🔶🔸45.8% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.6.36 billion doses have been administered globally, and 22.93 million are now administered each day.Only 2.3% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose.🔶🔸
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For the protection of passengers and citizens from COVID-19, the following restrictions apply until 6:00 a.m., September 24th 2021:
Third country citizens are not allowed to enter Greece for non-essential reasons.
The residents of European Union & Schengen Area countries, the USA, the UK, Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Israel, Canada, North Macedonia, Ukraine, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Belarus, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Japan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Moldova, Brunei, San Marino, Andorra, Vatican City, Monaco, Turkey, Kosovo, and Chinese Taipei may visit Greece for pleasure.
All flight passengers must fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at any time before their departure for Greece.
Upon arrival, the residents of the above countries will have to show:
• a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, issued by their country's national authority, in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language, on the condition that a fourteen (14) day period has elapsed since these passengers were fully vaccinated;
OR
• a negative result to a molecular PCR test for Covid-19, taken within 72 hrs before their entry in Greece, or a negative rapid test taken within 48 hrs before their arrival, issued by an accredited testing laboratory in the English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian language;
OR
-a medical certificate of a COVID-19 infection, issued by a national authority / an accredited testing laboratory, in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language. The certificate can be issued thirty (30) days after the positive test result and it is valid for six months after that test.
Travellers from abroad may also carry an EU Digital Covid-19 Certificate or a Covid-19 Certificate from a third country, in either printed or electronic form, which will include information related to their vaccination, or the result of their PCR or rapid test taken before travelling, or the details about their Covid-19 infection.
Incoming travellers who are residents of the Russian Federation, whether vaccinated or not, must show a negative result to a molecular PCR test or a rapid (antigen) test, and they will also be subject to new testing upon arrival.
The above prerequisites for entering Greece (vaccination certificate or negative PCR/rapid test or certificate of recovery from Covid-19) also apply to children aged twelve (12) and older.
Flight passengers will be subject to random testing (rapid tests) as per the procedure described in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF). If a traveller tests positive, then they will have to quarantine for ten (10) days. International flight passengers, who have been fully vaccinated and the rapid test they take upon arrival is positive, will have to self-isolate for seven (7) days. In both cases, self-isolated travellers will have to show a negative result to a molecular PCR test on the last day of their quarantine, in order for the quarantine to be lifted.
Air travellers arriving from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, India, China, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, and Turkey - irrespective of their citizenship - will have to take a test upon arrival at the airport. If the rapid test result is positive, then the passenger will have to take a molecular PCR test to confirm the result. This procedure does not apply to passengers who are vaccinated or have recovered from a Covid-19 infection (except for Russian residents, as above).
Domestic flight passengers to any mainland or island destination will have to show board control officers any one of the following documents, in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language, in printed or digital formats:
EITHER
a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, issued by a national authority, on the condition that a fourteen (14) day period has elapsed since these travellers were fully vaccinated;
OR
a medical certificate of a Covid-19 infection, issued thirty (30) days after the first positive test result and valid for six months after that test.
OR
an antigen (rapid) test taken within 48 hrs. before their scheduled boarding time.
All passengers aged 12 and older must carry any one of the above documents. Minors from age 4 to 11 can also board with a negative self-test certificate done up to 24 hours prior to travelling by simply stating their self-test result on the following pdf, which can be downloaded here.
The document of a negative molecular PCR test or a rapid test may be either in printed or electronic form.
If the above test has been taken abroad and it is still valid at the time of boarding the domestic flight, then the passengers who present it can move to their final destinations without any further delay.
Protocol for passengers travelling by air
See more info here.
Land border arrivals for non essential reasons take place through Kakavia, Mertziani, and Mavromatio entry points (from Albania), through Evzones, Doirani, Niki, and Krystallopigi cross points (from North Macedonia), through Promachonas, Ormenio, Nymfea, and Exochi border checkpoints (from Bulgaria), as well as through Kipoi and Kastanies entry points from Turkey. Travellers will have to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before entering the country.
Third country citizens are not allowed to enter Greece for non-essential reasons.
The residents of European Union Member States and Schengen Area countries, the U.S.A., the U.K., Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Israel, Canada, North Macedonia, Ukraine, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Belarus, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Japan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Moldova, Brunei, San Marino, Andorra, Vatican City, Monaco, Turkey, Kosovo, and Chinese Taipei may visit Greece for pleasure.
