Greece: Authorities maintaining COVID-19-related restrictions as of June 21 /update 62

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Authorities in Greece are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of June 21. Entry is permitted for foreign travelers from the EU and Schengen Area countries, as well as travelers from Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, China, Israel, Kuwait, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Ukraine, as well as the UAE, UK, and the US. All arrivals must complete Greece's Passenger Locator Form (PLF) detailing the place and duration of their stay. Arriving travelers must also present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, a negative result from a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours or 48 hours before arrival, respectively, or an official document certifying that they have recently recovered from COVID-19. Travelers may be selected to undergo a rapid test upon arrival; travelers found positive will need to self-isolate for either seven days if they are vaccinated or 10 days if they are not.

Travelers to any of the Greek islands, including those traveling domestically, must fill out a special sea travel COVID-19 declaration and possess either a certificate of vaccination, a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test no older than 72 hours, a negative rapid test taken within 24 hours, or evidence that they have recently recovered from COVID-19. The Promachonas and Ormenio land border crossings with Bulgaria operate 24/7, while the Nimfea crossing with Bulgaria and the Evzonoi border crossing with North Macedonia operate 07:00-23:00 daily.

Domestic Restrictions
The nation's nightly curfew runs from 01:30-05:00. Individuals may only leave their homes for essential reasons, such as work-related duties or seeking medical assistance, during curfew hours. Most businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to social distancing requirements. Tighter local restrictions remain in place in areas experiencing higher COVID-19 activity. Facemasks remain mandatory in indoor and outdoor public spaces.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

Greek Government Coronavirus Portal (Greek)
World Health Organization (WHO)
General Secretariat for Civil Protection
Passenger Locator Form
Sea Travel Form
Schengen Area Countries