What are the travel rules for Spain, Portugal, Malta and other holiday hotspots?

Adults returning to England from amber list countries will not need to self-isolate from 19 July if they have been fully vaccinated in the UK.

Under-18s travelling with fully vaccinated adults also won't have to isolate.

But holidaymakers still need to check the entry rules in the countries they wish to visit. Here are some of the things you need to know about seven popular destinations - Malta, Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, Italy and Turkey.

Countries are categorised by a traffic light system, with very few countries currently on the green list of safest destinations.

Traffic light decisions are reviewed every three weeks, based on factors including the number of Covid cases and vaccination rates in each country.

Malta, Spain's Balearic Islands, the Portuguese island of Madeira and a number of other destinations including some Caribbean islands are green at the moment.

Most countries in the world are on the amber list, which currently requires travellers to quarantine for 10 days on their return to the UK and to take a number of tests.

But from 19 July, the government will stop advising against travel to amber list countries from England.

Adults who have been fully-vaccinated in the UK, and under-18s travelling with them, will no longer have to self-isolate on their return from these countries. Passengers will have to prove their vaccination status via the NHS Covid Pass.

Adults and 11 to 17-year-olds will still have to test before departure and on or before day two of arriving back in England. Children aged 5-10 will only have to take a test on or before day two. Under-4s will not need to test.

The government opes to extend the quarantine exemption to those who have received their vaccinations abroad later in the summer.

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The island of Madeira is now on England's green watchlist. The rest of Portugal remains on the amber list.

If you travel to mainland Portugal from the UK, you must now quarantine for 14 days unless you can prove you are fully vaccinated. The second jab must have been at least 14 days before travel. Twelve- to 17-year-olds travelling with fully-vaccinated parents do not have to quarantine but must provide a negative test result. Children aged 11 or under are exempt from both requirements. The quarantine rule is in force until 11 July, subject to review "at any time".

If the quarantining rules apply to you, complete this form.

Anyone aged 12 and over who flies to any Portuguese destination must also:

You will also need to complete extra forms if going to Madeira/Porto Santo or the Azores.

In Madeira, you can show proof of vaccination/recent recovery from Covid, instead of a negative test. The NHS Covid Pass (England) can be used as evidence of vaccination status. If you live in Scotland or Wales, NHS letters will be accepted. Northern Ireland has introduced interim arrangements for travel abroad before its official vaccine certificate scheme starts.

In the Azores, instead of a negative test you can show medical proof of having recently recovered from Covid. You also have to take extra Covid tests if staying for more than a week.

Follow the green rules on your return from Madeira. From all other parts of Portugal (including the Azores) you must follow the amber rules.

What are the rules in Portugal?

Face coverings must be worn in public, but aren't required while sunbathing/swimming.

As of 7 July, Visit Portugal and the UK Foreign Office advise:

Accommodation must have a Covid plan. Multiple households can share.

Malta has moved from the amber to the green list due to its low number of cases and high vaccination rates.

Only fully-vaccinated adults can travel to Malta from the UK. Travellers won't need a negative PCR test result but will need proof of being fully-vaccinated.

The NHS Covid Pass (England) can be used as evidence of vaccination status. If you live in Scotland or Wales, NHS letters will be accepted. Northern Ireland has introduced interim arrangements for travel abroad before its official vaccine certificate scheme starts.

Children aged 5-11 can travel with fully-vaccinated adults, but must show evidence of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arrival. Under-fives will not need a test.

Children aged 12-17 will only be able to enter Malta if they are fully-vaccinated. The UK is not currently vaccinating this age group.

All travellers must complete a passenger locator and public health declaration form and expect to have their temperature tested upon arrival. Visit Malta has more details.

Follow the green rules when you return to the UK.

Face coverings are still compulsory in public places for those aged three and over. Two people together, who have proof of vaccination, can remove masks in outside public spaces. On the beach, face coverings are recommended but not mandatory.

Two-metre (6ft) social distancing is encouraged.

The Balearic Islands - including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera - are now on the green watchlist.

But the rest of Spain - including the Canary Islands - remains on the amber list.

The Spanish government requires all arrivals to Spain from the UK (aged 12 or over) to present on entry one of the following:

The NHS Covid Pass (England) can be used as evidence of vaccination status. If you live in Scotland or Wales, NHS letters will be accepted. Northern Ireland has introduced interim arrangements for travel abroad before its official vaccine certificate scheme starts.

In addition:

Heading back to the UK, follow the green list rules from the Balearic Islands. Follow amber list rules if you return from mainland Spain or the Canary Islands.

What are the rules in Spain?

A nationwide state of emergency has ended, but local rules remain.

These include overnight curfews and limits on meeting inside homes or in public. Beach rules vary by region.

Across Spain:

The Foreign Office has specific healthcare guidance for UK nationals visiting Spain.

UK tourists are allowed, but you must complete a passenger locator form, which will give you a QR code.

Everyone aged over 12 must provide either:

The NHS Covid Pass (England) can be used as evidence of vaccination status. If you live in Scotland or Wales, NHS letters will be accepted. Northern Ireland has introduced interim arrangements for travel abroad before its official vaccine certificate scheme starts.

You may have to take a rapid Covid test on arrival in Greece, with quarantine in a hotel for at least 10 days if positive. You may also have to self-isolate if other passengers on your flight/ferry test positive.

Follow the amber list rules when you return to the UK.

What are the rules in Greece?

National and local restrictions include:

Check the latest local guidance.

Travel across mainland Greece and the islands of Lefkada, Evia and Salamina is allowed. Travel to other Greek islands requires a negative test, proof of vaccination/recovery, or a signed self-test declaration.

Discover Greece says:

Tourist accommodation must have Covid action plans.

The UK is currently on France's amber list.

If you are not fully-vaccinated, you will only be allowed entry for essential reasons - for example, you have French residency - and must complete a certificate of international travel and agree to seven days' self-isolation.

If you are fully-vaccinated, you will be allowed to enter if you provide:

The NHS Covid Pass (England) can be used as evidence of vaccination status. If you live in Scotland or Wales, NHS letters will be accepted. Northern Ireland has introduced interim arrangements for travel abroad before its official vaccine certificate scheme starts.

Under-18s who are travelling with fully-vaccinated adults do not need to self-isolate or provide an essential reason for travel.

Follow the amber list rules when you return to the UK.

What are the rules in France?

Face coverings are no longer required in outdoor public spaces, with some exceptions including public gatherings, queues, markets and stadiums.

But masks are still compulsory (for those aged 11 and over) in enclosed public spaces.

Until 30 July, travellers from the UK must self-isolate for five days when they arrive in Italy - and then take a Covid test.

Children under the age of six do not need to test but must still self-isolate.

When travelling you must also:

The Italian embassy in London has more information.

Follow the amber list rules when you return to the UK.

What are the rules in Italy?

Covid restrictions are determined by a colour-coded regional system. All areas are currently classed as white (the lowest level).

As of 7 July, the UK Foreign Office and Italy's official tourism website advise:

Visitors to Turkey must:

Follow the red list rules when you return to the UK - including paying for 10-days' quarantine in a hotel and two further Covid tests.

Direct flights from Turkey to England have resumed to designated terminals at Heathrow and Birmingham.

What are the rules in Turkey?

Nationwide curfews have now been removed.

Provinces are split into four tiers by Covid-19 risk from low to very high.

As of 7 July, the UK Foreign Office advises:

Restrictions in restaurants and shops have also been lifted.