GREECE has scrapped its Passenger Locator Form (PLF) – making it easier for Brits to enter the country.
As of today, arrivals in Greece no longer need to fill in a PLF, regardless of their vaccination status.
The change means vaccinated Brits can now enter Greece without needing to do any Covid-related forms or tests.
In an announcement last week, the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias said the change will “simplify the entry process for travellers”.
He said: “Following the recommendation of the Committee of Experts of the Ministry of Health, the completion of the PLF by visitors from all countries for their entry into Greece is abolished from March 15, 2022.
“The abolition of the PLF simplifies the entry process for travellers, shifting the emphasis to the control of vaccination certificates.”
The UK is following closely in Greece’s footsteps, as ministers announced PLFs are being dropped from 4am on Friday.
The rule change means vaccinated Brits will soon be able to travel to and from Greece like they could before the pandemic – without needing to do any forms or tests.
To enter Greece, vaccinated Brits can show either proof of vaccination or proof of recovery and don’t need to take a Covid test.
However, Greece is one of several European countries which have put an expiration date on vaccine certificates, meaning Brits who were vaccinated too long ago will be subject to stricter entry rules.
Adults who had their second dose more than seven months ago must have received the booster jab to enter Greece easily.
If they haven’t had their booster, they will be considered unvaccinated and must follow guidelines for unvaccinated travellers.
Unvaccinated Brits aged five and over still need to show a negative Covid test result or proof of recovery to enter Greece.
Face masks are still mandatory in all inside spaces and vaccination certificates are also required to enter restaurants, shops and museums.
Other European countries are also relaxing Covid rules. Yesterday, France ditched its strict Covid vaccine passport requirement, meaning anyone can enter bars, restaurants and cinemas, regardless of vaccination status.
In addition, France has also scrapped the mandatory use of face masks – with the exception of public transport and care homes.
Spain could soon follow in France’s footsteps, as experts have predicted face masks could become a thing of the past in as little as three weeks.
