We would like to inform you that based on Greek Government’s latest announcement the following are valid until September 17th, 2021:

• Greece will ΝΟΤ open its borders for non-EU Citizen & Schengen Area countries. Only citizens from the following 36 non-EU countries and territories are excluded from the ban:  Australia, Northern Macedonia, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Belarus, Bahrain, New Zealand, South Korea, Qatar, China, Kuwait, Ukraine, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Japan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Moldova, Brunei, San Marino, Andorra, the Vatican, Monaco, Turkey, Kosovo and Chinese Taipei.
  (People traveling from countries not mentioned on the list can travel to Greece only for essential reasons.)

Important Notes: 

• Restrictions are not applied for transit travelers.
• Travelers from the aforementioned countries and territories are allowed to enter Greece – provided they have the required documentation (see below) – without the requirement for subsequent self-isolation.

Following recent announcements by the Greek Government, entrance is allowed to passengers:

• with nationality from EU countries and members of their family,
• with nationality from Schengen countries and members of their family,
• Non-EU citizens with permanent residents of Australia, Northern Macedonia, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Belarus, Bahrain, New Zealand, South Korea, Qatar, China, Kuwait, Ukraine, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Japan, Lebanon, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Jordan, Moldova, Brunei, San Marino, Andorra, the Vatican, Monaco, Turkey, Kosovo and Chinese Taipei.

Other categories: healthcare professionals and health researchers designated to support the Hellenic national healthcare system, third-country citizens who are long-term residents or long-term visa holders of an EU or Schengen member state, third-country government members, diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their duties, aircraft flight crew, non-EU or non-Schengen citizens travelling for imperative family or business reasons, provided that the relevant authorization has been obtained by the Hellenic consulate and in transit.

Latest Update: Greece will permit entry for travelers who present negative rapid antigen tests on arrival. Effective immediately, travelers who choose to present a negative rapid antigen test upon arrival must take the test at an authorized laboratory within 48 hours before their flight to Greece.

All passengers travelling on international flights to Greece need to have: 

1. PLF FORM IS NECESSARY FOR ARRIVAL: The submission of the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) by all passengers of international flights to Greece remains mandatory. Travelers should fill out the PLF form (click here) ONE DAY before travel. Once passengers complete the PLF form they will receive a QR code which will be used by the Hellenic Civil Protection for the identification of Random COVID-19 test upon arrival.
2. Those traveling to Greece on flights from abroad, will be allowed admission in the country only by presenting ONE of the following documents:
   
   NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULT or
   NEGATIVE RAPID ANTIGEN TEST or
   VACCINATION CERTIFICATE or
   ANTIBODIES certificate or
   DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE
   
   A) A negative RT-PCR Covid-19 test result which has been carried out up during the last 72 hours prior the arrival to Greece. The certificates should be written in English and bear the name and passport/national ID number of the traveler. Children up to 12 years old and transit passengers (international to international) are exempted. If a passenger is selected for a rapid test and is positive for the coronavirus then he/she must quarantine for a total of 14 days.  OR
   
   B) A negative ANTIGEN RAPID ANTIGEN TEST. Effective immediately, travelers who choose to present a negative rapid antigen test upon arrival must take the test at an authorized laboratory within 48 hours before their flight to Greece. The negative rapid test result must be in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian. It is noted that name on the test result must match the name on the traveler’s passport. (The rule is in force for children over the age of 12.)
   
   C) A VACCINATION certificate (stating that 14 days have passed since full vaccination for Covid-19) and hold a vaccination certificate. Note that acceptable vaccines are: Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, Astra Zeneca/Oxford, Novavax, Johnson + Johnson/Janssen, Sinovac Biotech, Gamaleya (Sputnik), Cansino Biologics, Sinopharm. OR
   
   D) Have a proof of RECOVERY from COVID-19 valid as of two months after positive PCR or Antigen test up to nine months. This certificate must be issued by a public authority or a certified laboratory. The certificate must be issued by a public authority or a certified laboratory in one of the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian. (The rule is in force for children over the age of 12.)
   
   E) An EU Digital COVID Certificate in digital or print form which will contain information on whether passengers have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a negative PCR test performed within 72 hours before travel or a negative rapid test performed within 48 hours before travel or have recovered from the virus.

3. Important note: Important for travelers from Russia.
   All travelers from Russia arriving in Greece must have a negative PCR test performed within 72 hours before travel or a negative rapid antigen test performed within 48 hours before travel. The measure is mandatory and applies to all travelers from Russia, whether they are vaccinated for Covid-19 or not. All travelers from Russia must also undergo a rapid test at the airport upon arrival in Greece (see below). The measure is mandatory.

Note: All certificates must include the relevant information (i.e. number of doses and their respective dates) in either English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian. The person’s full name must match the name on the passport or any other recognized travel document.

RAPID COVID-19 TEST UPON ENTRY TO GREECE (random selection): Every traveler who arrives in Greece, regardless of the certificate in their possession, may be requested to undergo a random health screening (depending on the data provided on the PLF forms) based on the ‘EVA’ system. If a passenger is selected for a rapid test and is positive for the coronavirus then he/she must quarantine for a total of:

– 7 days if the passenger has been vaccinated against Covid-19

– 10 days if the passenger is unvaccinated

In both cases, passengers will have to take a PCR test on the last day of their quarantine. If the test is negative the mandatory quarantine ends

During travelers stay in Greece, visitors must follow all measures that apply to Greek citizens and permanent residents.

