Greece - Travel Since Reopening
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The only thing they checked for us was that we each had a vax card and that our PLF had a QR code for each of us. I do not think they are quibbling over the difference between households and families and groups of people travelling together.
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I read the last page of this thread.
A: Wondering if there might be any added liability or risks for larger groups traveling together for leisure Nonstop NY to Greece? (not all travelers will be vaccinated) travelers are US, UK and CA nationals, ehich I understand all have the same status as far as entry is concerned.
B: Also, if traveling onward ATH to SKG same day of arrival (separate ticket, NY to ATH is on UA, ATH to SKG is on Aegean) can travelers use same pcr test result if still within 72 hour window?
C: Lastly, is it sufficient to show proof of return trip from any EU country (group plans to return from Ukraine) or must show entire itinerary, including how they'd get to final city of departure ?
And if return is on a different airline/ticket?
tia.
A: Wondering if there might be any added liability or risks for larger groups traveling together for leisure Nonstop NY to Greece? (not all travelers will be vaccinated) travelers are US, UK and CA nationals, ehich I understand all have the same status as far as entry is concerned.
B: Also, if traveling onward ATH to SKG same day of arrival (separate ticket, NY to ATH is on UA, ATH to SKG is on Aegean) can travelers use same pcr test result if still within 72 hour window?
C: Lastly, is it sufficient to show proof of return trip from any EU country (group plans to return from Ukraine) or must show entire itinerary, including how they'd get to final city of departure ?
And if return is on a different airline/ticket?
tia.
Last edited by SiPi; Jun 6, 2021 at 8:43 pm
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I read the last page of this thread.
A: Wondering if there might be any added liability or risks for larger groups traveling together for leisure Nonstop NY to Greece? (not all travelers will be vaccinated) travelers are US, UK and CA nationals, ehich I understand all have the same status as far as entry is concerned.
B: Also, if traveling onward ATH to SKG same day of arrival (separate ticket, NY to ATH is on UA, ATH to SKG is on Aegean) can travelers use same pcr test result if still within 72 hour window?
C: Lastly, is it sufficient to show proof of return trip from any EU country (group plans to return from Ukraine) or must show entire itinerary, including how they'd get to final city of departure ?
And if return is on a different airline/ticket?
tia.
A: Wondering if there might be any added liability or risks for larger groups traveling together for leisure Nonstop NY to Greece? (not all travelers will be vaccinated) travelers are US, UK and CA nationals, ehich I understand all have the same status as far as entry is concerned.
B: Also, if traveling onward ATH to SKG same day of arrival (separate ticket, NY to ATH is on UA, ATH to SKG is on Aegean) can travelers use same pcr test result if still within 72 hour window?
C: Lastly, is it sufficient to show proof of return trip from any EU country (group plans to return from Ukraine) or must show entire itinerary, including how they'd get to final city of departure ?
And if return is on a different airline/ticket?
tia.
B. Yes, as long as the PCR test is <72 prior to the scheduled time of departure of your domestic Greek flight
C. Ukraine is not in the EU/Schengen, so it's irrelevant for the Greeks as well as for any US check-in agent that you are flying from Ukraine to the US. They would rather be more interested in proof of a ticket out of Greece and the Schengen Zone, so that would be a ticket Greece>Ukraine. If you don't have tickets yet (eg. when making a long tour across Eastern Europe by bus/train) then they might ask for your itinerary and perhaps some other proof (hotel bookings, flight ticket back to the US at the end of it) if you happen to come across an over-inquisitive agent. None of it may be needed in the end, but I would always err on the side of caution and prepare as much documentation as you can possible get, especially when embarking on a longer, more complicated trip which might not be obvious to understand for your average check-in agent or border guard.
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I read the last page of this thread.
A: Wondering if there might be any added liability or risks for larger groups traveling together for leisure Nonstop NY to Greece? (not all travelers will be vaccinated) travelers are US, UK and CA nationals, ehich I understand all have the same status as far as entry is concerned.
B: Also, if traveling onward ATH to SKG same day of arrival (separate ticket, NY to ATH is on UA, ATH to SKG is on Aegean) can travelers use same pcr test result if still within 72 hour window?
C: Lastly, is it sufficient to show proof of return trip from any EU country (group plans to return from Ukraine) or must show entire itinerary, including how they'd get to final city of departure ?
And if return is on a different airline/ticket?
tia.
