After two years Corona in Greece many look back on a very successful tourism season. Last year, almost as many holidaymakers were counted in Hellas as before the pandemic. Islands such as Santorini and Mykonos even recorded a rush of visitors. There are no longer any restrictions for holidaymakers.
Like many European countries, Greece has almost all Corona measures lifted. The World Health Organization has officially declared the pandemic over. In this article, we summarize the most important facts about Corona in Greece and possible entry requirements.
#1 Important information for your holiday in Greece
Entry into Greece is again possible for EU citizens without restrictions. You no longer need proof to return to Germany. You can find out what you need to consider before your holiday in Greece here:
The following applies to entry into Greece:
- Entry is without Corona proof possible
- No proof of vaccination or recovery or test is required
- No online registration form (PLF) is required
- for Flights to Greece you don’t need proof
The following applies to the return journey to Germany:
- The return to Germany is without Corona proof possible
- No proof of vaccination or recovery or test is required
- No registration with Einreiseanmeldung.de is necessary
Can I book my Greece holiday without hesitation?
Yes! Since 2022, all measures have been lifted.
💡 → Would you like to finally get to know beautiful Hellas or discover a new island? Then you will find attractive offers here and can check prices directly: Package tour offers
Tourism groups such as TUI advertise with reasonable prices for Greece and flexible rebooking and cancellation options. Tour operators now allow free cancellations up to 14 days before departure and offer holiday trips with Covid Protect and travel cancellation insurance.
#2 Entry requirements for Greece
Proof of corona is no longer required for travel to Greece by air, land and sea. Entry is again possible for all holidaymakers.
→ You can also find all information about travel restrictions in Greece on the website of the Federal Foreign Office: Travel advice Greece
Do I need a Corona vaccination for my holiday in Greece?
No! Both unvaccinated and vaccinated holidaymakers are allowed to enter the country without additional proof. There are currently no restrictions for the unvaccinated in Greece.
Entry by air, land and sea
Currently, you can enter Greece by car, ferry, or plane. Both at the national borders and at the check-in at the airport or the ferry, no additional Corona proof is required!
- Arrival by plane: all Greek airports
- By land: the Balkan route is possible via EU and Schengen countries, such as Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and North Macedonia, as well as via Albania
- Arrival by ferry: the journey via Italy by ferry is possible at all times
For domestic flights and ferry connections from the mainland to the Greek islands, as well as from island to island, no additional test or Covid certificate must be proven. Carefree island hopping is fully possible again.
Is there still 3-G in Greece? For a holiday in Greece, a 3-G certificate is no longer required for entry, for facilities on site, or for returning to Germany. Masks are only compulsory in hospitals and nursing homes in isolated cases.
#3 Travel advice for your holiday in Greece
In the season from the end of April to the beginning of November, direct flights from Germany and other EU states to the Greek islands. The ferry ports in Italy and all Greek border crossings (Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey) are open for tourist travel.
Why it is worth traveling to Greece, you will learn in this article: Reasons for a holiday in Greece
What must be considered when leaving Greece?
Holidaymakers from Greece have to no longer register when returning home. The digital entry registration for entry into Germany was discontinued at the end of 31.12.2022.
General obligation to provide proof of entry (3G) do no longer exists. The Coronavirus Entry Ordinance (CoronaEinreiseV) expired on April 7, 2023. So no additional test or Covid certificate is required to return to Germany.
Where can I take a corona test in Greece?
A test on return to Germany is no longer mandatory. If you still want to take a test before departure for your own safety, you can still have this done in pharmacies and health clinics.
What do I have to consider when traveling to the islands?
The Transport from the mainland to the islands and vice versa, as well as from island to island, does not require corona proof (test, vaccination or recovery certificate).
When are hotels open in Greece?
The majority of hotels in Greece open every season from the end of April, including many package and all-inclusive hotels. There are no longer any restrictions in the hotels.
→ In these posts, we introduce you to popular hotels on Greek islands:
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- Kos Hotels TOP 20
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- Mykonos Hotels TOP 20
- Rhodes Hotels TOP 20
- Santorini Hotels TOP 20
Our experiences on holiday in Greece
In 2020 and 2021, we were on the road in Greece with our own car during the Corona pandemic. The entry took place via the Balkans, the known regulations and measures applied. Since 2022, we have not had any restrictions during our stay.
2021 was a very quiet year in Greece. The employees and service staff have adhered to the local hygiene concepts. The hygiene concepts continued to be well implemented in our accommodations. The beaches and restaurants were well visited again from 2022, and in 2023 the number of visitors was higher than before the pandemic.
#4 Corona situation in Greece
Since May 1, 2022, all 2G/3G regulations in Greece have been lifted. No Covid proof is required to enter gastronomic and cultural facilities in Greece. There is also no longer a mask requirement.
Corona cases on the Greek islands
In general, only a few corona cases occurred on the Greek islands. The natural isolation of the islands probably prevented the spread of the Corona pandemic in the popular holiday destinations.
The number of cases on the Greek islands are no longer listed by us. On the blog keeptalkinggreece Here you will find the weekly Corona numbers for Greece. The EODY (“Greek: RKI”) also reports Corona cases of the Greek islands and districts.
How did the Corona pandemic spread in Greece?
On average, about 55% of those infected with Corona in Greece were men and 45% women. 83% of the deceased were over 65 years old, and almost half of the Greeks who died with Corona were over 80 years old. The majority of patients already had at least one serious pre-existing condition before the corona infection (source: EODY).
Even for us, it is astonishing that the freedom-loving Greeks largely adhered to the Corona restrictions. In the end, it benefited the elderly in particular. Along with Italy, Greece has the highest rate of people over 65 in relation to the total population.
#5 A piece of Greece to take home
As long as we still have to wait for our Greece vacation in 2024, we are already dreaming of the Greek Islands or the beautiful mainland. Enclosed we have picked out a few beautiful books and films that wanderlust for Greece at least a little bit. The links listed point directly to Amazon*:
Books about Greece
- Entertaining holiday reading: Faux pas guide Greece*
- The tavern for the home: Cookbook Real Greek*
- A love story in Crete: Olives for breakfast*
- Romance on the dream island of Hydra: An island to fall in love with*
- Humorous story of a retiree: Kalimera, Hellas!*
Greece Films
- A comedy for fans of Greece: Highway to Hellas*
- A heartwarming family film: A Greek summer*
Greece Documentaries (free)
- From island to island – 4 Share on YouTube (Crete, Dodecanese, Cyclades, Peloponnese)
- From the peaks to the sea – 5 parts on YouTube (Epirus, Attica, Thessaly, Thrace, Halkidiki)
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