frFRANCE
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to France. Fully vaccinated UK travellers do not have to self-isolate on arrival in France. You’ll need to:
- Complete the sworn statement, found on the French government website.
- Show proof of your vaccination status (via the NHS app or an NHS letter).
- Children aged 12 years old or over who are travelling with a fully vaccinated adult are required to present a negative test result (PCR or antigen). However, they do not need to provide an essential reason for travel, nor do they need to self-isolate on arrival.
France will accept travellers who have received the Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine that was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
“Pass Sanitaire” – demonstrating your COVID status in France
From 1st August, anyone aged 18 and over will need this to access a range of leisure facilities (bars, restaurants, museums, cinemas), hospitals, and modes of transport such as long distance train and bus journeys and planes. From 30th September, young people aged between 12 and 17 years will also need to present this pass. You can therefore also expect to have your COVID status checked when you arrive at your parc.
The pass sanitaire can be acquired by fulfilling one of the following three criteria:
- Vaccination certificate, illustrating that you are fully vaccinated with a vaccine authorised by the European Medical Authority. This means:
- One week after a second dose of Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna.
- 28 days after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson. - Negative PCR or antigen test result from the last 48 hours.
- A document (dated more than 11 days ago and less than six months ago) proving you have recently recovered from COVID.
The French government has confirmed that anyone visiting France after being vaccinated in the UK will be able to demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated either by presenting your NHS certificate through the NHS App, by downloading or printing the document, or by presenting your NHS letter.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
esSPAIN
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Spain. UK travellers do not need to self-isolate on arrival in Spain, but everyone over the age of 12 will need to:
- Present either proof that you’re fully vaccinated (via the NHS app or an NHS letter), or a negative PCR test result issued within 48 hours of arriving in Spain.
- Complete the Health Control Form no more than 48 hours before you arrive.
Spain will accept travellers who have received the Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine that was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
itITALY
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Italy.
Vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated UK travellers do not have to self-isolate on arrival in Italy. You’ll need to:
- Present proof that you’re fully vaccinated (via the NHS app or an NHS letter).
- Present evidence of a negative PCR or antigen test result, issued within 48 hours of arriving in Italy. Children under 6 and accompanied by a parent/guardian providing any of the above are exempt from the requirement to present a negative test result.
- Complete a Digital Passenger Locator form. This will generate a QR code, which should be presented to your travel provider and Border Police if requested. A paper form can be completed if you do not have an electronic device.
Please note that currently Italy will accept travellers who have received the Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine that was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
Non-vaccinated travellers
If you are not vaccinated, or cannot demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated, you must:
- Fill in the passenger locator form (EU PLF) to get a QR code to show to your travel provider and Border Police. You can ask for paper form if you do not have an electronic device
- Show a negative PCR or antigen test, taken within 48 hours before entering Italy
- Notify the Prevention Department of the local health authority of your entry into Italy.
- Travel to your final destination in Italy by private transport only.
- Remain in self-isolation for 5 days.
- Take another PCR or antigen test at the end of the 5 days’ self-isolation.
Children
Children under 18 do not need to quarantine if they are travelling with a fully vaccinated parent and (for those over the age of 6) have a negative test.
The COVID-19 Green Certification - demonstrating your COVID status in Italy
From the 6th August, a green certificate will be required to access many public spaces in Italy including, but not limited to, indoor seating in bars and restaurants, museums, exhibitions, well-being centres, swimming pools, fairs and large events. It is not required to enter campsites.
The green certificate shows proof via a scannable QR code that the holder has either:
- Been vaccinated (anyone who has had their first of two vaccine doses are able to access it from the 15th day after it was administered until the date of the second dose).
- Recovered from COVID-19 within the previous six months.
- Recently tested negative for the virus.
The EU COVID Certificate will also be accepted by venues where you are required to show a green certificate. The Italian Government has confirmed that the NHS app/certificate will also be accepted by venues for anyone travelling from the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy
hlTHE NETHERLANDS
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Netherlands.
Fully vaccinated travellers from the UK, and children under 12 years no longer need to quarantine on arrival. However, a mandatory self-quarantine of 10 days does apply to any non-vaccinated traveller aged 13 years or over - but there is an option to test and release after 5 days.
