We would like to inform you that based on Greek Government’s decision, the following are valid:

• Greece will ΝΟΤ open its borders for non-EU Citizens.
  Only citizens from the following 12 countries are excluded from the ban: USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Singapore, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Russia and Israel.
• IMPORTANT Note: As of Monday, April 26, travelers from all EU member states, the United States, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Russia and Singapore, will be able to enter Greece without having to undergo the seven-day mandatory quarantine after arrival only if:

a. they have a negative PCR test performed less than three days (72 hours) prior to their trip (this includes children traveling from abroad, aged five and over), or

b. they have a vaccination certificate issued by a public authority in the English language, stating that 14 days have passed since the completion of their full vaccination for Covid-19.

Important Notes: 

Restrictions are not applied for transit travelers.

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 USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Singapore, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Russia and Israel
• 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.

All passengers travelling on international flights to Greece: 

• PLF FORM IS NECESSARY FOR ARRIVAL 
  The submission of the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) by all passengers of international flights to Greece remains mandatory. The Form can be found here. 
• NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULT TO ENTER GREECE
  Those traveling to Greece on flights from abroad as of Wednesday, November 11, will be allowed admission in the country only by presenting 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 traveller. Children up to 10 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.
• RAPID COVID-19 TEST UPON ENTRY TO GREECE (random selection) ALL travelers from abroad  may also be requested to take a rapid Covid-19 test upon entry If a passenger is selected for a rapid test and tests positive then he/she must quarantine for a total of 14 days.
• ENTER A 7-DAY PREVENTIVE QUARANTINE All passengers entering Greece (*) must self-isolate either at their home (for permanent residents) or at the place of temporary residence declared on the PLF, for 7 days.

(*) IMPORTANT: travelers from all EU member states, the United States, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Russia and Singapore, will be able to enter Greece without having to undergo the seven-day mandatory quarantine after arrival only if they have proof of vaccination or present a negative PCR test performed less than three days prior to their trip.

• MOVEMENT IN THE COUNTRY As a matter of urgency for the containment of the COVID-19 spread, the government decided to apply a ban on night-time traffic and people movements as from 21:00 and until 05:00. Arriving and departing passengers on flights scheduled within the night ban, will be exempted. Outside movement in Greece will continue to be allowed only for specific reasons and by sending an SMS to the five-digit mobile phone service 13033. More details here.

Passengers departing from Greece (outgoing passengers)

• Until further notice, all Greek nationals and Greek permanent residents travelling on international flights departing from Greece must fill in and submit the special Passenger Locator Form electronically, latest the day before their flight.
• Passengers must hold and be able to demonstrate to the authorities proof that they have filled the PLF.
• If you wish to find information on restrictions applying to your next destination country we highly recommended to contact the airline you are going to travel with, as airline operators have to ensure that passengers are duly informed before boarding and that they meet the requirements of traveling according to relevant measures in effect at the destination country at the time of travelling. Detailed contact information of airlines is provided at this link here.
  

  
  Additionally, you could visit the destination airport website for Covid-19 related info or contact the Embassy/Consulate of the country you are going to visit.

Greeks will have to abide by a number of rules as of November 7 when Greece enters its second national lockdown following a sharp rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases.

– Wearing a mask is mandatory everywhere in public (indoors and outdoors).
– A 24-hour restriction on movement must be followed
– People are allowed to leave their homes only for specific reasons and must notify authorities by sending an SMS to the five-digit mobile phone service 13033. More details here.
– Teleworking is mandatory for 50 percent of employees
– A number of businesses, including bars, cafes will remain closed.

TRAVELING OUT OF HOME PREFECTURES IS BANNED: 

The non-essential travel restriction for domestic flights (travel between prefectures) in Greece has been extended until 6am on Monday, May 3^rd. The updated NOTAM concerns domestic scheduled, commercial and general/business flights and foresees that only essential travel is allowed for health and business reasons, family reunification, and returning to permanent residence.

MOVEMENT IN THE COUNTRY 

As a matter of urgency for the containment of the COVID-19 spread, the government decided to apply a ban on night-time traffic and people movements as from 21:00 and until 05:00. Arriving and departing passengers on flights scheduled within the night ban, will be exempted.

See more info about risk areas in Greece.

We wish to remind our travelers to check the latest travel requirements applicable to your destination country, as well as your point of origin, as you prepare for your travel. Before your trip, please take the following five (5) ACTIONS:

1. CHECK RESTRICTIONS: Visit this link from IATA, choose your destination country and get the latest travel restrictions that are in place. Also please get the new Check & Fly app which provide passengers with measures in place at individual airports.
    
2.  PLF FORM:   Please check at least 48 hours before your flight if your destination country requires you to fill in and electronically submit a compulsory form (PLF form). You can check this information through: a) IATA’S link, b) from Check & Fly app, or contacting our team.
    
3.  COVID-19 TEST:   Please check at least 48 hours before your flight if your destination country requires you to have a negative COVID-19 test certificate to be accepted on the flight. You can check this information through IATA’S link or contacting our team.
   
   
4. PLF FORM IS NECESSARY FOR ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE FROM GREECE
   The submission of the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) by all passengers of international flights to Greece remains mandatory. As of Tuesday, November 10th, those traveling abroad from Greece (outbound travelers) will also be obliged to fill out the PLF form at least 24hrs before departure. The Form can be found here. Travelers will receive their PLF unique QR code on the day of their scheduled arrival in Greece (at midnight – 00.01 am) and will be notified via email. Passengers having failed to fill in and submit the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) on time and thus to demonstrate a valid QR code upon arrival, will be subject to a fine as per provisions of the Joint ministerial decision.
   
   
5. NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULT TO ENTER GREECE
   Those traveling to Greece on flights from abroad as of Wednesday, November 11, will be allowed admission in the country only by presenting a negative Covid-19 test result. The test must be taken at least 72 hours before arrival.

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.