Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated its guidelines for those preparing to travel to Greece from abroad.

Vaccinated travelers from the United States, Canada and Australia no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test when they arrive in Greece.

Inbound travelers to Greece from EU/Schengen countries and 33 non-EU countries that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate will no longer be subject to additional restrictions.

Travelers to Greece that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate will no longer need to be tested for Covid-19 before their trip as of February 7.

As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate safe travel, the European Commission proposed extending the use of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by a year.

The UN aviation agency ICAO has created a new system that aims to ensure the validity of health certificates, including those for Covid-19, used for travel.

The digital COVID certificate for travel in the EU is now valid for only 9 months after 2 doses of a vaccine against Covid-19.

Authorities in Cyprus have announced new entry requirements for travelers entering the country as of March 1.

The EU is proposing for member states to implement a “person-based approach” and allow holders of valid EU digital Covid certificates to travel restriction-free.

International travel associations are warning that travel measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 are not working.

From February 11, travelers wishing to visit England and Scotland will no longer have to take Covid-19 tests prior to travel if they have completed a full cycle of vaccination.

The Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives that concern flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad.

The European Council is recommending for EU member states to reintroduce temporary entry bans or travel restrictions for visitors from Argentina, Australia and Canada.

Greek authorities have updated the rules for inbound travelers, as part of preventive measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Fully vaccinated travelers entering the UK, as of January 7 will no longer need to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test or self-isolate on arrival.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has issued an update to the rule for travelers flying on domestic flights in Greece with a Covid-19 recovery certificate.

Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for cancelled trips due to Covid-19 to March 31, 2022, in view of ongoing restrictions.

Inbound travelers to Cyprus must now show a negative PCR result from a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure.

The European Commission decided that the Covid-19 certificate used for travel in the EU would only be valid for nine months without a booster shot.

All inbound travelers to Greece, regardless of vaccination status, must now present a negative Covid-19 test result taken before entering the country.