All travellers from the UK will be required to provide an entry test on arrival, as follows:
- Fully vaccinated Adults
A negative PCR test result 48 hours before travel OR a negative antigen test 24 hours before travel. - Non vaccinated Adults
A negative PCR test result 48 hours before travel OR a negative antigen test 24 hours before travel and self-quarantine of 10 days (test and release option after 5 days) - Children aged 13 - 17 years
Unless fully vaccinated, a negative PCR test 48 hours before travel OR a negative antigen test 24 hours before travel and self-quarantine of 10 days (test and release option after 5 days) - Children aged 12 years
Need to test to enter the Netherlands (the same testing regime as vaccinated adults), but don't need to quarantine - Children under 12 years
Are exempt from self-quarantine and tests
The NHS Covid Pass is accepted as evidence of vaccination for entering the country. The Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India is also accepted.
Demonstrating your COVID status in the Netherlands
The Dutch Government has also introduced a Coronavirus Entry Pass System to gain access to certain hospitality venues, however the Corona check app is not available to UK visitors and the NHS app is not accepted for this purpose, therefore all visitors from the UK aged 13 and over will have to show a negative test result to access one of the following services/venues whether vaccinated or not:
- Restaurant and bars (indoor)
- Concerts and festivals
- Cinema and theatre
- Sport matches (professional)
Free antigen tests can be arranged for a set date and time via this useful link: https://www.testenvoortoegang.org/
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crCROATIA
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Croatia. Fully vaccinated UK travellers are no longer required to provide an entry test on arrival.
Non vaccinated UK travellers will be required to provide one of the following:
- A negative COVID-19 antigen not older than 48 hours.
- A PCR test result not older than 72 hours.
If you do not have one of the documents listed above, you will be required to take a PCR test or rapid antigen test upon arrival in Croatia and will need to self-isolate until the results of a negative test are received. Children under 12 and accompanied by a parent/guardian provding any of the above are exempt from the requirement to present a negative test result.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia
deGERMANY
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Germany. Fully vaccinated UK adult travellers do not have to self-isolate on arrival in Germany. Pre-departure digital registration is required. Non-vaccinated adults and children between 12-17 years of age are NOT permitted entry into Germany. Non-vaccinated children under 12 years of age are allowed to enter Germany if they are travelling with fully vaccinated parents, however they must quarantine on arrival for 5 days.
Please note, restrictions may vary across individual states within Germany. For example, campsites in Bavaria require children aged between 6 - 12 years to present a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination to enter the parc. Campingpark Gitzenweiler Hof Campsite (GE011) is situated in Bavaria.
Germany will accept travellers who have received the Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine that was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany
chSWITZERLAND
The UK is no longer designated as a 'country with a worrying variant' and therefore you are eligible to enter Switzerland for any travel purposes if you are fully vaccinated and can show adequate proof.
Switzerland will accept travellers who have received the Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine that was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
From the 20th September a 'Hospitality Pass' consisting of proof of vaccination (NHS proof of vaccine mpw accepted), proof of recovery from a COVID-19 infection or a negative test result (up to 48 hours for a rapid antigen test or 72 hours for a PCR test) is required for entry into:
- Large-scale outdoor events attended by over 1,000 people. Indoor hospitality venues including restaurants, bars, clubs and discos.
- Cultural, sporting and leisure activities indoors. This includes museums and libraries, leisure facilities, zoos, casinos, fitness centres and sports facilities, indoor pools and water parks
- Indoor events including theatre and cinema, concerts, sporting events and private events outside the home (e.g. weddings)
Children under the age of 16 are exempt from this requirement.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/switzerland
atAUSTRIA
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Austria. Entry to Austria from the UK is now permitted to travellers who can show proof of vaccination.
Austria will accept travellers who have received the Covishield Astra Zeneca vaccine that was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
Non vaccinated travellers must show proof of a current negative test (or proof or recovery) and are required to self-isolate for 10 days, with the option of reducing isolation to 5 days.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/austria
atLUXEMBOURG
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Luxembourg. However, all arrivals in Luxembourg from the UK will be required to take a PCR test on arrival and quarantine for seven days.
Arrivals are required to take a second PCR test on or after day six. Anyone refusing to take the tests will have to quarantine for a total of 14 days.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg
