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URGENT NOTICE
Based on the course and the evaluation of the epidemiological data, it was decided that from 17/8 for the entry in Greece it becomes mandatory to present a negative molecular test for coronavirus (PCR test), which will be performed up to 72 hours before, for those who travel with flights from the following countries:
- Sweden,
- Czech Republic,
- Belgium,
- Spain
- Netherlands.
Announcement regarding flights from Bulgaria, Malta and Romania to Greece.
Passengers of flights from Bulgaria and Romania (as of Tuesday July 28th, 2020) and Malta (as of Wednesday August 12th, 2020 at 00.01 pm GMT+3) to Greece will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece.
Only travelers who carry a certificate of a negative RT-PCR test result will be allowed by the border authorities to enter the country. The certificates should be written in English and bear the name and passport/national ID number of the traveler.
The Laboratories that perform the RT-PCR testing should be:
- National Reference laboratories
- National Public Health Laboratories or
- Private laboratories which are accredited from the respective national accreditation authorities (not necessarily specifically for COVID-19).
Certificates that do not fulfill the above criteria will not be accepted. Certificate forgery is punished by Greek Law.
Travelers will still have to complete and submit their PLF form and may be subject to random testing upon arrival to the Greek border.