Upon arrival, the residents of the above countries will have to show:
EITHER
• a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, issued by their country's national authority, in the English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language, on the condition that a fourteen (14) day period has elapsed since these travellers were fully vaccinated;
OR
• a negative result to a molecular PCR test for Covid-19, taken within 72 hrs before their entry in Greece, or a negative rapid test taken within 48 hrs before their arrival, issued by an accredited testing laboratory in the English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language;
OR
• a medical certificate of a Covid-19 infection, issued by a national authority / an accredited testing laboratory, in the English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language. The certificate can be issued thirty (30) days after the positive test result and it is valid for six months after that test.
Travellers from abroad may also carry a Digital Covid-19 Certificate, in either printed or electronic form, which will include information related to their vaccination, or the result of their PCR or rapid test taken before travelling, or the details about their Covid-19 infection.
Travellers who are residents of the Russian Federation, whether vaccinated or not, must show a negative result to a molecular PCR test or a rapid (antigen) test, and they will also be subject to new testing upon arrival.
Travellers may be subject to random antigen (rapid) tests for Covid-19 at the entry checkpoints. If a traveller tests positive, then they will have to quarantine for ten (10) days. Travellers entering Greece, who have been fully vaccinated and the rapid test they take upon arrival is positive, will have to self-isolate for seven (7) days. In both cases, self-isolated travellers will have to show a negative result to a molecular PCR test on the last day of their quarantine, in order for the quarantine to be lifted.
Passengers arriving from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, India, China, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, and Turkey - irrespective of their citizenship - will have to take a test upon arrival at the entry checkpoints. If the rapid test result is positive, then the passenger will have to take a molecular PCR test to confirm the result. This procedure does not apply to travellers who are vaccinated or have recovered from a Covid-19 infection (except for Russian residents, as above).
The above guidelines must be followed by all Greek and foreign travellers over the age of twelve (12).
Protocol for passengers arriving by land
More information here.
Travelling by sea is allowed across Greece and incoming foreign vessels may arrive at Patras, Igoumenitsa and Corfu harbours.
Pleasure craft and tourist boats, regardless of the vessel’s flag or carrying capacity and carrying up to forty-nine (49) passengers, are free to enter the Greek ports, provided they do not originate from countries for which special restrictions apply.
Cruise ships, regardless of the vessel’s flag, may also navigate the Greek waters and enter Greek ports, provided they do not originate from countries for which special restrictions apply. Piraeus, Corfu, Lavrio and Herakleion may be the home ports for cruises which start in Greece.
All passengers entering Greece by sea will have to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before they arrive.
Third country citizens are not allowed to enter Greece for non-essential reasons.
The residents of European Union & Schengen Area countries, the USA, the UK, Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Israel, Canada, North Macedonia, Ukraine, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Belarus, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Japan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Moldova, Brunei, San Marino, Andorra, Vatican City, Monaco, Turkey, Kosovo, and Chinese Taipei may visit Greece for pleasure.
Upon arrival, the residents of the above countries must show:
EITHER
- a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, issued by their country’s national authority, in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian language, on the condition that a fourteen-day period has elapsed since they were fully vaccinated;
OR
- a negative result to a molecular PCR test for Covid-19, taken within 72 hrs before their entry in Greece, or a negative rapid test taken within 48 hrs before their arrival, issued by an accredited testing laboratory in the English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language;
OR
- a medical certificate of a Covid-19 infection, issued by a national authority / an accredited testing laboratory, in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language. The certificate can be issued thirty (30) days after the positive test result and it is valid for six months after that test.
Travellers from abroad may also carry a Digital Covid-19 Certificate, in either printed or electronic form, which will include information related to their vaccination, or the result of their PCR or rapid test taken before travelling, or the details about their Covid-19 infection.
Travellers who are residents of the Russian Federation, whether vaccinated or not, must show a negative result to a molecular PCR test or a rapid (antigen) test, and they will also be subject to new testing upon arrival.
Passengers may also have to take an antigen (rapid) test for Covid-19. If a traveller tests positive, then they will have to quarantine for ten (10) days. Passengers entering Greece, who have been fully vaccinated and the rapid test they take upon arrival is positive, will have to self-isolate for seven (7) days. In both cases, self-isolated travellers will have to show a negative result to a molecular PCR test on the last day of their quarantine, in order for the quarantine to be lifted.
Travellers arriving from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, India, China, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, and Turkey - irrespective of their citizenship - will have to take a test upon arrival at the port of entry. If the rapid test result is positive, then the passenger will have to take a molecular PCR test to confirm the result. This procedure does not apply to passengers who are vaccinated or have recovered from a Covid-19 infection (except for Russian residents, as above).
