FRANCE is set to scrap its strict Covid rules by next month – with more restrictions being lifted from next week.

People in France may no longer need a Covid vaccine pass from the end of March, in a boost for Brits heading abroad.

Currently, everyone in France needs to use a Covid pass to enter public places, including bars, restaurants and cinemas.

However, local media has reported that the passes could be scrapped next month as Covid cases are falling in the country.

Government spokesperson Gabriel Attal said that this could happen by the end of March.

He said: “There are reasons to hope that by this time horizon the situation will have improved sufficiently for us to be able to lift its final measures.

“The number of cases is down 35 percent, the reproduction rate of the virus is now 0.77 – this shows that the epidemic is regressing."

Additionally, nightclubs can reopen in France from February 16, as Covid rules are relaxed.

Earlier this week, France announced plans to scrap the requirement for vaccinated travellers to show evidence of a negative Covid test upon arrival.

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In an interview on France 2 TV, Europe Minister Clément Beaune said the testing requirement will be scrapped, with an announcement "in the coming days".

However, that doesn't look like it is going to happen in time for half term, which is a blow to Brits with holiday plans.

But with most schools breaking up tomorrow, it is unlikely the change will come in before some Brits head abroad.

A family of four will still have to fork out roughly £100 for Covid tests to gain entry to France.

Currently, vaccinated Brits need to show a negative PCR or antigen test result taken within 48 hours before departure to be allowed to enter France.

Unvaccinated Brits still need a compelling reason to visit France and must self-isolate for 10 days on arrival.

Vaccinated Brits need to be careful that their jabs are enough to get them into France, as it is one of seven European holiday hotspots have put expiration dates on vaccine certificates.

So while some double jabbed Brits can still enter, if your second jab was too long ago, you won't be allowed in unless you've had a booster.

But there is good news for families heading abroad for half term, which will save travellers money.

All Covid tests for vaccinated holidaymakers will be scrapped from 4am tomorrow, making travel much easier for Brits.

Arrivals to the UK will only need to fill in a Passenger Locator Form when they enter, as long as they are fully vaccinated.

Although France is yet to confirm when it will scrap its Covid test requirements, a growing number of holiday hotspots are doing so – meaning Brits can go abroad without needing a single test.

Greece and Portugal are the latest countries to announce Brits no longer need a negative Covid test to enter if they are fully vaccinated.

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