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This is what we all feared! Greece is to impose new travel restrictions starting really soon, it seems that the peak tourist season is over and they're making changes like last year

www.schengenvisainfo.com

EU to Reimpose Entry Ban on Travellers From US & 5 Other Third Countries on Monday, Sources Say

For the most recent update on this topic, check EU Council Recommends Reinstating Travel Restrictions for Visitors from US, Israel, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Lebanon! Two officials within the European Union institutions have confirmed for Reuters that the EU Council will on Monday...
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Thanks for letting us know!! ??????
 
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Is there any update regarding new travel restrictions from US to Greece.
 
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Miacat said:
Is there any update regarding new travel restrictions from US to Greece.
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Here is the most recent travel restrictions for people looking to travel from the United States to Greece (EU):

www.wsj.com

EU Travel Recommendations: What U.S. Travelers Need to Know

Many countries are in no hurry to close to U.S. travelers just yet.
www.wsj.com www.wsj.com

www.nytimes.com

E.U. Proposes New Travel Restrictions on Unvaccinated U.S. Visitors

The door that opened in June may close for some again as E.U. officials see American coronavirus cases surge.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com

www.cntraveler.com

E.U. Removes U.S. from ‘Safe Travel’ List—What That Means for Travelers

Two months after it green lit Americans for travel, the European Union has reverted its recommendation amid rising coronavirus cases.
www.cntraveler.com www.cntraveler.com
 
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kosta_karapinotis said:
This is what we all feared! Greece is to impose new travel restrictions starting really soon, it seems that the peak tourist season is over and they're making changes like last year

www.schengenvisainfo.com

EU to Reimpose Entry Ban on Travellers From US & 5 Other Third Countries on Monday, Sources Say

For the most recent update on this topic, check EU Council Recommends Reinstating Travel Restrictions for Visitors from US, Israel, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Lebanon! Two officials within the European Union institutions have confirmed for Reuters that the EU Council will on Monday...
www.schengenvisainfo.com www.schengenvisainfo.com
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Thanks! I was hoping to travel to Greece in the fall but I guess I’ll have to postpone my trip to next year, if covid finally gives us a rest. Also, I just read that the rules will change in 2022 and that we will need to fill in an ETIAS application to enter Greece, on top of the current travel restrictions. It doesn’t seem too complicated and pretty straightforward but I wanted to share this information if you didn’t already know.
 
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