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WHERE CAN I TRAVEL?

Coronavirus travel advice: The full list of holiday destinations Brits can and can’t travel to

THE FOREIGN Office has advised against all but essential travel to anywhere in the world to stop the spread of coronavirus.

But for those Brits who still need to travel, here are the restrictions that countries are putting in UK citizens.

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 Where can and can't Brits travel to on holiday?
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Where can and can't Brits travel to on holiday?Credit: Solarpix

Brits are being told to avoid all non-essential travel abroad, including Europe, the US and Asia.

While not all countries have banned British tourists, travellers risk being stranded abroad or quarantined if they still leave the country, along with steep costs for medical bills and emergency flights.

Here is the latest travel advice for destinations you can and cannot visit right now due to coronavirus.

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Australia - Brits banned from entering. Borders closed to tourists. Some airlines suspending all flights. Cruises banned from docking.

Austria - Flights between UK and Austria suspended as well as no direct rail or air to Spain, France or Switzerland. Ski resorts closed.

Andorra - Ski resorts closed. All shops apart from food and medicine closed. Public transport reduced.

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Belgium - Country locked down. Schools closed, recreational activity limited. Restaurants, nightclubs and bars closed. Non-food shops closed at weekends. Some airlines suspending all flights, including Brussel Airlines.

Bulgaria - Brits banned from entering the country. State of emergency declared, schools, bars, restaurants, shopping malls closed, sporting and cultural events cancelled, ban on large group gatherings. Tourist excursions banned.

Barbados - Passengers arriving from China, Iran, Italy and South Korea will be quarantined for 14 days.

 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced all cruise ships will be banned entirely from docking in Australia
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced all cruise ships will be banned entirely from docking in AustraliaCredit: AFP or licensors

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Canada - Brits banned from entering the country. Canada has closed its borders including US border.

Cape Verde - Three weeks suspension for flights for all EU countries affected by coronavirus. Sea borders closed.

Croatia - Tourists must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Schools closed.

Cyprus - Brits banned from entering the country. State of emergency declared. Hotels and tourist accommodation closed and flights stopped.

Cuba - No restrictions on entering the country. Screening on arrival, if presenting symptoms you may be taken to health facilities in Havana.

Czech Republic - Borders closed and majority of international flights suspended. State of emergency declared.

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Denmark - Brits banned from entering the country. Borders closed to tourists. Shops, cinemas, bars and restaurants closed. Gatherings of more than 10 people banned.

Dominican Republic - All flights suspended. State of emergency declared. Cruise ships banned from docking. Borders closed. Shops, attractions, restaurants and bars closed.

 All restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-food shops are closed in France
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All restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-food shops are closed in FranceCredit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.

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Egypt - All flights suspended. Schools and universities closed, large gatherings banned. Shops, cafes and restaurants shut. Hurghada locked down for two weeks.

Estonia - Brits banned from entering the country. Borders closed to tourists.

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Finland - State of emergency declared. Border restrictions in place, and travellers told to contact airline or ferry service. Tourists told to self-isolate for 14 days when entering the country.

France - Country locked down, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-food shops closed, public transport restricted. Only necessary journeys with government attestation form allowed.

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Germany - Rail and air links to Italy, Switzerland and Austria to be closed. Schools, public spaces closed and ban on large gatherings. Hotels not open to tourists. Borders closed. Those without a good reason for travelling will not be permitted entry.

Gibraltar - No current restrictions on entering unless you arrive within two weeks of visiting specific list of high risk countries including Italy, China and Iran.

Greece - No restrictions to travel. Tourists self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Hotels, schools, restaurants, bar, shopping malls and public meeting places closed. The government has also prohibited the docking of cruise ships and sail boats in Greek ports.

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Hungary - State of emergency declared. Tourists banned  from entering. Borders closed, although airport still operational. Gatherings of more than 100 people indoors and 500 people outdoors banned.

Hong Kong - No restrictions on entering. Tourists quarantined for 14 days on arrival, and will pay £20 a night.

 The Egyptian government has announced that flights to and from Egypt will be suspended at 12 noon on 19 March until 31 March
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The Egyptian government has announced that flights to and from Egypt will be suspended at 12 noon on 19 March until 31 MarchCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Iceland - No restrictions on entering. No public gatherings of more than 100 people including tourist attractions and shopping centres.

India - Brits banned from entering. All flights between UK and India suspended.

Indonesia - Brits banned from entering . Tourists must get a health certificate from their home countries and must apply for a visa from Indonesian missions. Tourists self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

Ireland - No restrictions on entering. Visitors told to make significant restrictions to movement for 14 days on arrival. Schools closed, ban on mass gatherings.

