Portugal, Spain, Greece entry requirements explained as countries relax testing rules

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Entry requirements and Covid restrictions have been relaxing across the world, including holiday destinations popular with Brits - Portugal, Spain and Greece.

All three countries have dropped the requirement for Covid tests before departure.Portugal is one of the latest countries to axe the testing from its entry requirement in time for half-term and other February holidays.Several countries are relaxing some requirements, whilst tightening others.EU countries agreed to coordinate their travel rules last month, but entry requirements vary country to country.

Spain, France and Denmark have all put a 'jab expiration' in place - travellers need a booster to enter if their second Covid jab was longer than 270 days (or about nine months) ago.As always, holidaymakers should double check the latest guidelines with their destination country before travel.Here are the latest entry requirements for Portugal, Spain and Greece.Fully vaccinated travellers heading to Portugal can now enter without taking a Covid test for mainland Portugal, Madeira or Porto Santo.You'll still need to make sure you have all the proof of vaccination on hand.For proof of vaccination, Portugal accepts the NHS Covid Pass or paper proof.If you're not vaccinated, you'll still need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before entry or a rapid lateral flow test taken no more than 24 hours before entry.

Everyone going to Spain needs to complete and sign the Health Control Form before travelling. On arrival, you'll be asked to show the QR code you received for doing the form.