Travel to Greece: the new rules to know
It is time for reopenings, in Europe and beyond, which involves the delineation of new regulations. This is what happens [...]
It is time for reopenings, in Europe and beyond, which involves outlining new regulations. This is the case in Greece, which has updated its regulations. As of July 5, anyone who wants to set foot on one of the beautiful islands for a relaxing vacation will need to have precise documentation with them. It is necessary to be able to show proof of vaccination that has taken place or, alternatively, of recovery from Covid, with development of the necessary antibodies. In short, the Green Pass Or a medical document with the reference study data on it.
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Different is the case for those who are not vaccinated at all or have received only the first dose. A negative rapid antigenic or molecular test is required for this type of passenger. It should be emphasized, however, that these restrictions, as well as those related to minors explained below, do not, for the time being, affect some islands. These are. Luecade, Euba e Salamine. An update in the coming days is not ruled out, considering the words of Nikos Jardalias, deputy minister for citizen protection. The latter emphasized that a Tight control also for travel between the regions of Continental Greece.
Minors in Greece
What are the restrictions for accompanied minors traveling to one of the islands in the Greece? The country turns out to be less restrictive toward the very young. Specifically, there is no testing for all the Subjects under the age of 12 years.
Travelers aged between the ages of 12 and 17, on the other hand, will have to take a test before they leave. For them, however, any type will be allowed, including the inexpensive test they can take at home, available at the supermarket or pharmacy. Necessary measures, announced by the government, following the increase in cases of the Delta variant of Covid.
Greece, the other rules
The new additions come on top of previously approved regulations in Greece. Regarding the certificate of vaccination, for example, it is good to remember how it must have been inoculated for at least 14 days. Different, on the other hand, is the case for the certification of recovery from Covid. In fact, it is valid for nine months, starting from the 20th day after the first positivity.
Total openness for testing. The government accepts without reservation both the PCR, performed within 72 hours of departure, and the rapid test, i.e., the antigenic, to be performed within 48 hours before arrival. The precautions of the Greek authorities do not stop there. Every visitor must fill out the Passenger Locator Form, that is, a form that allows a quick analysis of some essential data:
- place of origin
- travel time
- address of the planned place of stay in Greece
A key step in being able to quickly operate full traceability, so as to recreate the chain of contagion in case of alerts. Being without such a document results in a 500 euro fine. Finally, it should not be ruled out that on arrival at the airport you will be subjected to rapid random tests. These are mandatory and the authorities reserve the right to do so. Should the swabs prove positive, they will proceed with transfer to one of the appropriate facilities for a period of quarantine.
