Extension of entry prohibition for third-country nationals

As a measure to tackle covid-19 pandemic's contagion, Greek Government has prolonged  prohibition of entry for third-country nationals into the country until June the 15th, 2020 - 23:00 hours.

Specific exemptions exist for the following cases:
1.
a) Medical and nursing staff, researchers and professionals in the health sector as long as they present at entry points in the country their professional license or other appropriate documentation proving their profession and on condition of their immediate inclusion in the National Health System management
b) Long-term residents in EU or Schengen Agreement member-states and third-country nationals with a residence permit in EU or Schengen Agreement member-states
c) Members of government missions
d) Members of diplomatic or consular authorities and missions, members of international and European organizations, members of humanitarian organizations during the carrying out of their duties, military and security personnel
e) Lorry drivers, which are entering for the transportation of commodities as well as the essential personnel for the transport, and
f) passengers in transit

2.
Third-country nationals subject to the present restriction have the right to apply to the Greek consular authority of their area of residence for their extraordinary entry to the country for professional or personal reasons.