12 countries with recently eased travel rules that Brits can visit

International travel is opening up even further as more holiday destinations ease their coronavirus restrictions - which is good news for Brits looking to jet off this year.

Several countries have scrapped various entry requirements in recent weeks, including Portugal, France and Greece as well as long-haul destinations such as Sri Lanka and India.

More countries are expected to follow in the coming months, with Vietnam planning on reopening three months earlier than planned, while New Zealand will be initiating a phased reopening of its borders over the next few months, The Mirror reports.

Here are 12 countries which have recently relaxed rules for UK holidaymakers. If you are going away, always check the latest Foreign Office advice before you go as restrictions can change quickly.

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Iceland has scrapped all of its Covid travel rules, making it one of three countries Brits can visit without needing any tests or meeting vaccine requirements.

The new rules came into force on February 25, which also included dropping all domestic Covid rules - a perfect excuse to go and explore some of Iceland's most beautiful places.

Italy kicked off March by easing its rules for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

As of March 1, anyone aged six or over will need to show one of the following; proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours pre-travel, a rapid lateral flow test taken within 24 hours, or proof of Covid recovery in the last six months.

This means that vaccinated Brits will no longer be required to take a pre-travel test.

The country also changed the rules so that if you are able to meet the above criteria, you won't