International travellers entering Greece from all countries will need to produce negative PCR tests, no older than 72 hours, or rapid tests, no older than 24 hours, as an addition to certificates of full vaccination against COVID-19, a measure taking effect December 19 at 6am, the Ministry of Health has announced.

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The ministry has taken this additional measure in response to the spread of COVID 19’s Omicron variant and the anticipated increase in the inflow of travellers from abroad during the festive season.