Requirements for Travellers
Before arrival:
Tourists are required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before entering the country.
Prior to departure, all travellers older than 5 years old must ensure that they carry an acceptable form of certification of their health condition.
Acceptable documents include:
– Negative result of molecular PCR test by the certified diagnostic centre. The test must be performed up to 72 hours before entry.
– Negative result of (Rapid) antigen test by the certified diagnostic centre. Τhe test must be performed up to 24 hours before entry.
Additionally, if exiting:
– A vaccination certificate issued by a certified authority.
– Certificate of recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection issued by a public authority or a certified laboratory. The certificate is issued 30 days after the day of the first positive COVID-19 test and is valid for 90 days after that.
All certificates must include the critical information (i.e. number of doses and their respective dates) in English, German French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and the person’s full name must match the name on the passport or any other recognized travel document.
Upon arrival:
All passengers are subject to random obligatory Rapid Antigen Covid-19 tests upon arrival.
If found positive, a ten (10) day quarantine under supervision is required for them and their companions either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the appropriate authorities. Passengers who have completed the vaccination for COVID-19 at least fourteen days (14) before the scheduled flight, if found positive, need to stay in quarantine under supervision for seven (7) days, either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the appropriate authorities. All above passengers are required to undertake a Molecular test (PCR) for Covid-19 on the last day of their quarantine. The costs of accommodation are covered by the Greek state.
