We take stock of the health situation and the measures to be followed during your trip to mainland Greece, Crete, the Cyclades or the Ionian Islands this winter during the Covid-19 period.
[Mis à jour le 3 décembre 2021 à 16h38] The rise in Covid-19 cases and the appearance of the Omicron variant have forced several countries in Europe to put in place new health measures and restrictions. In Greece, the Prime Minister announced at the end of November that the vaccine against Covid-19 would now be compulsory for all over 60 years of age. “Greeks over the age of 60 must make an appointment for a first vaccine by January 16. Their vaccination is now compulsory.” If the 500,000 Greeks concerned do not get vaccinated by then, they will have to pay a monthly fine of 100 euros.
French tourists wishing to travel to Greece this winter will have to complete an online PLF localization form (or Passenger Locator Form) no later than the day before their arrival in the country. This form, available in French, can be stored on the VisitGreece application. Travelers over 12 years old must also present when boarding or at the airport of arrival, one of the following documents: a complete vaccination certificate, a negative PCR test of less than 72 hours or an antigen test less than 48 hours before boarding or proof of recovery from the Covid by presenting a certificate of infection, established following a positive test dating more than a month after infection and less than 6 months. Greece recognizes the European health pass and accepts documents written in French.
When you arrive in Greece, random screening is possible at the airport. If the result is positive, you will have to observe a 10-day quarantine, reduced to 7 days for vaccinated travelers, in a hotel designated and paid by the authorities, who will not cover the costs of canceling your stay.
After several months of confinement, Greece lifted all its health measures on May 14, 2021 for its population but also for tourists. From now on, visitors will have to complete an online PLF tracing form at least the day before their arrival in Greece and present a complete vaccination certificate completed at least 14 days before travel or a negative PCR test of less than 72 hours to enter the territory (also required for children from 5 years old).
Any certificate may be drawn up in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian; it must also include the surname and first name of the traveler as indicated on his passport. On arrival in Greece, all travelers are subjected to a random screening for Covid-19 (RT-PCR test) or a rapid random antigen test.
Residents of EU countries are exempted from the 7-day preventive quarantine by presenting a negative PCR test or a vaccination certificate of more than 14 days.
No, there is no curfew in Greece. Wearing a mask remains compulsory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, for all persons aged 4 or over.
Museums have reopened all over Greece. Outdoor cinemas and theaters also reopened at the end of May 2021.
Yes, the travel conditions are the same for mainland Greece and Crete. To get there, it is necessary to present proof of vaccination or a PCR test of less than 72 hours when boarding. A curfew is in effect from 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. and restaurants, bars and shops are open.
The beaches of mainland Greece, the Cyclades and the Ionian Islands have reopened for swimming. Navigation on a private boat and recreational fishing are permitted.