Greece has relaxed its rules on mask-wearing when travelling around the country for holidaymakers from Wednesday June 1, but some rules on the wearing of protective masks still apply in certain areas.
For example, everyone is required to wear a face covering when in hospitals, care facilities and public transport – but it is no longer necessary to do so when in retail outlets or local supermarkets. On flights in and out of the country, it is no longer required for passengers to wear face coverings either.
This relaxing of the rules around mask-wearing followings the similar ramp down of the requirements to present a Covid vaccine cert when visiting bars and restaurants in the country, which came into place on May 1, and the dropping of the need for a passenger locator form for all travellers intro Greece – which was scrapped on March 15.
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Travellers from the UK no longer need to show proof of vaccination, recovery from Covid-19 or display a negative Covid test to enter the Hellenic country either. All of this means enjoying your holiday to the Mediterranean destination has probably been easier than it has been for a couple of years.
Holidaymakers should be warned that while you do not need a Covid certificate to enter Greece, you still may be pulled aside for random Covid-19 rapid testing, and required to self-isolate for five days if you’re found to be positive for the disease. You may be able to stay in the accommodation you’ve already booked, or be required to enter hotel quarantine (paid for by the Greek state), depending on your individual circumstances.
Following the end of your isolation period, those who’ve tested positive will need to wear a high quality mask (FPP2 or N95) or double mask when entering indoor public spaces in the country for a further five days. Anyone who tests positive for Covid and doesn’t follow the guidelines outlined, may be fined up to €5,000 (£4,255) or face arrest.
