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The amber list countries that don’t force Brits to be vaccinated or quarantine on arrival

BRITS who have been fully vaccinated will be able to travel to amber list destinations without having to quarantine on their return, with the new rules in place from July 19.

However, many countries are now enforcing new rules on Brits, which require arrivals to be fully vaccinated.

Malta was added to the UK green list - but now will only welcome fully vaccinated arrivals
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Malta was added to the UK green list - but now will only welcome fully vaccinated arrivalsCredit: Getty

For Brits who have had both jabs, with the second at least two weeks ago, then destinations including Malta, Barbados and Iceland are all open to UK travellers, who don't have to quarantine on arrival or back in the UK, thanks to being on the green list.

Holiday hotspots Portugal and France are also only welcoming fully vaccinated Brits, although they remain on the amber list so Brits will have to self-isolate at home for now.

Greece and Spain are welcoming vaccinated travellers although will also accept a Covid test if travellers have not had both jabs.

It is also worth nothing that families with teenagers will have to quarantine if heading to Malta or Portugal, with both countries requiring anyone over the age of 12 to be fully vaccinated despite this not yet being offered to kids.

Here are some of the destinations where you don't need to be vaccinated to visit, nor will you have to quarantine on arrival.

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Madeira

Despite Portugal now requiring Brits to be fully vaccinated, this doesn't include the island of Madeira.

The Portuguese island was added to the green list last week, meaning UK holidaymakers can visit from tomorrow without having to quarantine afterwards.

The island confirmed that UK arrivals only need a negative Covid test either before travelling or at the airport, to be allowed to enter.

Anyone with proof of antibodies or both jabs can also enter without restrictions.

Madeira is welcoming Brits back although you will need a negative Covid test
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Madeira is welcoming Brits back although you will need a negative Covid testCredit: Getty

Spain

Originally having no restrictions, UK arrivals to both mainland Spain and the islands must have a negative Covid test to enter.

While double-jabbed Brits can still visit restriction-free as well, anyone who hasn't yet received both jabs can visit Spain with just the negative test.

The Balearics are on the green list so no Brits have to quarantine when returning.

The rest of the country remains on the amber list, so Brits who have not been vaccinated will have to quarantine back in the UK.

Gibraltar

Gibraltar was one of the first destinations to be added to the UK's green list, after offering the vaccine to every adult in the country.

The country is also still allowing UK arrivals to enter without restrictions, although requires a Covid before arrival if not vaccinated.

Greece

Greece is welcoming Brits even if they have not been fully vaccinated, with just a Covid test needed.

Double jabbed Brits can use the NHS app as proof of vaccination to enter the country too.

The country remains on the amber list, so Brits who have not been vaccinated will have to quarantine back in the UK.

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