The above guidelines must be followed by all Greek and foreign travellers over the age of twelve (12).
Maritime connection with Turkey has been temporarily restricted. Pleasure boats regardless of flag are excluded from the ban, as long as the passengers meet the general conditions for entry (certificate of vaccination or illness, negative PCR / rapid test).
Ferry passengers from / to any Greek port (mainland or island ports) will have to show board control officers any one of the following documents:
1. TRAVELLERS OVER 12 YEARS OLD:
EITHER
• a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, issued by a national authority in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language, on the condition that a fourteen (14) day period has elapsed since they were fully vaccinated;
OR
• a negative result to a molecular PCR test for Covid-19, taken within 72 hrs before their scheduled boarding time, or an antigen (rapid) test taken within 48 hrs. before boarding;
OR
• a medical certificate of a Covid-19 infection, issued by a national authority / an accredited testing laboratory, in the Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language. The certificate can be issued thirty (30) days after the positive test result and it is valid for six months after that test.
2. MINORS aged 4-11:
• any test, including a negative self-test certificate done up to 24 hours prior to travelling by simply stating their self-test result on the following pdf, which can be downloaded here.
The document of a negative molecular PCR test or rapid test may be either in printed or electronic form.
If the above test has been taken abroad and it is still valid at the time of boarding the ferry boat, then the passengers who present it can move to their final destinations without any further delay.
Passengers must fill in the Pre-boarding Health Declaration questionnaire (on their cell phone/tablet or on paper) within 24 hrs before their embarkation.
Read more: here.
Are hotels open?
Yes. Hotels are open, in compliance with the health protocols in place.
Is there freedom of movement around the clock?
In general, yes, there is. However, local lockdowns may be imposed for a short period of time on areas with a surge of Covid-19 cases. It is therefore recommended that you check whether there are special measures in effect for your destination, before travelling.
Can I travel within Greece by train, bus, plane or ferry?
In order to travel to mainland and island destinations by any transport means (train, bus, plane or ship), passengers must show either a vaccination or illness certificate (valid up to 6 months after illness) or a negative PCR test done up to 72 hours before they travel or a rapid test taken up to 48 hours before their journey. The obligation applies to anyone over the age of twelve (12). Minors from 4 to 11 years old can travel with a negative self-test done up to twenty-four (24) hours before (the self-test result must be stated on the following pdf, which can be downloaded here).
The document of a negative molecular PCR test or a rapid test may be either in printed or electronic form.
If the above test has been taken abroad and it is still valid at the time of boarding, then the passengers who present it can move to their final destinations without any further delay.
Passengers of coastal ferries will also have to fill in a questionnaire before boarding.
Is wearing a fask mask mandatory? If so, where?
It is obligatory to wear a face mask in all indoor spaces, as well as in crowded outdoor areas.
Are there any general rules I need to know in advance about the use of public transport (metro, buses, trolleybuses) and taxis?
It is mandatory to wear a face mask when using the public transport means and intercity coaches. A fine is payable for not wearing one. Taxis are allowed to carry up to three (3) passengers in addition to the driver, except when carrying family members. Wearing a mask is obligatory.
Where can I take a test for Covid-19 during my stay in Greece?
If you need to be screened for SARS-CoV-2 before your return trip, please visit the map of Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing locations, which you can access through the Visit Greece App available for downloading in English and Greek.
Tourist accommodation establishment managers are required to create an action plan, to have a health protocol in place for each part of the establishment and be ready to deal with a potential Covid-19 case, in accordance with the current guidelines of the National Public Health Organisation (e.g. hotel quarantine area).
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs are open for seated customers ONLY.
Up to 10 individuals are allowed per table. Two customers seated on stools are allowed at the counter and a 1.5 m distance must be kept from the next two customers.
Indoor spaces in restaurants and cafés, nightclubs, late-night bars, pubs, and boîtes admit customers over the age of twelve (12) who show a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a medical document as proof of their Covid-19 infection and recovery (valid up to 6 months after illness), with an identity check. Minors from 12-17 years old can enter with a negative rapid test taken up to 48 hours, and younger children from 4 to 11 years of age must show a negative self-test taken up to 24 hours before, and state their self-test result on the following pdf, which can be downloaded here.
The use of masks is mandatory for customers waiting for a table, and strongly recommended for those already seated.
