What are the green list countries welcoming Brits - and what are their travel rules

What are the green list countries welcoming Brits - and what are their travel rules

Green list countries such as Portugal and Iceland have already said they would reopen to Brits - we take a look at the key dates and rules

Sun-starved Brits can finally start planning holidays abroad as the government has unveiled its highly-anticipated green list of countries and territories, with 12 destinations making the cut.

Portugal and Gibraltar are some of the destinations which you can visit from May 17 with no need for self-isolation or quarantine on your return to the UK. (You will however still need to take a pre-departure test as well as a PCR test on day two of being back).

Of course it's not just about where the UK government says you can go - it's about which destinations are actually open to tourists.

Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, the Faroe Islands and the Falkland Islands also made the green list but are either not open to tourists, or have quarantine requirements when you arrive. You can also check this information in the Foreign Office travel advice.
The good news is that some of countries such as Portugal, Gibraltar and Iceland have already said they’d welcome back Brits for summer, and laid out the entry requirements for clarity.
To give you a helping hand, we look at the countries from the green list that are open to UK tourists - and their travel rules.

Portugal has already said it would welcome Brits back from May 17.

The country hasn’t confirmed entry requirements yet, but as UK holidaymakers make up a big part of its tourism market, it’s likely you’ll need to either show evidence of being vaccinated, or proof of a negative PCR test result.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar's Prime Minister previously said that Brits would not require a negative Covid-19 test to visit the destination when travel restrictions lift.
Israel
Israel plans to welcome back fully vaccinated tourists from May 23. Anyone travelling will need to take a PCR test before boarding their flight to Israel, and you’ll also need to take a ‘serological test’ for proof of your vaccination when you arrive at the airport.
Iceland
The country has already said it will welcome vaccinated Brits with no restrictions - for those without the jab, there are still restrictions such as quarantine and Covid testing.
This includes one test upon arrival, and then another 5-6 days later. During this period, you'll need to quarantine.
All passengers will be required to undertake a Covid-19 test on arrival in the country - this is free of charge.
Are you planning a trip to any of the above? Let us know in the comments below