Travellers could avoid Covid tests on return from ‘green list’ countries

Holidaymakers would avoid Covid tests when returning to Britain from ‘green list’ countries under plans being considered by ministers.

Although they would still need to take a test before flying home, they could be allowed to skip having a second one two days after they arrive. 

The move would help make holidays more affordable for families this summer. 

A healthcare worker takes a swab sample from a man to test for the coronavirus disease at a Covid-19 testing centre at Brussels’ International airport

Gold-standard PCR Covid tests can cost as much as £200 per person.

This week the Government will give the go-ahead to restarting holidays from May 17. Countries will be rated red, amber or green according to their Covid risk.

Travellers returning from low-risk green countries will not have to quarantine when they get back. 

But they will have to pay for and take two Covid tests – one up to three days before flying home and another within two days of arrival back in the UK.

Now, however, ministers are considering dropping the second test requirement when a review into the policy takes place on June 28. 

This week the Government will give the go-ahead to restarting holidays from May 17. Countries will be rated red, amber or green according to their Covid risk

Travellers returning from low-risk green countries will not have to quarantine when they get back

It is unclear if this would apply only to fully vaccinated people or whether it could be extended to unvaccinated Britons.

Officials are also said to be mulling scrapping the ten-day home quarantine requirement for arrivals from amber countries. 

But this would apply only to vaccinated people.

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