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 14 May.
Greece
The first tourist season begins in Greece on Friday 14th May! After 7 months in jail, the state lifted all travel restrictions in one go. Museums open their doors on Fridays. Cinema and theater will follow. As for bars and restaurants, they reopened in early May.
The government has worked hard to vaccinate the islanders as much as possible. The economic share is significant: tourism accounts for over 20% of GDP. Restrictions on movements within Greece, but also restrictions on access to Greek territory (including the islands) have been lifted. The only condition is to travel to GreeceGet vaccinated within 72 hours or have a negative PCR test. You must also enter the source of who it is.
Travelers authorized to enter Greek territory: all persons living in France or in other countries of the European Union and Schengen area and in the following 12 countries: United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Singapore, United Arab Emirates Emirates, Russia, Serbia, United States of America 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 more than 14 days old, written in English”Think of the French Embassy. “For residents of other countries, in addition to the 7-day preventive quarantine, Greece is required to undergo a rapid test upon arrival.”
You can check the French Embassy website for any updates.
Portugal
While the fourth and final phase of decommissioning came into force on 1 May, extending the working hours of shops, cafes and restaurants and reopening the borders with Spain, Travelers are still subject to restrictions. They must submit a negative PCR test less than 72 hours after the ride, Refer to the website of the French Embassy.
It should also be noted that for basic reasons only travel is allowed in countries with infection rates of more than 150 cases per 100,000 residents, which is currently happening in France and Belgium, for example. It corresponds to all the countries in the dark orange color on the map below.
Dark red zones should also be noted for 14 days of quarantine.
But the situation may develop positively in the coming days or weeks, especially in France. Most French departments have an incidence of less than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Italy
In Italy, the situation varies from region to region. Travel allowed, business open Open-air restaurants and bars have reopened (indoors, scheduled through June 1), with the following areas labeled in yellow : Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabric, Campanic, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguric, Lombardyze, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Toscane, Umbric, Veneto, Puglia, Trento and Bolzano provinces.
from 15th May Italy eases conditions for entry into its territory: People who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 – a serological test that confirms the presence of adjuvant antibodies – or who have had a negative PCR test less than 48 hours apart, can be contacted by local authorities. You can apply for “Green Certificate” from. In other words, Italy offers tourists a national vaccination passport, pending the introduction of the European passport.
it’s an italian track “Good for all, and therefore also and especially for tourists from outside the EU”Tourism Minister Massimo Jarawaglia said. But be careful, according to the National Tourist Board, this Green Certificate, which is mandatory for traveling from White/Yellow Zone to Orange Zone, is valid for 6 months for vaccinated and only for “48 hours” . With a negative PCR test.
Spain
The world’s second largest tourist destination, Spain, and more accurately, Madrid, is already a haven for tourists who need to escape. In Madrid, bars, restaurants and museums remain open during the winter season. The Canary Islands are also very popular.
to go to spain, Passengers just need to fill this form and give a negative PCR test within 72 hours. this commitment This applies to travelers, regardless of nationality and reason for entering Spain, who come from a country classified as ‘at risk’, ie registration Incidence equal to or greater than 150 cases per 100,000 populationAnd this Identifies the embassy of France. This is the case for the countries that are colored dark orange on the map above.
no quarantine is in effect But wearing a muzzle is mandatory in outdoor and indoor public places.
Malta
Restaurants, snack bars and gyms are allowed to reopen until midnight on May 24. Cinemas, bars and theaters will operate from June 7.
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, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican.
Travelers from countries not listed are on the Red List and are not allowed to travel to Malta. Locations travel to Malta.
The country wants to be among the first countries to implement vaccination certificates from June 1. Passengers who can register Proof that they have been fully vaccinated at least two weeks ago This way he can enter the area without presenting a negative PCR test..