WILL I HAVE TO WEAR A FACE MASK ON HOLIDAY?

International leisure travel is set to resume in England from 17 May under a traffic light system that classifies countries as red, amber or green based on their level of risk in relation to Covid-19。On Friday, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the long awaited “green list” of destinations from where returning travellers need not quarantine upon arrival back into the UK.

Only 12 places made the cut, including Portugal, Gibraltar, Iceland and Israel.

The list will be reviewed every three weeks, with destinations assigned a colour based on their case numbers, vaccination rates, and prevalence of any virus variants of concern.

If you are planning a trip away this summer, what rules exist on the wearing of face masks? Here’s everything you need to know.

Different rules and restrictions around Covid-19, including mask wearing, apply in different destinations, including on a local and regional basis.

We’ve looked at the major four tourist destinations on the current government green list, but it’s worth checking advice offered locally and by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) before you travel as restrictions and rules are subject to regular changes. 

Face masks are still mandatory within indoor spaces, such as supermarkets, unless eating or drinking.

How about air travel?

All major airlines require passengers to wear face masks during their flight and whilst in the airport terminal.