ROME - Health protocols and travel rules are changing: many countries have abolished the compilation of the Plf or the tampon for vaccinated people, others simplify the use of the mask and still others have chosen more streamlined rules to welcome tourists.
Here, among the most famous and well-known destinations, are the new travel methods.
As of March 15, Greece has eliminated the completion of the passenger location form (Plf) for all travelers;
whoever enters the Hellenic country will only have to show the vaccination certificate or swabs.
The Commission of experts of the Ministry of Health has chosen to increase the capacity of tour buses from 85 to 100 percent, while keeping the protection measures unchanged, from natural ventilation to the use of masks.
In hotels with more than 50 rooms, collaboration with a doctor or health facility and the use of disinfectant liquid for tourists remain mandatory.
Info: visitgreece.gr To travel to France, the vaccination certificate over 12 years of age (or recovery or swab for the unvaccinated) remains valid but the
application of the vaccination pass in any place where it was necessary, such as restaurants, museums, fairs and places of entertainment.
Finally, the use of the mask is no longer mandatory, except on public transport and in health facilities.
Info: it.france.fr/it Same rules for Spain that requires the green pass - vaccination or recovery - or the swab for the unvaccinated and the compilation of the Plf.
The use of the mask is mandatory only indoors or in case of gatherings.
Info: travelsafe.spain.info To enter Israel, a molecular test must be carried out no later than 72 hours prior to departure from Italy and the passport number must also be entered on the negative report.
The insurance coverage and the compilation of the Entry Statement Form 48 hours before arrival are mandatory.
Info: new.goisrael.com The Republic of Mauritius has already eliminated the requirement to show a negative swab before arrival for all vaccinated travelers, making it easier to visit the Indian Ocean island.
Info: mymauritius.travel/it From 1 April Malaysia reopens its borders and is ready to welcome international travelers after almost two years of total closure.
Fully vaccinated travelers enter the Asian country and will not have to do any quarantine but undergo a swab two days before departure.
However, the advice remains to download and activate the MySejahtera tracking app and fill in the pre-departure form.
Those who are not vaccinated must undergo a five-day quarantine upon arrival, which applies to everyone except children and young people between the ages of 12 and 17.
The use of masks in public places also remains in force.
Info: malaysia.travel It is sufficient to have the basic green pass - vaccination, cure or negative swab - for all travelers entering the Seychelles.
Unvaccinated visitors can also enter by presenting a molecular test performed 72 hours before departure or a rapid antigen test performed 24 hours before departure.
It is possible to organize a trip to the Indian Ocean archipelago even without a tour operator or travel agency, thus dropping the "tourist corridor" but travelers can only stay in authorized structures, from hotels to guest houses and apartments.
Info: seychelles.travel From 18 March vaccinated travelers entering Great Britain will no longer have to fill in the Plf and take a test on arrival.
Info: visitbritain.
com / en Green light also for trips to the British Virgin Islands: the Caribbean paradise opens up to tourists with different protocols for vaccinated and non vaccinated.
A certificate, a swab within five days of arrival and travel insurance are required for fully vaccinated visitors.
The unvaccinated also have the obligation of a 5-day quarantine.
Info: bvi.gov.vg Only vaccinated travelers can enter Australia without a quarantine requirement;
however, they will still have to present a negative swab made 24 hours before departure.
Info: australia.gov.au In the United States, travelers are only allowed to enter with full vaccination and a negative swab taken the day before departure.
Info: visittheusa.
com Vaccinated travelers arriving in Abu Dhabi no longer need to swab before leaving, which unvaccinated travelers will have to do, except children under 12.
The swab on arrival at the airport is no longer mandatory for travelers, regardless of their vaccination status.
In the Arab country, the use of a mask is mandatory only indoors.
Info: visitabudhabi.ae/en No more quarantine for those arriving in Thailand but to enter travelers must take out an insurance policy and a tampon in a government-approved Covid facility and pay in advance at least one night in hotels, also chosen by the government.
Info: turismothailandese.it (ANSA).
The swab on arrival at the airport is no longer mandatory for travelers, regardless of their vaccination status.
In the Arab country, the use of a mask is mandatory only indoors.
Info: visitabudhabi.ae/en No more quarantine for those arriving in Thailand but to enter travelers must take out an insurance policy and a tampon in a government-approved Covid facility and pay in advance at least one night in hotels, also chosen by the government.
Info: turismothailandese.it (ANSA).
The swab on arrival at the airport is no longer mandatory for travelers, regardless of their vaccination status.
In the Arab country, the use of a mask is mandatory only indoors.
Info: visitabudhabi.ae/en No more quarantine for those arriving in Thailand but to enter travelers must take out an insurance policy and a tampon in a government-approved Covid facility and pay in advance at least one night in hotels, also chosen by the government.
Info: turismothailandese.it (ANSA).
ae / en No more quarantine for those arriving in Thailand but to enter travelers must take out an insurance policy and a tampon in a government-approved Covid facility and pay in advance at least one night in hotels, also chosen by the government.
Info: turismothailandese.it (ANSA).
ae / en No more quarantine for those arriving in Thailand but to enter travelers must take out an insurance policy and a tampon in a government-approved Covid facility and pay in advance at least one night in hotels, also chosen by the government.
Info: turismothailandese.it (ANSA).
