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According to greekcitytimes.com, these are the requirements for traveling to Greece
  • Display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, taken up to 72 hours before the scheduled flight.
  • Present an official vaccination certificate in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian, proving that travelers have completed their vaccination for Covid-19 at least 14 days before the scheduled flight. The vaccination certificate must include the name of the person, the type of vaccine given, the number of doses & inoculation dates.
  • Present proof of recovery from Covid-19, valid as of 2 months after positive test result (PCR or Rapid Antigen test) up to nine (9) months before travel.
Upon arrival, all passengers will be subject to random obligatory Covid-19 tests.
 
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knicks_fan87 said:
According to greekcitytimes.com, these are the requirements for traveling to Greece
  • Display a negative molecular test (PCR) for COVID-19, taken up to 72 hours before the scheduled flight.
  • Present an official vaccination certificate in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian, proving that travelers have completed their vaccination for Covid-19 at least 14 days before the scheduled flight. The vaccination certificate must include the name of the person, the type of vaccine given, the number of doses & inoculation dates.
  • Present proof of recovery from Covid-19, valid as of 2 months after positive test result (PCR or Rapid Antigen test) up to nine (9) months before travel.
Upon arrival, all passengers will be subject to random obligatory Covid-19 tests.
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Thanks for sharing! These guidelines have been getting so overwhelming and confusing, I can't keep up!
 
I find it helpful to monitor this link from the Greek Embassy in the United States:

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10/5/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States
gr.usembassy.gov gr.usembassy.gov
 
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