Israel - Tourists banned from entering. Tourists quarantined for 14 days on arrival, must not be at a hotel. All movement banned apart from for food or medicine.

Italy - Country on lockdown. Most flights between UK and Italy suspended. Schools, shops, restaurants, attractions and ski resorts closed. Public gatherings suspended.

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Jamaica - Brits banned from entering the country.

Jordan - State of emergency declared. Country locked down. All flights to and from Jordan have stopped. Sea and land borders closed.

Japan - All visas and visa waivers suspended for Brits. Tourists to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Schools closed.

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Kenya - Brits banned from entering. Anyone travelling from a country with even one case of coronavirus are barred from entering country for next 30 days. Random temperature screenings implemented.

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Lithuania - Brits banned from entering. Entire country quarantined.

Luxembourg - Airports to close from March 23. Schools, cafes, restaurants, museums, and leisure centres closed, mass gatherings banned.

 A bird's eye view of empty streets in Naples. Italy is on lockdown and the FCO advise against all but essential travel to the country
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A bird's eye view of empty streets in Naples. Italy is on lockdown and the FCO advise against all but essential travel to the countryCredit: Alamy Live News

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Malaysia - Brits banned from entering,

Maldives - Brits banned from entering. Ban on cruise ships. Public Heath Emergency declared with limited travel between islands.

Malta - All flights suspended. Tourists quarantined for 14 days of arrival.

Mauritius - Brits banned from entering.

Mexico - No restrictions on entering. School and universities closed. Gatherings over 5,000 people banned.

Morocco - Flights between UK and Morocco suspended, ferry links from Spain and Gibraltar suspended.

Montenegro - Brits banned from entering. Tourists self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Flights and trains suspended, shops, restaurants and hotels closed.

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Netherlands - No restrictions on entering. Bars and restaurants closed, gatherings of more than 100 people banned.

New Zealand - Borders closed to tourists. Tourists self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Cruise ships banned.

Norway - Brits banned from entering. Tourists self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Borders closed.

 The Foreign Office have advised against all but essential travel to Malta
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The Foreign Office have advised against all but essential travel to MaltaCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Philippines - Half the country is under "enhanced community quarantine." Tourists banned from entering but still able to leave the country.

Poland - Brits banned from entering. Borders closed, flights suspended.

Portugal - No restrictions on entering. State of emergency declared. All flights suspended outside of EU, many UK flights cancelled, strict measures at land borders.

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Romania - State of emergency declared. Tourists self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Tourist attractions and schools closed.

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Seychelles - Brits banned from entering. Cruise ships banned.

South Africa - Brits banned from entering.

South Korea - No restrictions on entering. Tourists screened and must report current health for 14 days on arrival, with working phones required. Flights reduced.

Spain - State of emergency declared with borders, shops, businesses and schools closed. Only necessary journeys for food and medicine permitted. All hotels closed, Brits urged to return home.

Sri Lanka - Brits banned from entering. All flights suspended. Nationwide curfew implemented.

St Lucia - Brits banned from entering. Cruise ships banned and hotel closed.

Sweden - No restrictions on entering. Borders closed to tourists.

Switzerland - Transit flights through UK banned. Schools, some leisure centres closed, gatherings over 100 people banned. Land borders closed.

 The FCO recommends that British Nationals who wish to leave Portugal make arrangements to do so as soon as possible
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The FCO recommends that British Nationals who wish to leave Portugal make arrangements to do so as soon as possibleCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Tunisia - All flights between UK and Tunisia suspended. 12-hour curfew in place from 6pm until 6am.

Turkey - All flights between UK and Turkey cancelled.

Thailand - No restrictions to travel to main tourist areas. Brits must have medical certificate showing no coronavirus infection in last 72 hours and have travel insurance over £80,000 or be stopped from entering. Tourists screened and may need to self-monitor for 14 days. Bars, cinemas, schools and some restaurants and shops closed.

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US - Brits banned from entering. Border closed between Canada and US.

UAE - Brits banned from entering. Visas suspended, cruise ships banned.

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Vietnam - Brits banned from entering. Visas suspended and risk of 14-day quarantine.

Travel has decreased sharply as more and more countries apply tough new restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

TUI has announced that it is suspending hotel stays, package holidays and cruises until further notice.

EasyJet are grounding 100 flights across Europe, warning of "further significant cancellations" while British Airways are cutting 75 per cent of flights in April and May.

Ryanair has also announced that 80 per cent of seat capacity could be cut in April and May, as the pandemic continues to spread across Europe and the airline has not ruled out grounding all flights.

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