Those who can’t wait to be among the first to visit Greece since the official start of the tourist season this week will be pleased to learn that many of the restrictive measures have been lifted since Friday, May 14th. Holidays in our southern neighbor are close to normal, although the impact of the pandemic cannot be completely ignored.
Travel to Greece
Crossing the border checkpoints will continue with a negative AKP test, for entry into Greece, or a vaccination certificate, as well as a mandatory completed PLF form no later than 24 hours before entering the country.
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As of Friday, the Greek version of the “green certificate” for travel to the islands (with the exception of Lefkada and Evia) comes into force when it comes to travel by water or air. Those wishing to travel must have a vaccination certificate (at least 14 days after the second dose), a negative PCR test performed up to 72 hours before the trip, a negative rapid test result or a rapid home test performed in the next 24 hours, or a document certifying the recovery of KOVID-19 (2 months after illness and up to 9 months) .. All domestic and foreign passengers over the age of 5 will be required to comply with these conditions.
Rules and movement in Greece
As of Friday, May 14, the system of text messages for leaving home in Greece ends.
The curfew will be moved, which will start at 12:30 after midnight instead of 11 o’clock in the evening, and the restrictions on travel in the country will be removed as part of a gradual return to normalcy after months of restrictions, Kathimerini newspaper reported.
Also from Friday, the shops return to their usual work, leaving only the rules for social distance. The restriction will be that each buyer has an area of 25 square meters.
Restaurants in Greece will remain without music at least until the end of May.
The summer cinemas will open on May 21, and the open-air cultural spaces – on May 28. From June, weddings and open-air baptisms with a maximum of 100 attendees will be allowed.
Masks are still mandatory indoors and outdoors, except on the beach, and the fine is 300 euros for not wearing.
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