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Greece

Travel Restrictions

Updated:

2/8/2021

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Reviewed: Current

Can You Travel To Greece?
Tourists, Business Travellers, Partners to Foreign Nationals, Foreign Nationals, EU Citizens, Permanent Residence Holders
Test Requirements
PCR
Test window
72 hours
Quarantine required and quarantine length
Yes 10 days
Do children need to be tested?
Testing is required, except for children under the age of 12 years old.

Greece COVID-19 Entry Requirements

All arrivals to Greece will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab. Random rapid tests are conducted at the border. Travelers to Greek Islands, even if traveling domestically, must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or proof of vaccination or recovery. All arrivals to Greece, no matter their nationality, who comes from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Republic of Cuba, United Arab Emirates, India, China, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Russian Federation and Turkey must be tested upon arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers with a valid EU certificate are exempt from pre-arrival testing.

Can You Travel To Greece?

Greece has opened its airports for travel from the EU, Schengen and several third countries. Domestically, restrictions are being eased again, following a decrease in infection rates.

  • Greece has opened its borders for travel to residents from the EU, Schengen, and the following countries: San Marino, Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Vatican City, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United Arab Emirates, USA, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Jordan, Israel, Canada, Qatar, China, Kosovo, Kuwait, Belarus, Lebanon, Montenegro, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Bahrain, Brunei, New Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, Uruguay, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Oman, Turkey, Chile, Taiwan.
  • Anyone arriving to Greece is required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours before arrival.
  • Anyone arriving to Greece without a test or proof of vaccination, will be required to self-quarantine for 10 days.
  • If rapid tests upon arrival are positive, additional quarantine will be required.
  • All arrivals to Greece will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab.
  • Random rapid tests are conducted at the border.
  • Travelers to Greek Islands, even if traveling domestically, must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or proof of vaccination or recovery.
  • All arrivals to Greece, no matter their nationality, who comes from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Republic of Cuba, United Arab Emirates, India, China, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Russian Federation and Turkey must be tested upon arrival.
  • Fully vaccinated travelers with a valid EU certificate are exempt from pre-arrival testing.

Public transportation in Greece is operating in a limited capacity.

Flying domestically in Greece requires a negative Covid test or proof of vaccination.

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Greece are open until 00:00 and require proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.

Only vaccinated individuals, or those who tested negative within 72 hours, may use indoor spaces and some outdoor spaces.

  • Non-essential businesses and attractions in Greece are open, with health protocols in place.
  • Only vaccinated individuals, or those who tested negative within 72 hours, may use indoor spaces and some outdoor spaces.

Wearing face masks is required in enclosed public places, and when social distancing can't be maintained.

Returning to the UK from Greece?

Travellers who have not been vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or by another approved vaccination programme at least 14 days ago, will be required to take a pre-departure test before arriving in the UK (a Return PCR or Antigen Fit to Fly test), and a PCR test on return to the UK (Day 2). Quarantine is not required unless you receive a positive PCR test result.

Please note that fully vaccinated arrivals are no longer required to take a pre-departure test or a Day 2 PCR test on return to the UK.

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What vaccination programmes are recognised in the UK?

The UK continues to recognise vaccination programmes from the UK, EU, and USA. As of October 4, the UK recognises vaccination certificates with a full course of the Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna or Janssen vaccines from a relevant public health body in Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Dominica, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan or the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Formulations of the 4 listed vaccines, such as AstraZeneca Covishield, AstraZeneca Vaxzevria and Moderna Takeda, qualify as approved vaccines.

You must have had a complete course of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before you arrive in England.

Where 2 doses of a vaccine are required for a full course, you will be able to mix 2 different types of vaccine, for example Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna. You are also allowed to have the 2 vaccinations under 2 different approved programmes, for example Australia and Japan, UK and USA, EU and Canada.

Will I need a PCR Fit to Fly Certificate to travel to
Greece
?
The PCR test is the gold standard for testing coronavirus and so is recommended for travel to all countries. For Greece, PCR Fit to Fly Certificates are accepted, alternatively you can travel with an Antigen Fit to Fly Certificate, or if you have been vaccinated, Greece will accept this as proof.
Will I need an Antigen Fit to Fly Certificate to travel to
Greece
?
Greece accepts vaccination as an entry requirement and so you may not need to provide a PCR or Antigen Fit to Fly Certificate. However, to ensure that you and the people you meet when travelling are safe, we always recommend taking a PCR or Antigen test before travel.
Will I need a Day 2 test or Day 2 and 8 when I return to the UK?
Greece is currently open for travel, this means that you will need a Day 2 PCR test. You will need to buy this before you travel to the UK and use the reference code on your passenger location form. You do not need to quarantine on arrival unless you test positive. Please note that the travel restrictions are subject to change at very short notice. If you have not been fully vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or other accepted vaccination program at least 14 days ago, you will also need to book a Day 8 test before you return to the UK.
I’m vaccinated, what tests do I need?
Greece is currently open for travel, this means that you will need a Day 2 PCR test, even though you are double vaccinated. You will need to buy this before you travel to the UK and use the reference code on your passenger location form. You do not need to quarantine on arrival unless you test positive. Please note that the travel restrictions are subject to change at very short notice.
Can I enter
destination
with a double vaccination certificate?
Greece accepts vaccination as an entry requirement and so you may not need to provide a PCR or Antigen Fit to Fly Certificate
What happens if I have visited another country before flying back to the UK from
Greece
?
The government advice for passengers travelling from Greece is that if you have visited another country in the 10 days before you arrive in the UK that is a higher risk than Greece, you must follow the travel guidance for the highest risk country you visited.
What else will I need to return to the UK?
If you have not been fully vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or other accepted vaccination program at least 14 days ago, for all countries, including Greece, you will need to take an Antigen Fit to Fly test before departing for the UK. This can be bought at Corona Test Centre’s to take with you on your travels.
Where can I find the latest news related to travel and COVID-19 to
Greece
?
- Greek authorities have posted answers to many Frequently Asked Questions about travel to and within Greece at [travel.gov.gr](http://travel.gov.gr/) and [greecehealthfirst.gr](http://greecehealthfirst.gr/) - The Greek National Tourism Organization has also launched the Visit Greece app, which includes detailed COVID-19 travel updates, as well as a map of COVID-19 diagnostic testing locations. - - - -

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