So far, trips to Greece could take place almost without hesitation - since March 7, the whole country has been a risk area.
What travelers should now consider.
The Greek islands were largely spared from the COVID-19 virus.
The Federal Foreign Office is now warning against traveling to all of Greece.
Due to the high number of infections
, the travel warning has been in effect since March 7, 2021. On the website of the Foreign Office it says: "Nationwide, the incidence is far more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over seven days, which is why
all of Greece is
classified
as a risk
area." Greece severely affected by COVID-19.
Risk area Greece: what applies to entry?
Regardless of whether you want to enter the country by sea, air or land, the prerequisite for successful entry into the country is the
certificate of a negative PCR test
.
It is also important that this document comes from the country of departure and was issued in English, stating your details.
The test must also not be more than 72 hours ago.
In individual cases, free rapid COVID-19 tests are also carried out on arrival in Greece.
In addition, travelers must first go into a
seven-day quarantine
at home.
An online form must also be filled out at least 24 hours before departure before the start of the journey.
The
online notification
must comply with all entering the country.
If the registration is successful, travelers will receive a "confirmation with a QR code, which will be automatically sent by email on the day of entry at the latest," according to the Foreign Office.
If you cannot show this code, you face a hefty fine of 500 euros.
This must be shown both at check-in and at boarding.
In addition, travelers should observe the entry regulations of the transit countries when entering and leaving Germany by land.
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Travel warning: what are the hygiene rules in Greece?
In Greece, too, the general
obligation to wear mouth and nose protection
applies
in all public as well as closed rooms.
“Violations are punished with a fine of 300 euros.
Distance
rules must be adhered to everywhere, ”said the Federal Foreign Office.
As in Germany, travelers should adhere to the relevant rules and measures that apply in Greece.
The
obligation to test and quarantine
must also be observed.
If COVID-19 symptoms occur, travelers are asked to consult a doctor and inform the hotel staff.
If you test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival, you will be taken to a quarantine hotel.
You will stay there for an estimated 14 days and are not allowed to leave the room.
(swa)
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