Where are you going on vacation this summer? Where can I travel now? Focus on the most visited country in southern Europe, with the latest information updated on Friday May 14th.
Greece
The start of the first tourist season on Friday, May 14th in Greece! After 7 months in prison, the state lifted all travel restrictions at once. Museums open their doors on Friday. Cinemas and theaters will follow. As for bars and restaurants, they reopened in early May.
The government worked hard to vaccinate the islanders as much as possible. The economic share matters: Tourism accounts for more than 20% of the GDP. Restrictions on movement within Greece have been lifted, as well as on access to Greek territory (including the islands). Only one condition is to travel to GreeceGet vaccinated within 72 hours or have a negative PCR test. You must also enter the source who is this.
Passengers allowed to enter Greek territory: All persons residing in France or in one of the other countries in the European Union and the Schengen Area and in the following 12 countries: the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Serbia, the United States and Israel .
Residents of the European Union, the Schengen area, the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Serbia are exempt from quarantine for a period of seven days. If the PCR test is negative or the vaccination certificate is older than 14 days, written in EnglishThink about the French embassy. “For residents of other countries, it is necessary to undergo a quick checkup upon arrival in Greece, in addition to a preventive quarantine for a period of 7 days.”
For any update you can consult The website of the French Embassy on the Internet.
Portugal
While the fourth and final stage of dismantling came into effect on May 1, which allowed an extension of the opening hours of shops, cafes and restaurants, and the reopening of the borders with Spain, Travelers are still subject to restrictions. They must submit a negative PCR test in less than 72 hours flight time, Name of the website of the French Embassy.
It should also be noted that travel is only permitted for basic reasons to countries with an incidence rate of more than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which is what is currently happening in France and Belgium, for example. This relates to all the countries that are dark orange on the map below.
Dark red areas should also be noted 14 days of quarantine.
However, the situation may develop positively in the coming days or weeks, especially in France. TheMost French departments have an incidence of less than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Italy
In Italy, the situation differs from region to region. Travel allowed, business is open The outdoor restaurants and bars (indoors, scheduled for June 1) have reopened, in the following areas labeled yellow : Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabric, Campanic, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Legorec, Lombardig, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Tuscan, Umbric, Veneto, Puglia, provinces of Trento and Bolzano.
From May 15th Italy eases entry conditions to its territory: Those who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 – a serological test confirming the presence of supportive antibodies – or who have had a negative PCR test for less than 48 hours can apply for a “green certificate” from local authorities.. In other words, Italy offers tourists a national vaccination passport, pending the introduction of a European passport.
This is the Italian track “Good for everyone, and therefore also especially for tourists outside the European Union”Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia said. But beware, according to the National Tourism Board, this green certificate, which is mandatory for travel from a white / yellow zone to an orange zone, is valid for 6 months for those who have been vaccinated and only “48 hours” only for those with a negative PCR test.
Spain
The second largest tourist destination in the world, Spain, and more precisely, Madrid, is already a haven for tourists who need to escape. Bars, restaurants and museums in Madrid remain open during the winter season. The Canary Islands are also very popular.
To go to Spain, Travelers simply need Fill out this form And deliver a negative PCR test within 72 hours. This commitment It applies to travelers, regardless of their nationality and the reason for entering Spain, who come from a country classified as “at risk”, that is, registration Incidence is equal to or greater than 150 cases per 100,000 populationAnd the Identifies the Embassy of France. This is the case for countries that are dark orange on the map above.
There is no quarantine in effect But wearing a muzzle in public places outside and inside is mandatory.
Malta
Restaurants, snack bars and gyms may reopen from May 24 until midnight. Cinemas, bars and theaters will follow from June 7th.
A negative PCR test of less than 72 hours is required for travelers from the following countries : Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland , Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, the Vatican.
Travelers from non-listed countries are included in the Red List and are not permitted to travel to Malta Visit Malta sites.
The country wants to be among the first countries to implement a vaccination certificate by June 1. Passengers who can register Proof that they have been fully vaccinated At least two weeks ago This allows him to enter the region without needing to present a negative PCR test.
