The following entry measures and restrictions apply for international travel:
All permanent residents of Greece, travelling from all airports in Greece, to international destinations are obliged to have completed the Passenger Locator Form (PLF). For further information about the procedure and the form please click here.
All passengers arriving on international flights are also obliged to have completed the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) and will be subject to random tests upon arrival.
All passengers entering Greece are obliged to display a negative molecular test (PCR) for Covid-19 (in addition to the PLF), performed by taking an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal smear, conducted up to 72 hours before arrival in Greece. This measure is in force until April 19th 2021.
All passengers arriving on international flights, regardless of nationality and country of origin, are required to remain in isolation under quarantine for precautionary reasons for 7 days upon arrival at their place of residence, as declared in the PLF, except if their stay in Greece is less and thus this restriction applies for that period. This measure is effective until April 19th 2021.
All passengers, arriving from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, are subjected to Covid-19 diagnostic rapid tests and are required to remain in isolation under quarantine for precautionary reasons for 7 days upon arrival at their place of residence, as declared in the PLF, except if their stay in Greece is less and thus this restriction applies for that period. For all passengers arriving from the United Kingdom, a respective negative molecular test (PCR) is required at the end of the 7 day isolation period to release the restriction.
Attention: Permanent residents of Israel are exempted from the quarantine restrictions if they hold a vaccination certificate in English, issued by a public authority, provided that the vaccination was completed at least 14 days before arrival to Greece and a negative molecular test (PCR) for Covid-19 conducted up to 72 hours before arrival is displayed. Passengers will be subject to random Covid-19 diagnostic tests upon arrival. The vaccination certificate shall include the full name of the passenger, the type of vaccine, the number of doses and the inoculation dates. The vaccination certificate shall be displayed to the officers of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection and the National Public Health Organization.
All third party nationals are prohibited to enter the Hellenic Republic until April 19th 2021. The following are exempted from the restriction:
- Permanent residents from Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
In order to prove the place of residence, third-country nationals may present their residence permit, work permit, identity card, driving license or other documents, provided that they state the place of residence.
- EU Member States nationals and the Schengen Agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have a cohabitation agreement, as well as their minor children.
- Passengers travelling for essential reasons, including health issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons, persons in need of international protection.
- Medical and nursing staff, researchers and health professionals, if they demonstrate at the points of entry in the country, the exercise license profession or other appropriate evidence of their professional status and provided that their entry into the country relates to the exercise of their professional duties.
- Long-term residents of EU member states or Schengen agreement and third country nationals, holding a residence permit in EU member states or Schengen agreement.
- Members of government delegations.
- Members of diplomatic delegations or consulate authorities and delegations, members of international and European organizations, members of humanitarian organizations during the performance of their duties, military and security forces officials and of General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
- Personnel employed in the transport sector, including seamen, aircraft crews, the crews and the technical personnel of the leased aircraft firefighting equipment, lorry drivers and the absolutely necessary support staff for the transport of goods.
- Passengers in transit.
- Students.
- Persons caring for the elderly and people with disability.
- Seasonal workers in the field of agriculture.
Third country nationals subject to the prohibition herein have the right to submit request to the Greek Consular Authority of their place of residence or stay for their exceptional entry in the country for business or personal reasons.
For inquiries related to entry restrictions in Greece, passengers may contact the local Consulates or Embassies of Greece, by clicking here.
As the pandemic progresses, the directives in force and/or restrictions may be amended based on epidemiological criteria. We strongly suggest you contact the respective airline and/or travel agency for the latest available updates.
