New Greek PLF (Covid-19 passenger arrival form) - Anyone already received a QR code?
Aug 6, 2020, 12:53 pm
#107
Join Date: Jan 2016
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there probably is one already, but most ppl in Mykonos are young so aren’t showing symptoms and they are not proactively testing anyone there (except some tourists and alemagou) Let’s see what happens. Alemagou is one of the most popular clubs in the island! It’s closed now but was packed the previous days!
but it’s not just Mykonos, it’s everywhere in GR
but it’s not just Mykonos, it’s everywhere in GR
Aug 9, 2020, 12:15 pm
#109
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Location: NYC/PSP
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It's 1.5 hours before my flight LHR-ATH and still no QR code. Granted, we land at 2:20am and I THINK the QR codes are sent at midnight before the arrival day, so hopefully will receive it while in flight. I do have the confirmation email though.
Aug 9, 2020, 3:12 pm
#110
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Correction. Throat swab, not nose. Was first off the flight, and at 2am there was no queue. Very efficient. Scan of the QR code, said ahhhh, and was done.
Last edited by justforfun; Aug 9, 2020 at 5:19 pm
Aug 10, 2020, 1:47 am
#112
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Aug 21, 2020, 12:02 am
#113
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At ATH 2 big fireman waiting at the entrance to immigration. I think they basically check your first number and direct you to the testers or immigration. I had a 7 and was tested. Only a family of 4 in front of me, one being tested, took an extra 3 mins than going straight to immigration. Say aaaah
Sep 7, 2020, 5:32 am
#115
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The way they have handled previous covid-19 increases for EU countries was to institute required negative tests before boarding, which is no less complicated...
Last edited by nk15; Sep 7, 2020 at 5:55 am
Sep 7, 2020, 5:36 am
#116
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I think the worst-case scenario is they could require a negative RT-PCR test result taken no earlier than 72h before the time of entry to Greece. So far such changes were usually announced with a couple days' notice but people arriving in the transitional period were more likely to be tested on arrival. I wouldn't expect a complete ban though.
Sep 7, 2020, 6:43 am
#119
Join Date: Nov 2014
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Should be fine then as long as it states your passport #.
Mar 16, 2021, 2:11 pm
#120
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For anyone curious - The PLF is now generated on-the-fly when you submit the details. No more waiting until midnight.
Just did my application and got code starting with 91. Not sure if that is a good sign..
Just did my application and got code starting with 91. Not sure if that is a good sign..