A: Wondering if there might be any added liability or risks for larger groups traveling together for leisure Nonstop NY to Greece? (not all travelers will be vaccinated) travelers are US, UK and CA nationals, ehich I understand all have the same status as far as entry is concerned.
B: Also, if traveling onward ATH to SKG same day of arrival (separate ticket, NY to ATH is on UA, ATH to SKG is on Aegean) can travelers use same pcr test result if still within 72 hour window?
C: Lastly, is it sufficient to show proof of return trip from any EU country (group plans to return from Ukraine) or must show entire itinerary, including how they'd get to final city of departure ?
And if return is on a different airline/ticket?
tia.
A: No difference, added liability or risks. You can all enter as long as you are vaccinated (last shot at least 14 days prior to travel to Greece) or have a PCR test done < 72 hours before arrival in Greece.
B. Yes, as long as the PCR test is <72 prior to the scheduled time of departure of your domestic Greek flight
C. Ukraine is not in the EU/Schengen, so it's irrelevant for the Greeks as well as for any US check-in agent that you are flying from Ukraine to the US. They would rather be more interested in proof of a ticket out of Greece and the Schengen Zone, so that would be a ticket Greece>Ukraine. If you don't have tickets yet (eg. when making a long tour across Eastern Europe by bus/train) then they might ask for your itinerary and perhaps some other proof (hotel bookings, flight ticket back to the US at the end of it) if you happen to come across an over-inquisitive agent. None of it may be needed in the end, but I would always err on the side of caution and prepare as much documentation as you can possible get, especially when embarking on a longer, more complicated trip which might not be obvious to understand for your average check-in agent or border guard.
B. Yes, as long as the PCR test is <72 prior to the scheduled time of departure of your domestic Greek flight
C. Ukraine is not in the EU/Schengen, so it's irrelevant for the Greeks as well as for any US check-in agent that you are flying from Ukraine to the US. They would rather be more interested in proof of a ticket out of Greece and the Schengen Zone, so that would be a ticket Greece>Ukraine. If you don't have tickets yet (eg. when making a long tour across Eastern Europe by bus/train) then they might ask for your itinerary and perhaps some other proof (hotel bookings, flight ticket back to the US at the end of it) if you happen to come across an over-inquisitive agent. None of it may be needed in the end, but I would always err on the side of caution and prepare as much documentation as you can possible get, especially when embarking on a longer, more complicated trip which might not be obvious to understand for your average check-in agent or border guard.
Does vaccination status get it done for intra-Greece flights?
Or is it just for entry and then you need a PCR to fly/boat within the country??
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The curfew is still in effect nationally until 12:30 am, and it will likely move to 1:30am soon, with an eye on dropping it completely later...It looks very likely that music will also be allowed back in bars and restaurants starting this weekend, June 12, but it is not confirmed yet (probably will be confirmed tomorrow)
The situation on the ground may already be different though, with rules not being followed much or being very lax, but this is what the legislation is.
The situation on the ground may already be different though, with rules not being followed much or being very lax, but this is what the legislation is.
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Yeah. I didnt have all the info. Technically Mykonos curfew is midnight and no music allowed. But theres been music in my hotel. But not at the beaches. But I didnt have a frame of reference. Because first time here. Felt like normal beaches to me.
planes are landing with 30 people on them according to the taxi driver last night.
also walking around Mykonos village last night mask usage was about 5%. And there isnt distancing between tables lined you would expect in the US. Being vaccinated we dont worry too much. But others might.
planes are landing with 30 people on them according to the taxi driver last night.
also walking around Mykonos village last night mask usage was about 5%. And there isnt distancing between tables lined you would expect in the US. Being vaccinated we dont worry too much. But others might.
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Note that this is only needed when flying/taking a ferry from the mainland TO the islands, not from the islands back to the mainland/between the islands.
Can't wrap my head why so many people are dead set on visiting that island unless the reason is 'jetset-style/hedonistic partying', as there are so many more beautiful islands in Greece with better service, better food, better prices, more friendly people, but just my 2 cents hope you had a great time in Greece!
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...{snip}... Can't wrap my head why so many people are dead set on visiting that island unless the reason is 'jetset-style/hedonistic partying', as there are so many more beautiful islands in Greece with better service, better food, better prices, more friendly people, but just my 2 cents hope you had a great time in Greece!
#150
I visited Mykonos as a child in 1967.....there were only a few hotels in town ( none anywhere else on the island) and Petros the pelican was the original one. We stayed at the fanciest hotel owed by a elderly Greek woman named Sophia on the left side of the harbor.. ( That is all I remember) .