COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Greece (3 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Non-EU citizens and US and Canadian citizens are not allowed to enter until further notice.

  • Travellers from the following countries can enter without restrictions: EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Vatican City, Monaco, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Japan, Rwanda, Thailand, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, UAE, and Uruguay.

• Travellers from the following countries can enter subject to some restrictions: Bulgaria, Belgium, Malta, Hungary, Romania, and Spain.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Transit is allowed through the country without restrictions.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Some travellers may be subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival, depending on the QR code confirmation from the Passenger Locator Form.

• Travellers arriving through land borders will be tested upon arrival.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Test certificates issued outside of Greece must be from tests performed by accredited laboratories. The certificate must be written in English and include the name and passport or national ID number of the traveller.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• All travellers must present a negative test certificate obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival.

• Passengers under 10 years of age and passengers in transit are exempt.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• If a traveller is tested on arrival, they are expected to quarantine until the results are available. If the result is positive, the traveller must quarantine for 14 days. If the result is negative, they may exit quarantine.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Travellers who are eligible to enter Greece must complete the Passenger Locator Form at least 24 hours before travel.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open to both domestic and international flights.

• Domestic flight restriction has extended until 7 December and international flight restrictions have extended until 14 December.

• Ban on flight routes between Greece and Turkey remain in effect until further notice.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Borders with Turkey, North Macedonia are open for essential travel only.

• The government has closed the border with Albania in Krystallopigi.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• Greece authority has extended nationwide lockdown until 7 December.

• A curfew is in place from 21:00 to 5:00 until further notice.

• The health safety map lists safety restrictions in all 74 Greek regional units, depending on the degree of risk that is indicated by one of four levels (traffic light colour-coded):

• Level 1 – Green – Low risk

• Level 2 – Yellow – Moderate risk

• Level 3 – Orange – High risk

• Level 4 – Red – Very high risk

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Public gatherings are limited to a maximum of nine people. Public events can have up to 50 people in attendance.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required.

• Under the national lockdown, non-essential travel is prohibited.

• Those who need to leave their houses for essential services must send an SMS with the reason, or fill out a document. Documents and instructions are available here.

• Ferry travel to the islands has resumed.

• Public transportation is operating. Taxis are allowed to operate, but with only two passengers.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops may open, following strict hygiene guidelines.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open for travellers.

Restaurants open?

• No

• Restaurants are closed under the new lockdown.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars are closed under the new lockdown.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Beaches and tourist areas are open with strict hygiene protocols.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Personal care services have resumed with strict COVID-19 protocol.

Events allowed?

• No

• No gatherings are allowed.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor spaces.

Other

• Schools are allowed to open, however, universities will remain closed.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.