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European countries that could be next on the travel 'green list' in time for summer
CONNOR PARKER
Yahoo News
20 May 2021, 4:53 pm
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has hinted he wants to see more countries added to the 'green list' for foreign travel, opening up the prospect of more summer holidays abroad. England, Scotland and Wales have all introduced a traffic light system for international travel.
Possible new additions Finland,Poland,Czech,Austria,Hungary,Italy,Sicily,Sardinia.
Travellers returning from 'green' countries are not subject to any quarantine restrictions and are only required to take one post-arrival test.
Those arriving from 'red' countries must quarantine in an approved hotel at their own cost, while people coming in from 'amber' countries must self-isolate at home for 10 days.
The only countries on the green list are Portugal, Gibraltar, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, plus several remote islands that are British Overseas Territories.
Of the nations on the green list, Australia and New Zealand are not allowing visitors from the UK at the moment and many others are not realistic holiday destinations.
There are conflicting demands being placed on the government, Some have called for the number of countries on the green list to be extended, arguing it would boost an ailing travel industry. This week the EU recommended tourists should be allowed to visit the bloc provided they are fully vaccinated.
CONNOR PARKER
Yahoo News
20 May 2021, 4:53 pm
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has hinted he wants to see more countries added to the 'green list' for foreign travel, opening up the prospect of more summer holidays abroad. England, Scotland and Wales have all introduced a traffic light system for international travel.
Possible new additions Finland,Poland,Czech,Austria,Hungary,Italy,Sicily,Sardinia.
Travellers returning from 'green' countries are not subject to any quarantine restrictions and are only required to take one post-arrival test.
Those arriving from 'red' countries must quarantine in an approved hotel at their own cost, while people coming in from 'amber' countries must self-isolate at home for 10 days.
The only countries on the green list are Portugal, Gibraltar, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, plus several remote islands that are British Overseas Territories.
Of the nations on the green list, Australia and New Zealand are not allowing visitors from the UK at the moment and many others are not realistic holiday destinations.
There are conflicting demands being placed on the government, Some have called for the number of countries on the green list to be extended, arguing it would boost an ailing travel industry. This week the EU recommended tourists should be allowed to visit the bloc provided they are fully vaccinated.