When can I go on holiday to Greece? Latest travel advice

GREECE is one of the most popular holiday destinations for British tourists, and is to welcome UK travellers back this summer.

Here is everything you need to know about travelling to the country this year.

Can I currently travel to Greece?

No, as the UK lockdown bans all non-essential travel abroad which includes holidays.

You can only visit Greece for essential reasons which include work, education or health reasons.

All departures must have a travel declaration form and a negative coronavirus test to enter Greece, as well as a Passenger Locator Form.

To return from Greece, you will also need three Covid tests - one taken before arrival and then taken on day two and eight of the 10-day quarantine.

When can I travel to Greece?

The UK is yet to give an official date for when Brits can go on holiday abroad again.

The earliest date is May 17, with a traffic light system to be announced in the next few weeks.

"Green" countries will be destinations deemed low-risk, and will not require a quarantine when returning the UK, instead just needing two Covid tests.

"Amber" and "red" countries will enforce quarantine restrictions, at home or at a government-mandated hotel, respectively.

It is feared that Greece may be placed onto the "amber" list due to the soaring cases in the country, although easyJet's boss Johan Lundgren said he expects "almost all" of Europe to be on the list next month.

What are the travel restrictions for Greece?

Right now, Brits need a negative coronavirus test to be able to enter the country, as well as another on arrival and a mandatory quarantine between seven and 14 days depending on the result.

However, anyone who is fully vaccinated will not have to quarantine or have a test, from next week.