Plan ahead your restaurant & bar reservations!

Latest Travel Update: Starting Thursday July 7th, Greek authorities announced a seated-only rule due to a Covid-19 infection rebound.
The regulation applies to restaurants, bars, cafes, and entertainment venues which will be able to serve only seated customers. Greek authorities warned that establishments would be faced with license suspensions if they are found to be serving standing customers or are in violation of capacity restrictions.

Masks

The use of non-medical face masks is mandatory only indoors throughout Greece. The restriction does not apply to:
– individuals for whom wearing a face mask is not recommended on account of their documented medical condition, e.g. respiratory problems
– children under the age of 4.

Archaeological sites, museums, caves (rules will change after May 24)

• Museums are open.
• Open-air spaces may be visited on the condition that:
  – visitors keep a 1.5 m physical distance from each other
  – one person is allowed per 10 m2 of space
  – visitors enter in groups of up to 15 individuals, with the exception of families (spouses / partners and children)

Dining

• Service is provided in outdoor spaces ONLY. Music is not allowed to be played and all customers must be seated. An exception applies to restaurants, bars, and cafes operating in indoor hotel spaces and serving hotel guests only.
• An arrangement of tables and seats must be made as per the physical distancing & health protection guidelines in place.
• In bars and cafes, two customers may be seated on stools at the counter and a 1.5 m distance must be kept from the next two customers.
• Up to six (6) individuals are seated per table.

Entertainment/music venues (nightclubs) remain closed.

Beaches

• Following an entrance check, up to eighty (80) individuals are allowed per 1000 m2 of beach area.
• Up to 2 persons are allowed per umbrella, with the exception of families.

Cinemas

• Open-air cinemas are open and operate on a 75 percent capacity so as to ensure social distancing of customers.

Live events

Live cultural events and shows will begin to take place on May 28 only in outdoor areas and only a seated audience.

Transport

• Tour buses and city sightseeing buses whether open-top or not will run at 85% capacity.
• Vehicles for public use (e.g. taxis, special hire vehicles) and private cars as well as private hire vehicles with a chauffeur may carry up to 2 passengers in addition to the driver. An exception applies to adults with children, and to individuals who are in need of a second passenger to aid them during their transport.
• Up to 3 persons in addition to the driver can ride in double-cab pick- ups, mixed used vehicles and vans. This number may be higher for families with children.

The Greek government has detailed information on a dedicated website, which includes frequently asked questions, on how Greece is welcoming visitors this year.

As of November 9, 2020 arrivals by sea (e.g. of private yachts, cruise ships, ferries and any other type of tourist boat), regardless of flag or port of origin, are prohibited. Ferry service with Turkey and Albania has been discontinued until further notice.

More information athttps://travel.gov.gr/#/

·For the protection of passengers and citizens from COVID-19, the following restrictions apply until 6:00 a.m., February 22nd 2021:

- All passengers of international flights arriving to Greece will have to show a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, taken up to 72 hours before their entry. Upon their arrival, they will also be subject to random testing (rapid tests) as per the procedure described in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF).
Greek residents who are passengers of international flights leaving Greece are also required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF).

- All flight passengers entering Greece, whether arriving from a third country or from a European Union Member State, will have to self-isolate for seven (7) days, as a precaution, at home or at their sojourn address stated in the PLF form. If they remain in Greece for a period shorter than seven days, then they will have to self-isolate until their departure. In case their test result is positive, they will be quarantined for 14 days. 

- Flights from the United Kingdom: All incoming passengers from the United Kingdom will have to take a rapid test upon arrival. They will additionally have to take a new PCR test, once their 7-day isolation period ends. If the outcome is negative, then the precautionary mandatory self-isolation will be lifted.  
 
- Flights to/from Turkey remain suspended.

- Eleftherios Venizelos Athens International Airport will be the only one serving flights from/to Albania and North Macedonia.

- Flights from the Russian Federation: Russian residents (limited to 500 per week) are permitted to enter Greece at the airports of Athens, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion, Crete.
 
- Non-EU citizens are not allowed to enter Greece. Exceptions apply to residents of the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation and Israel.
 
- Until 6 a.m., March 1st, 2021, domestic flights across the country will be allowed only for essential travel (i.e., for health / business / family re-uniting reasons, or for returning to place of residence).

Protocol for passengers travelling by air

See more info here.

• Hotels operating in Greece this summer will be required to have a doctor on call and designated quarantine areas will be set up on popular island destinations as well as a set of rigid guidelines.
• Hotels will have a COVID Protection Officer & Trainer appointed
• Daily monitoring of H&S compliance Health protocol
• All staff to wear Personal Protective Gear when indoors
• Temperature taken on arrival – Guests & Staff
• Disinfected process for Key cards & Guest luggages
• Express and private Check-in and Check outs (Check in hour at 3pm and Check out at 12pm)
• Frequent cleaning protocols of all guest rooms and public areas as per WHO standards
• Housekeeping enter room only upon request 
• Air Humidifiers in all rooms
• Social distancing will be applied on the layout of pool loungers and outdoor dining facilities.
• Reception will feature floor markings
• Staff Accommodation following extreme Health & Safety Protocols
• Food handlers and supervisors are trained on safe food preparation and service practices. No buffet offerings. Free of charge room service.
• More details for the hotel protocol here.