[MGSA-L] Entry requirements to vist Greece June 2021

[June Samaras]

*https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/06/18/travelling-greece-rules-2021/
<https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/06/18/travelling-greece-rules-2021/>*


*1] *  Current and up to date information for traveling to and within
Greece
 Air & International Travel
All passengers traveling on international flights to Greece are required to
fill in and electronically submit the compulsory Passenger Locator Form
(PLF) <https://travel.gov.gr/#/> not later than the previous day before
entering the country. Travelers will receive a confirmation email upon
submission of the PLF, which is a compulsory travel document that has to be
presented during boarding.
Greek residents who are passengers of international flights leaving Greece
are also required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF).

Additionally, until June 7th, 2021, all passengers above 5 years old and
regardless of nationality must meet one of the following conditions:


   - Display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, taken up to 72
   hours before the scheduled flight.
   - Present an official vaccination certificate in English, French,
   German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian, proving that travelers have completed
   their vaccination for Covid-19 at least 14 days before the scheduled
   flight. The vaccination certificate must include the name of the person,
   the type of vaccine given, the number of doses & inoculation dates.


   - Present proof of recovery from Covid-19, valid as of 2 months after
   positive test result (PCR or Rapid Antigen test) up to nine (9) months
   before travel.

Upon arrival, all passengers will be subject to random obligatory Covid-19
tests. If found positive, a 14-day quarantine under supervision is required
either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the
appropriate authorities.

Please note that the use of face masks is obligatory for everyone at all
airport areas both indoors and outdoors, except for children under 6 years
old and people with respiratory problems. A distance of 1.5 meters should
be kept during all phases of the traveling process and it is recommended
that one seat be left vacant next to each seated passenger.
Finally, passengers are encouraged to select e-services options prior to
their departure to the airport as well as within the airport areas to avoid
overcrowding.

Air & International Travel
All passengers traveling on international flights to Greece are required to
fill in and electronically submit the compulsory Passenger Locator Form
(PLF) <https://travel.gov.gr/#/> not later than the previous day before
entering the country. Travelers will receive a confirmation e-mail upon
submission of the PLF, which is a compulsory travel document that has to be
presented during boarding. Greek residents who are passengers of
international flights leaving Greece are also required to fill in the Passenger
Locator Form (PLF).Additionally, until June 7th, 2021, all passengers above
5 years old and regardless of nationality must meet one of the following
conditions:


   - Display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, taken up to 72
   hours before the scheduled flight.
   - Present an official vaccination certificate in English, French,
   German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian, proving that travelers have completed
   their vaccination for Covid-19 at least 14 days before the scheduled
   flight. The vaccination certificate must include the name of the person,
   the type of vaccine given, the number of doses & inoculation dates.


   - Present proof of recovery from Covid-19, valid as of 2 months after
   positive test result (PCR or Rapid Antigen test) up to nine (9) months
   before travel.

Upon arrival, all passengers will be subject to random obligatory Covid-19
tests. If found positive, a 14-day quarantine under supervision is required
either at home or at a designated temporary residence assigned by the
appropriate authorities.

2] Ferry Travel
As of May 14th, 2021, travel for holiday reasons is allowed in Greece,
which means you can catch the ferry to one of the celebrated Greek islands!
Prior to boarding, a health declaration questionnaire, provided via ferry
operators, must be filled out by all travelers, while a negative Covid-19
test is required. Covid-19 testing is not required for ferry trips to
mainland Greece from the islands, nor for island hopping, while children
under the age of 5 are exempt from this requirement.

Proof of negative Covid-19 test could be any of the following:

   - Vaccination certificate.
   - Negative result of PCR test carried out up to 72 hours before
   departure.
   - Negative result of Rapid Antigen test carried out up to 24 hours
   before departure.
   - Negative result of a Covid-19 self-test carried out up to 24 hours
   before departure (the result is declared through the Greek state self-test
   result declaration platform, as well as on the pre-boarding form).
   - Official confirmation of Covid-19 infection minimum 2 months and
   maximum 9 months before the departure date.

The use of face masks is mandatory both indoors and on the ferry decks and
a minimum distance of 1.5m must be followed at all times. Lastly, no more
than 2 passengers can stay in a single cabin unless they are family members
or they accompany a person with disabilities.


3] Domestic Travel By Car, Train & Intercity Buses (KTEL)
For people in Greece traveling between regions on the mainland by car,
train, or KTEL, there is a strong recommendation for them to take a
Covid-19 self-test before and after their trips. The maximum passenger
capacity on all public transport in Greece is 65 percent and the use of
masks remains mandatory at all times.

For more information please visit: travel.gov.gr <https://travel.gov.gr/#/>
 and aia.gr <https://www.aia.gr/traveler/travellers-info/faq-for-covid19>

*2]* *Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday extended its
standing notam for entry ban of non-EU citizens to June 26.*

CCAA noted that permanent residents of the European Union and the Schengen
area are exempted from this notam, as are citizens from the following
countries: Australia, North Macedonia, United Arab Emirates, United States
of America, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Belarus, Bahrain, New Zealand,
South Korea, Qatar, China, Kuwait, Ukraine, Rwanda, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
Singapore, Serbia, Thailand, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Japan
and Lebanon.

*All persons arriving in Greece from the above countries must either have a
certificate (in English) issued by the relevant authority in their country
of departure that they have completed vaccination at least 14 days before
arrival or have a negative result in a PCR test for Covid-19 performed in
the last 72 hours before arrival.*

The current notam came into effect on May 14.
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June Samaras
2020 Old Station Rd
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Tel : 905-542-1877
E-mail : june.samaras at gmail.com
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