In the spring of 2021, Greece opened to tourists from around the world, which has been an exciting development for many travelers. I had an amazing trip to Greece earlier this summer.
All passengers traveling to Greece have to complete a passenger locator form (PLF) prior to arrival, so in this post I wanted to share how that works — how complicated is the form to complete, and what’s the experience like when you land in Greece? I originally published this guide back in May, but wanted to update it to reflect the current process as much as possible, since some things have changed.
In this post:
Who is allowed to visit Greece?
As of May 2021, Greece has more or less opened to visitors from around the world. To enter, visitors need to provide proof of either a negative coronavirus test, vaccination, or recovery from coronavirus:
- The coronavirus test requirement is that you need to be tested no more than 72 hours before travel if you get a PCR test, or no more than 48 hours before travel if you get a rapid antigen test; this test is mandatory for all travelers over the age of 12
- Alternatively you can provide proof that you tested positive for coronavirus anywhere from 30 to 180 days ago; this can be proven by bringing a positive test result from within that time period
- You can bypass the testing or recovery requirement if you’re fully vaccinated, which is defined as having received your last recommended dose at least 14 days ago; eligible vaccines include Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, Astra Zeneca/Oxford, Novavax, Johnson + Johnson/Janssen, Sinovac Biotech, Gamaleya (Sputnik), Cansino Biologics, and Sinopharm
Of course be sure to check Greece’s official government website, as entry restrictions could change again.
How does Greece’s passenger locator form work?
All passengers traveling to Greece need to complete a passenger locator form prior to travel. This form must be submitted no later than 11:59PM (local time in Greece) the day before arrival.
The good news is that this form is pretty straightforward, as completing the whole form took me about 10 minutes. I’d argue the process is significantly easier than the UK passenger locator form. One awesome thing is that if you’re traveling as a group, you can have one person complete the form, and then they can add additional people to the form, which can save a lot of time.
Now let’s go through the actual passenger locator form process. First you’ll want to register an account, which involves entering your email address and then choosing a password.
Then you’ll be asked to agree to a few things, including that you’ve read Greece’s coronavirus protocols, that you’ll be honest, and that you’ll submit only one form per family and household.
You’ll then want to clarify that you’re traveling to Greece (unless you’re a Greek citizen or permanent resident, in which case you also have to complete the form when leaving the country).
You’ll then be asked to share details of how you’ll be getting to Greece.
If you’re flying, you’ll have to share your flight details, including any connections within Greece.
You’ll then be asked whether you’ll be presenting proof of vaccination, a negative coronavirus test, or proof of recovery from coronavirus, in order to enter the country.
Since I selected the vaccination option, I was asked in which country I got vaccinated, and which vaccine I got.
Then I was asked a variety of personal details, including my name, sex, age, and passport information.
Next I was asked for my address in Greece — you’re supposed to list all the places you’ll be staying for the first 14 days you’re in the country.
You’ll also have to provide emergency contact information.
Lastly you’ll have the option to add travel companions to your passenger locator form — first you’ll have the option to add family members, and then you’ll have the option to add non-family travel companions. I’m really happy Greece has this option, since it means you only need to complete one form per group.
Oddly you don’t actually have to include the vaccination details of additional travelers — I’m not sure if that’s intentional or not, but you’re not missing anything, and you shouldn’t have issues entering the country when doing it this way.
And that’s it — at that point you’ll be brought to a page where you can view your submitted passenger locator form.
You’ll receive an email immediately confirming that you submitted this. Shortly thereafter you should receive an email containing the QR code for your arrival. The email has the following subject line:
Important: your PLF document for your upcoming trip to Greece
A few months back the QR code would only be sent at midnight in Greece on the day you were scheduled to arrive, but that has been changed, and it’s now sent earlier. That’s great, since it’s one less thing to worry about at the last minute.
What happens when you land in Greece?
What’s the arrivals experience like when you arrive in Greece? I was prepared for complete chaos, not for any specific reason, but rather because I was planning for the worst and hoping for the best. Fortunately that fear was unfounded.
We landed at Athens International Airport (ATH), and upon arrival we followed the signage towards immigration. I guess the country has deployed firefighters to help with the entry process.
All passengers had to get in a line, where firefighters scanned QR codes and checked vaccine cards (we showed our CDC cards, and that did the trick). That was it — the entire process took under a minute.
From there we just got in the standard immigration queues, which maybe took about 15 minutes to get through. The immigration officers didn’t ask for our vaccine cards or QR codes.
For what it’s worth, I’ve heard similar experiences from people who have entered the country since then. While wait times vary based on the time of day and day of week, for the most part it seems to be a pretty straightforward process.
Bottom line
Everyone traveling to Greece needs to complete a passenger locator form prior to travel, which needs to be submitted at least the day before arrival. The good news is that this form is easy enough to complete, and you can even just use one form for an entire group traveling together.
The arrivals process in Greece was seamless for us — firefighters checked our QR code and CDC cards, and then we just went into the normal immigration queue. Greece seems to have done a great job managing the arrivals process.
