There are many posts that are basically like this: The Covid rules changed today. My trip is in 6, 8 10 months. Will I have to cancel?"
I understand that people get nervous when they hear of Covid travel rules changing. But think about it, what covid related travel rules have ever lasted more than a month or two?? Rules are constantly changing.
I'll give you an example. I flew into the UK in mid October and I had to book a PCR test for my Day 2 test. After a week, I went to France. Three weeks later, I returned to the UK. Only now, an antigen test was accepted as a Day 2 test. Then Omicron hit a couple of weeks later. Now, to enter the UK, you not only needed a PCR test but had to isolate until you had the results. A few weeks later, it was back to Antigen test and no isolation.
So, before you panic, realize a few things. Countries make rules not putting Rick Steves forum members up front. They are trying to protect their own people and get them vaccinanted. Countries also don't want to go into full lockdown if they can help it because it will devistate their hospitality industry even further.
To travel during times of Covid you really must be patient and flexible. It's a gamble as no one knows what the rules will be in the future.
I have another trip planned starting in April. Besides planning the trip, I'm also making contingency plans. Almost everything is refundable. And I'm not concerned about what the rules are today because I know they will change, numerous times, by April. I monitor them, but I don't get anxious
If the concern and worry about every change is eating you up inside, this may not be the time to travel internationally.
No one can predict what the future holds. Of course, Ouiji boards and crystal balls at least give it some credibility. (LOL)