that takes you to Gozo.
Museums and tourist sites, shops, gyms, hairdressers, swimming pools, restaurants and bars have yet reopened with restrictions on the number of visitors allowed to enter, the legal responsibility to wear a mask and a social distance skill.
When you return to the UK from Cyprus, you will have to isolate yourself, however, there are certain needs when you arrive in Cyprus.
As of 1 August 2020, the UK is a category B member of Cyprus, which means that tourists can enter there, however, they must provide a negative cheque upon arrival, which must be received within the previous 72 hours.
The verification result can be displayed as an email or SMS, but the result or confirmation of the appointment should come with the date and time of verification.
FCO rules also state that travellers must complete a Cyprus flight pass before travelling, which can be found online. Here you will need to download the result of your Covid-19 verification within 24 hours of your departure.
In addition, passengers must also bring with them paper or electronic copies of the required documents.
The use of masks is mandatory in the maximum indoor public spaces, adding supermarkets, bakeries, department stores and grocery stores, hospitals and other indexed places at the Cyprus Government Information Office. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a fine of three hundred euros.
The FCO has not recently warned against Turkey and flights have been operated in and out of the country since early June.
This means that you will want to isolate yourself when you return to the UK, however, all arrivals in Turkey are subject to a physical checkup and, if you have symptoms, you will want to have a coronavirus test.
It is mandatory to wear a mask in public for all people over two years old and those who are not can be fined 900 TL / 94 euros.
In some parts of the country, the legislation is even stricter and you’ll want to wear a mask anytime outside your home, so be sure to check the regulations before you travel.
Currently, the United States allows British citizens to enter if they have been in the UK, Ireland, the Schengen area, Iran, Brazil or China in the last two weeks.
You will only need to enter the country if you are a U.S. citizen, green card holder, U.S. wife, or British government official.
If you are eligible to enter the United States, you will need to be ready to isolate yourself up to 14 days after your arrival.
Travellers returning from the United States to the United Kingdom must supply their main points, touch them and isolate themselves at home for 14 days after arrival.