If travelers from other countries test negative for the COVID-19 rapid antigen test, they can now enter Greece without restrictive measures to stop the spread of the virus, because the latter’s authorities have decided to recognize such tests.
In addition, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com, the authorities of the Republic of Greece have also decided to exempt children under the age of 12 from the COVID-19 requirements, including a certificate proving that they are negative for the virus.
According to the announcement issued by the Ministry of Tourism of Greece, the above changes will apply to citizens of countries that are allowed to travel to and from Greece for tourism purposes.
Such measures taken by the Greek authorities also help to simplify the travel of international tourists in the summer.
The Republic of Greece allows all tourists who have obtained the EU COVID-19 vaccine passport in digital or printed form to enter.
The Ministry of Tourism of Greece announced: “The purpose of all control agreements is to provide convenience to travelers who wish to visit our country, while always and absolutely giving priority to protecting the health and safety of tourists and Greek citizens.”
The Athens authorities continue to impose entry bans on third country nationals to prevent further spread of the virus.
The statement read: “Temporarily prohibit all third country nationals from entering the country in any way or by any means, including air, sea, rail and road connections, from any point of entry.”
The Greek government announced that citizens of EU member states and the Schengen area are not covered by the ban.
Permanent residents of the following countries will also be exempt from entry bans; Albania, Australia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Israel, Canada, Belarus, New Zealand, South Korea, Qatar, China, Kuwait, Ukraine, Rwanda, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand.
Seasonal workers engaged in agriculture and fisheries and third-country nationals who have obtained valid residence permits are also excluded from the ban.
According to data released by the World Health Organization, Greece has recorded a total of 417,253 cases of COVID-19 infection and 12,494 deaths.
However, yesterday the Greek authorities reported that the number of people infected with COVID-19 had almost halved, a figure that prompted the country’s leaders to continue lifting current restrictions.
To help Balkan countries recover from the damage caused by the virus, earlier this month, the European Commission approved a total of 800 million yuan in financial support under the Interim Framework for State Aid.
Last month, Greece introduced the EU’s digital COVID-19 certificate to simplify the travel process and welcome more tourists this summer.
Post time: Jun-23-2021