LONDON, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The British government removed all remaining COVID restrictions on international travel for all passengers ahead of the Easter holiday.

From 4 a.m. local time of March 18, all COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted, including the passenger locator form for arrivals into Britain, as well as all tests for passengers who do not qualify as vaccinated.

Therefore, holidaymakers are able to enter Britain without any restrictions for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Passengers walk at the international arrivals area in Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

A closed testing centre is seen in Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Passengers walk in Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Passengers walk in Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

A woman walks past a sign indicating the testing centre in Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)■