What Are the Covid Test Requirements for Children Across Europe?
Travel is starting to open up around Europe, but most countries still have testing requirements for adults. Everything should get easier with the introduction of the EU Digital Covid Certificate from 1 July, but not for under-18s, most of whom will not be vaccinated. While testing requirements for adults will remain fairly standard, the rules vary widely for under-18s on who is exempt and who needs a test. These discrepancies matter a great deal, especially when it comes to travelling as a family. Depending on your destination and the ages of your children, not only can testing requirements be confusing from country to country, but they can potentially add a substantial costs to your holiday bill. Most European countries require either a PCR test or an antigen test from a verified supplier. So weve created a list of all the entry requirements for under 18s across Europe, and added them to a handy interactive map  just move your cursor over the country to see the age at which children are exempt from requiring a negative COVID test. The information is accurate as of 16 June 2021. Testing Requirements by Country