Greece Passenger Locator Form (COVID-19)

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According to the new measures taken by the Greek authorities, all travelers who intend to enter Greece must present their Passenger Locator Form.

The Grece Passenger Locator Form is a new travel document in which you will specify information related to your trip, like accommodation details and address. You will also be requested to complete personal information.

It is really important for you to fill out the application with truthful information.

iVisa.com can help you through this process. All you have to do is to start the application and follow the simple steps. Our team will review the information to make sure everything is correct to process your Greece Passenger Locator Form. Once it’s issued, we will send it right away to your email address. You will receive a QR code on your departure date, which you will have to show to the authorities at the port of entry. However, we will send you the URL which will show the QR code, but as we have mentioned before, it will only be available the day you plan to enter Greece.

Note for travelers entering in Greece through the Promachonas land border: All travelers entering through this port of entry for non-essentials reasons must present upon arrival a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19 performed up to 72 hours prior your entry to Greece, however, a Greece Passenger Locator Form will be requested as well.

The following points of entry: Nymphaea (Bulgaria), Evzoni (North Macedonia), Kipoi (Turkey), Krystallopigi (Albania), and Kakavia (Albania) are open to Greek citizens, residence permit holders or permanent residents of Greece, trucks carrying international cargo, and people entering for necessary or professional travel which needs to be properly documented.

Additionally:

The points of entry at Kakavia and Krystallopigi are open to Special Expatriate Identity Card holders.

The entry point at Evzoni is open to ambulances transporting EU or EULEX diplomatic, military, or administrative personnel or their family members to hospitals in Thessaloniki.

Required Documents to Apply

A current valid passport, with at least 6-month validity.
A credit/debit card or a PayPal account.

Important Instructions

All travelers must complete their Passenger Locator Form until the day before entering the country. It is not possible to apply the same day of your arrival in Greece.
Only one Passenger Locator Form is required per family / household / group traveling together. The information of the other travelers must be included in the main form.
Keep in mind that this document DOES NOT replace a visa. If your country requires a visa, the immigration officers will ask for your Visa when you enter Greece.
At the airport, you must show the QR Code that we will send to you, either on your cell phone or printed, to the Greek Health Authorities. If your travel departure begins prior to your day of arrival, the QR code will be enabled during the trip. In this case, you will be allowed to show the confirmation email we will send to you in pdf format to board the flight.
Only travelers who carry a certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result will be allowed by the border authorities to enter the country. This does not apply to Greek citizens, permanent residents of Greece and travelers for essential professional reasons.

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What is the Greece Passenger Locator Form?

It’s a new travel document which has been designed by the Greek authorities in order to enter Greece. The form will ask you about your personal information and information regarding your trip. You have until the day before your departure date to complete it.

Note that travelers who will enter through Promachonas border station must present upon arrival a negative test result (PCR) for COVID-19 performed up to 72 hours prior arrival.

Who is allowed to travel to Greece?

All travelers who are residents from EU+ countries are allowed to travel to Greece. EU+ consists of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland.

Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity

Other country’s citizens are allowed to travel to Greece only for essential travel.

NOTE: Travelers should be laboratory tested with RT-PCR of oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swab.

Is it mandatory to obtain it if I’m going to travel to Greece?

Yes! We highly encourage travelers to obtain their Greece Passenger Locator Form before their trip so issues can be avoided at the port of entry.

But, I’m not going out of the airport, Do I need it?

It won’t be necessary if you remain in the transit zone, however, if you plan going out to explore the city you will need it.

Do I need a printed copy of the Greece Passenger Locator Form?

The Greece Passenger Locator Form will be sent alongside with a QR code, it’s highly recommended to take printed copies with you on your trip.

What do I need to obtain the Greece Passenger Locator Form?

The only thing you need to do is to fill out the online form providing detailed information about you, your point of departure, your previous stays in other countries, and the address of your stay while in Greece. Luckily for you, iVisa.com has designed it all all our customers can complete it in a few minutes without any issue.

