Covid vaccine travel rules ahead of summer holiday - including Spain, USA, Turkey, France, and others

With summer right around the corner, many Brits will be looking for an opportunity to jet off for scorching temperatures and lovely scenery.

And while many countries in recent months have either relaxed or completely dropped their travel requirements following the Covid pandemic, there may still be some lingering rules that could catch travellers out if not prepared. Rules and regulations may even vary dramatically depending on which country you're planning on travelling to, the Liverpool Echo reports.

We've broken down all the rules, regulations, and Covid vaccine requirements for some of Britons' favourite holiday destinations...

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Travellers from the UK are not required to have received a Covid vaccine in order to cross Spain's borders. However, the popular holiday country does require anyone travelling from China to either show proof of a negative Covid test, or proof of full vaccination.

The rule was enforced in January after growing concerns around infections numbers in China. If you contract the coronavirus while in Spain, you are not legally required to self-isolate, however, you should tell people you have come into direct contact with of your illness.

People are also urged to wear face masks, reduce social interactions, and avoid contact with people at high risk - this includes the elderly and pregnant women.

The United States of America will scrap its mandatory vaccine requirement for travellers on May 12 after the House of Representatives voted to lift travel restrictions in February. Until that point, holidaymakers will be required to present proof of vaccination.

However, the particular Covid vaccine must be one approved by the US Food