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Greece has officially reopened for tourism starting June 15 to select countries, and to additional countries from July 1, 2020.
A Newer version of this article now exists at “Countries Allowed To Travel To Greece” Please go there for the most current and updated Greece travel info.
Beginning on June 15th, Greek officials said that the country will not restrict travelers coming from 29 countries.
Travelers who arrive from countries that are NOT on the list will be subject to mandatory testing for Covid-19 upon arrival and a quarantine period of one or two weeks.
Greece is taking steps to welcome more visitors in time for the summer vacation season. Starting June 15, international flights will be able to land at two airports in the country.
Passengers arriving from the pre-approved 29 country list: No quarantine measures or mandatory testing. Passengers could still face random testing.
The 29 countries on the pre approved list are: Albania, Australia, Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, New Zealand, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, South Korea, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Finland.
The two-tiered policy from the Greek government will be in effect from June 15th until June 30th but could be extended further.
IMPORTANT UPDATE JULY 1
As of July 1, 2020 Greece has decided to open its borders to tourists from all EU/EFTA nations, as well as 15 third-party nations suggested by the EU.
As of July 1, here is who can visit Greece:
EU/EFTA nations allowed to travel into Greece:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lichtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
Third-Party countries allowed entry into Greece
- Algeria
- Australia
- Georgia
- Japan
- Canada
- Morocco
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- Republic of Korea
- Rwanda
- Serbia
- Uruguay
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- China **only based on reciprocity
Read more about what countries can currently visit Greece, plus the entry requirements.
Starting July 1, all Greek airports that can handle international traffic will reopen to flights from abroad. At that time, random screening for the virus will apply to all arriving passengers unless public health considerations dictate stricter testing, a tourism ministry official said.
Entry Requirements as of July 1
Before arriving, ALL visitors are obliged to submit the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) which is available online, up to 48 hours before travelling. The visitors will receive a QR code which will be scanned upon arrival. QR code screening personnel direct passengers, depending on their QR code, either to the Covid-19 testing area or the exit. Visitors subjected into testing are obliged to self-isolate at the address of their final destination as declared on their passenger locator form (PLF) for 24 hours until the testing outcome. In case they are tested positive to Covid-19, they will have to stay isolated for 14 days to the dedicated quarantine hotels across the country.
“Greece at any stage retains the right to modify any of the above in light of changing circumstances,” the Foreign Ministry document states.
Greece imposed a lockdown early in its coronavirus outbreak, a move credited with limiting infections. The country had a total of 175 deaths and 2,915 confirmed cases as of Saturday. No cases have been detected on the vast majority of the Greek islands, which are popular vacation spots.
Tourism and related industries make up around 20% of the Greek economy, and the government has been anxious to ensure the tourist season is not lost this year. According to the Tourism Ministry, 350,000 jobs depend directly on tourism, as many as double that number indirectly.
Disclaimer: Greece’s reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling.
Read More: See our complete guide of countries now reopen for international tourism, which countries are expected to be able to travel to the EU, and more information about entry requirements into Greece
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A version of this article first appeared on USAToday
Sources: Government of Greece
Frankie Mejia
Saturday 9th of January 2021
I booked a trip 12/2020 for 9 Days in Greece from US staring 06/13/2021. We should have our vaccinations done before then. Will that make a difference on travel? Not sure if I should postpone now or wait.
Kashlee Kucheran
Saturday 9th of January 2021
It's far too early to tell at this point
Jaskaran Singh
Monday 14th of December 2020
I want to travel from Hungary to Kalamata (Greece), it possible??? and what documents I required for that?? could you please help me?
Kashlee Kucheran
Monday 14th of December 2020
If you are a Hungarian citizen, then you can fly into Greece with a 72-hour PCR test See the latest Greece entry requirements here: (Click HERE to read) (as this is a very old news article that has not been updated in 5 months)
Nwadike cynthia
Friday 23rd of October 2020
Hi, can a Nigerian tourist visit Greece? There's no direct flight from Nigeria now, but can a Nigerian visit Greece at the moment?
Kashlee Kucheran
Friday 23rd of October 2020
No sorry not at this time Countries that can visit are listed here: (Click HERE to read)
Iryna Pantelyuk
Tuesday 6th of October 2020
Can I travel to Greece from USA
Kashlee Kucheran
Tuesday 6th of October 2020
No sorry not at this time. Unless of course you are a Greek national returning home
Nidhi
Thursday 1st of October 2020
What about the tourist from India and Qatar can visit Greece in the month of December
Kashlee Kucheran
Thursday 1st of October 2020
Sorry, at this time, both India and Qatar are not permitted. It's very hard to say what the rules will be in December