How long does it take and how much does it cost?

The price will depend on the processing time you choose. Luckily for you, we have 3 different options for you to choose if you are in a hurry:

Standard Processing Time: 24 hours - USD 20.00.
Rush Processing Time: 8 hours - USD 35.00.
Super Rush Processing Time: 4 hours - USD 60.00.

What other documents do I need to travel to Greece?

In order to enter Greece you will need a valid ordinary passport and the Greece Passenger Locator Form.

If you are not from a visa-exempt country it is probable you will need a visa too. You can check this information by visiting our Visa checker.

Important: Passengers of flights from Bulgaria, Romania, and Malta to Greece will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before entry to Greece. This requirement doesn’t apply to Greek citizens, permanent residents of Greece, and travelers for essential professional reasons.

How does it work?

After you fill out the form, our dedicated team will process it and once it’s ready we will send it right away to your email address. The email will have the link which will show you the QR Code, however, this QR Code will only be available the day of your trip, so you will have to check it on your departure date.

What will happen If I’m going by air?

If your flight starts before your arrival date you will be able to show the confirmation email (which we will send you) and the airline staff will allow you to continue your trip. Once in the Greek airport, Depending on their QR code/confirmation, you will be directed either to the screening area where you will be tested for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) by a health team or to the exit (to baggage claim area or passport control). Then, after finishing the test you will be directed to the exit.

The test result will take at least 24 hours, so during that period of time it’s highly recommended to practice social distancing, if you start developing any kind of COVID-19 symptom, contact the National Public Health Organization (EODY) immediately.

If your test result is positive, the authorities will contact you and proceed with the health protocol in place, otherwise, you will be allowed to continue with your activities in Greece.

What can I do if I have multiple stop-overs in Greece?

You must declare this to the authorities and report your initial destination and your travel itinerary for the next seven days.

What is the protocol if I’m going by sea?

Depending on your QR Code, you will be directed to a screening area where you will be tested for the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 by a trained health team or to the exit point. The test result will be available in 24 hours, so during that time it’s highly recommended to practice social distancing.

If you start developing symptoms, contact the National Public Health Organization (EODY) immediately.

If your test result is positive, the authorities will contact you and proceed with the health protocol in place, if it’s negative you will be able to continue with the activities you planned for your trip.

What will happen if I’m going through land?

Depending on your QR Code result, you will be tested for COVID-19 and then directed to the port of entry. You will have to wait at least 24 hours for your test result, it’s recommended to stay in isolation during that period of time.

If your test is positive, the authorities will contact you to inform you about the health protocol you must follow, if the test result is negative you will be able to continue with our trip as you planned.

NOTE: all travelers entering Greece for non-essential reasons through Promachonas border station, are obliged to present upon arrival a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece.

All Travelers should be laboratory tested with RT-PCR of oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swab. Only travelers who carry a certificate of a negative RT-PCR test result will be allowed by the greek authorities to enter Greece. The certificates must be written in English and bear the name and passport/national ID number of the traveler.

Where can I contact you?

Contact us through any of our customer service channels here. Don’t be afraid, our customer service agents are available 24/7 to solve all your unresolved questions.

Where can I find more information?

Read more about the Greece Passenger Locator Form by clicking here.

Learn more about the Greece Passenger Locator Form

Greece is a beautiful country that is known for its rich culture and history. People visit this country to see its serene islands. However, due to the current Covid-19 situation, every country has closed its borders for tourists or people visiting from other countries. Greece had also closed its borders for travelers due to this pandemic and now re-opened its gates from 1st, July 2020 with some strict protocols and preventive measures to prevent the Covid-19 spread. There are around twenty-seven airports across the country that are welcoming passengers from almost fourteen non-European countries. Seven land border crossings and seven ports are also welcoming travelers from different parts of the world excluding Russia, the United States of America, and Israel where the number of Covid-19 cases on the reasonably higher side.

