What are the rules for travelling to green, amber and red list countries?

Fully vaccinated people returning to England from amber-list countries will no longer need to self-isolate.

The changes, which will be introduced on 19 July, also apply to under-18s.

Adults will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days on return from an amber-list country, if they were fully vaccinated in the UK.

They will still need to pay for a test three days before returning to England, and a PCR test two days after arriving. There will no longer be a test on day eight.

They will have to prove they were vaccinated at least 14 days previously, using the NHS Covid Pass (on the NHS app) or an NHS Covid Pass letter.

Children under 18 will no longer have to self-isolate. Children aged 10 and under will not have to take a test before departure for England. Those aged four and under will not need to take a test two days after arrival.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have yet to say whether they will follow these changes.

The government says it hopes to extend the quarantine exemption later in the summer to those who have received vaccinations abroad.

The vast majority of countries are on the amber list.

The government currently advises people not to travel to amber destinations, but this will change from 19 July.

If returning from an amber list country, you must currently:

It may be possible to end quarantine early in England if you pay for an additional test under the test-to-release scheme.

The green list is made up of a small number of destinations. You do not need to quarantine if you have been to a green-list country.

These currently include Malta, Madeira, and the Balearics, and a number of Caribbean destinations, including Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Barbados and Grenada.

However, most of these countries - apart from Malta - are on the "green watchlist", which means they are at risk of being moved to amber. Israel is also on the watchlist.

If you're returning from a green-list country, you must:

You only need to quarantine on return from these countries if your day-two test is positive, or NHS Test & Trace says you have travelled with someone who tested positive.

Red list countries are those the UK government says present the highest risk from Covid, and should not be visited "except in the most extreme of circumstances".

Dozens of countries are on the red list, including India, Pakistan, Turkey, Brazil and South Africa. If you have been in one in the last 10 days, you can only enter the UK if you are a UK or Irish national, or UK resident.

If you're returning from a red list country, you must:

Rates are:

All countries go onto the amber list unless there is evidence to suggest they should be on the green or red lists.

Most popular tourist destinations are on the amber list.

The decision is taken by ministers, based on advice from the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), which looks at the Covid situation in each country.

The lists are reviewed every three weeks. The rules are broadly the same for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Destinations have different entry rules, which can change at short notice. The government has information which you can check before travelling.

For example:

Your guide to Spain, Portugal and other holiday hotspots

The EU Digital COVID Certificate was launched on 1 July:

What you need to know about the new EU vaccine passport

Before returning to the UK you need to pay for a private test with high accuracy, such as a PCR or antigen test. Further tests are required after you return.

In the UK, tests can be bought from approved providers. You can also find lists of providers in some destinations on UK government travel pages.

Failure to provide proof of a negative test before travelling to England could result in a £500 fine.