All the Covid travel rules you need to know if you’re planning a last minute holiday this half-term

International travel is opening up with many countries easing their entry requirements.

With February half-term coming up many Brits will be hoping to go on a last minute holiday abroad, whether it’s a visit to a ski resort or getting some winter sunshine.

But it’s important to be aware of what the entry requirements are at your destination, and what you need to know for when you return to the UK.

Here is the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at the time of publication. It’s always worth checking the latest updates before you travel.

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Fully-vaccinated Brits arriving back in the UK will not be required to take any coronavirus tests upon their return. This update will come into effect from 4am on February 11.

However, you will still have to complete a passenger locator form.

Those who are not fully vaccinated will have to take a pre-departure test before their return and a PCR test on or before day two after they arrive in the UK.

Children aged 12-15 in England can also prove their vaccination status or proof of prior infection via a digital NHS Covid pass for outbound travel.

Fully-vaccinated holidaymakers can enter mainland Portugal, Madeira and Porto Santo without taking a coronavirus test.

Portugal requires fully-vaccinated travellers to have completed their vaccines (either two doses of a 2-dose vaccine or a single dose of a 1-dose vaccine) within 270 days before you arrive.

If you’re not fully-vaccinated you’ll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours of entry) or rapid lateral flow test (taken within 24 hours of entry) when checking in for your