To keep everyone safe and healthy, the Greek government has determined how to welcome travelers and perform essential diagnostic screening. For this purpose, every traveler is requested to complete a Greece Passenger Locator Form before their trip to this country. Greece Passenger Locator Form is now a vital component in the planning of risk assessment. It is essential for every passenger traveling to Greece to fill their Passenger Locator Form prior to their arrival to the country. Through this Health Declaration form, you have to provide every single information about your departure point, countries you have visited earlier with the duration of your stays, and where you will be staying in Greece. If you are going to stay at different locations, you must provide information about the place or address where you will be staying for the first twenty-four hours. When you complete the Greece Passenger Locator Form, you will receive a confirmation email. Also, you will receive a link having a unique QR code in the confirmation email on the day of your scheduled arrival.

If you have to travel a day before your arrival, you can show your confirmation email as you will receive your QR code while you will be on your flight to Greece. The Greece Passenger Locator Form is very important for your travel as only through this form, you will be allowed to enter Greece and enjoy your trip to this amazing country of astonishing beaches. You must fill this form 48 hours prior to your trip to Greece. You can fill this form using your computer, laptop, or mobile or you can just contact iVisa.com for their amazing service. The information provided by you in the health declaration will be stored in the database and after analyzing this information you will receive a special and unique barcode. With the utilization of this barcode, when you arrive at the Greece airport, Greek authorities will decide whether you need to go through the Covid-19 testing or not. As per the protocol announced by the Greek government, every traveler who will be entering Greece through Promachonas border station for any reason needs to present a negative report for the Covid-19 molecular test. This test must be performed within 72 hours prior to their entry to Greece. Also, if you are entering through this border station, you must get tested with RT-PCR of the nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab.

Based on the announcement, you will be allowed to enter the country by the border authorities only if you carry the certificate for the negative RT-PCR test result. You must keep in mind that your name and passport number or national ID number should be written in the certificate. Also, this certificate needs to be written in the English language only. You must get this testing done by National Reference Laboratories, National Public Health Laboratories, or Private Laboratories accredited from respective national authorities. If you will not fulfill all the criteria, your certificate will not be approved. With this certificate, completion and submission of the Greece Passenger Locator Form is a must to enter Greece. According to the protocol for air arrivals, when you arrive at the entry gate, you will be transferred to the area where the screening will be performed. You will have to show the QR code utilizing your mobile or printed copy of the QR code. If you don’t have a QR code, you can show your confirmation email.

Based on the QR code you show, the authorities will decide whether you have to direct towards the screening area for Covid-19 testing or to the exit for the baggage claim section. If you will have to go through testing, you will have to take precautions and practice social distancing as the result for Covid-19 testing will be available within 24 hours. If you are planning to visit multiple places in Greece, you must declare this and report about your first destination with your seven days travel itinerary. If you get a positive test result for Covid-19, the authorities will contact you and proceed according to the health protocol. If you are planning to travel through the sea, you will be directed to the special entry gate. Just like air travel, you have to show your QR code or confirmation email. On the basis of your QR code, you will be directed towards the screening area or exit gate. You will be requested to present your seven days itinerary if you have to go through the testing process.

Similarly, in case you will be arriving at Greece land borders, you have to show your passport and go through the customs procedure. Depending upon your QR code, screening personnel will decide your exit. According to this latest announcement, from 1st July onwards, every resident from Eu countries such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, European Union, Lichtenstein, Iceland, and Norway can visit Greece by utilizing Greece Passenger Locator form. Based on this announcement, residents from other countries like Australia, Japan, Algeria, Morocco, Canada, New Zealand, Georgia, South Korea, China, Rwanda, Tunisia, Thailand, and Uruguay are subjected to the confirmation of reciprocity and on their Health Declaration Form as well. Before planning a trip to Greece, you must keep a check on your health so that you can enjoy the trip to the fullest.

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