Archaeological sites are open throughout the country. Visitors over 12 years of age are required to show a certificate of vaccination or illness (up to 6 months after illness) or a negative PCR test of up to 72 hours or a rapid test of up to 48 hours before their visit, with an identity check. Those interested can visit them in groups of up to twenty (20) people (unless they are families), while during their stay in them it is mandatory to use a mask and observe the prescribed distances. In case of a group with a tour guide, the number increases to up to 40 people, provided there is a demonstration upon entry (for people 12 years and older) of a vaccination or illness certificate, or a negative PCR test of up to 72 hours or a negative rapid test taken up to 48 hours before.
All museums and monuments in indoor spaces throughout the country are open to the public and operate in compliance with sanitary measures (distances between atendees, use of a mask, etc.). Visits of groups of up to 20 people are allowed, unless they are families. Those over 12 years old enter with the presentation of a certificate of vaccination or disease (up to 6 months from the disease) or a negative rapid test taken up to 48 hours before visiting, with identity check, while minors from 4 to 11 years old can submit a self-test taken up to 24 hours before entering.
Open-air cinemas may operate at a maximum 75% capacity. Spectators over the age of 12 enter upon presentation of a certificate of vaccination or illness (up to 6 months after illness) or a negative rapid test of up to 48 hours, with an identity check, while minors from 4 to 11 years old can also take a self-test up to 24 hours before their visit.
Indoor cinema screenings are held at a 50% - 85% capacity (depending on the cinema) and with the same conditions for spectator entrance. It is mandatory to issue an electronic ticket, comply with all sanitary measures, and wear a face mask in indoor spaces.
Live events (theatre or dance performances, concerts etc.), in open spaces take place with seated people only, at 65% -75% capacity, depending on the size of each venue, and at 50% - 85% indoors. For the entry of the spectators over 12 years old, it is required to show a certificate of vaccination or disease (up to 6 months from the disease) or a negative rapid test taken up to 48 hours, with identity check, while for minors from 4 to 11 years old a negative self-test is required.
In any case, the issuance of an electronic ticket, the use of a mask and the observance of all sanitary measures are mandatory.
Beaches with amenities are open across Greece, provided that arrangements are made for the necessary distancing among visitors. With the exception of families, each umbrella may be used by two individuals only.
Self-isolate in the room and avoid contact with other people.
Notify the hotel reception or the doctor on-call.
Hotels must have special medical equipment in case of an outbreak, such as disposable gloves and masks, antiseptics, cleaning wipes, aprons, long-sleeved gown (PPE), laser thermometer.
The doctor on-call will advise you through the next steps
Notify the hotel reception or the doctor on-call
The doctor on- call will advise you through the next steps.
Accommodation is provided for free to quarantined/ self-isolated people.
Moreover, free medical care is provided to those who need to be quarantined, or hospitalized.
ALL TRAVELLERS ARE OBLIGED TO COMPLETE THEIR PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM (PLF) BEFORE ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Travellers are expected to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF – GDPR compliant) before they enter the country, providing information on their point of departure, the duration of previous stays in other countries, and the address of their stay in Greece.
Note:In some countries, tests are available that people can do at home themselves.
The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) can be found on the:
What do I need to know if I have to take a Covid-19 test?
All pharmacies can perform antigen (rapid) tests
All private doctors in Greece can perform antigen (rapid) tests
The list with testing sites includes:
state (National Public Health Organisation) Covid-19 testing sites
Covid-19 PCR and rapid antigen private testing sites (private laboratories or clinics)
pharmacies/chemists in remote islands
mobile private testing sites in islands
Private doctors are not included in the list. You can ask for a doctor at your hotel reception.
Visitors are advised to arrange for an appointment prior to their visit.
The list for the COVID-19 testing sites will be updated weekly (every Monday).
Where can I take a test before getting back home?
Antigen (Rapid) tests can be taken at:
private diagnostic laboratories or private clinics
all pharmacies/chemists
in listed doctor’s practices; also in private doctor's practices
mobile units of NPHO
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests can be taken at:
private diagnostic laboratories or private clinics
private mobile health care units
designated pharmacies/chemists (for very small islands)
(ViDeO 2021) watch the video
What is the cost for a Covid-19 test?
The price for a PCR test is 60€ and for an antigen (rapid) test 20€.
Where can I find a testing site for Covid-19 and where can I take either a PCR or a rapid test?
Find the list with all the diagnostic sites here
What do I do if I am tested positive?
In case you are tested positive before returning to your country, you must go back to your place of accommodation, inform the owner and take all the necessary personal hygiene measures until further notice. You will be accommodated in a quarantine hotel, where you will be staying for 10 days, provided you had no symptoms for the last 3 days.