If you’ve entered Greece since the country reopened to tourists, what was your experience like?
I accidentally filled out the form and I don't leave for 2 weeks...what do I do? I thought it would have arrival info in it but then all of a sudden it was sent. help!
Do I need to fill in the form of only transiting ?
In my case, I arrived with my husband at Athenas, in Istanbul where we made the connection, we filled out the form and we received back the payment receipt for 60.00 Euros, but we never received the PLF code. At the airport we show the payment receipt, since we never receive the PLF code. Now we must do a covid test to return and we need the code, what do we do?
Hi there,
Thanks for the article. I found it very helpful.
I have a quick question regarding the PLF. Is it possible to fill it out now despite only flying to Greece in a months time?
Regards
I recommend bringing a printed copy of the form with you if possible. The Greek authorities do accept the e-document with a valid QR code; however, if your phone runs out of battery before you get through immigration it can be a real headache to get it charged...!!
My wife and I are heading to Greece next week and will fill out the PLF as requested. We will spend 2 days in Athens before heading to Dubrovnik for 2 days. Do we need to fill out another PLF for our return to Greece from Croatia?
Where do you pick up the form and how is it transmitted?
Hi
Is there any sort of declaration you have to sign to say you have not had symptoms in the last 14 days or come into contact with anyone with Covid (even if vaccinated)? Cyprus has a very broad PLF which is why I am asking.
I am completing the form but in the health questions it only gives the option to select 1 of the credentials, myself and my husband have been fully vaccinated but my son will need to complete a PCR - do i need to put him on his own form?
The home page says 1 form per family so am unsure how to manage this, any experience or guidance on this would be appreciated.
Hi I have completed the PLF and added non family member however there is another person I need to add. How can I do this please ?
Do they also need to complete their own PLF .?
The PLF is free! You've been charged for a free service!
it is asking for address of permanent residence when i enter zip code/ postal code it will not recognise this i live in england. Should i be filling in where i'm stopping in greece. This form is confusing can anyone please help!!!
I complete plf for greece then at the end it went onto payment 45euro is this normal
This is so helpful, thank you
Wife leaves for Greece Saturday October 2. On the PLF form there is a space that asks for the date of last dose. She has received confirmation but When printed out, that Information is not on the form. Is that going to be problematic. So online it is there but printed out it is not. Thank You!
Hi there form pretty easy as you said.
Downloaded the PLF on completion, but no confirmation email received.
Have I done something wrong?
hi can I fill the form out anytime up to my holiday not flying for a month but wanted to do it today so am organized thanks
Hi ive filles my form put to go with my wife and 4 year old daughter on October 7th and yes it was pretty easy yet I'm dumbfounded that only I am asked my vaccination status which is fully vaccinated and the qr code appears next to my name with a huge v yet my wife's not asked but we'll obviously have a print out from the NHS app showing she's fully vaccinated like myself.ive...
Hi ive filles my form put to go with my wife and 4 year old daughter on October 7th and yes it was pretty easy yet I'm dumbfounded that only I am asked my vaccination status which is fully vaccinated and the qr code appears next to my name with a huge v yet my wife's not asked but we'll obviously have a print out from the NHS app showing she's fully vaccinated like myself.ive read some people say just do another form for her and just add us again yet the Greek website states you agree to fill out ONE form per family.has anyone else been with just one firm with other adults on or shall I do one for her as a back up regards Michael
Hi! Any luck with this? Does each person need to fill it out? I'm confused by this as well?
Child details missing from completed plf...
Hi. I've completed plf for entry to Rhodes. One form for whole family; 2 parents & 4 kids aged 20/18/16/11. When I scan QR & download form all looks good but our 11 year old doesn't appear on printed form. I've logged back on to edit & he appears on the edit version but when I finish & download the form for printing again he is still not...
Child details missing from completed plf...
Hi. I've completed plf for entry to Rhodes. One form for whole family; 2 parents & 4 kids aged 20/18/16/11. When I scan QR & download form all looks good but our 11 year old doesn't appear on printed form. I've logged back on to edit & he appears on the edit version but when I finish & download the form for printing again he is still not listed.? Confused if this will cause an issue at the airport or us it OK as he's under 12? Any advice greatly appreciated.
We completed a form for two of us (husband and wife).The number did not arrived before we reach airport. KLM/Air France lady did not want to check us in because our print and phone record showed only one (eventually arrived number) but two names and two payments. Then after 45 min supervisor decided to let us fly-say he takes responsibility if Greeks stop us. There was no problems in Athens. The only it is a...
We completed a form for two of us (husband and wife).The number did not arrived before we reach airport. KLM/Air France lady did not want to check us in because our print and phone record showed only one (eventually arrived number) but two names and two payments. Then after 45 min supervisor decided to let us fly-say he takes responsibility if Greeks stop us. There was no problems in Athens. The only it is a money grab, and of course we do not have this genetic experiment shot.
The form will not let me select a date. I am submitting three days ahead.
you need do it 12 hours before hitting Athens.
Try leaving out all spaces.
The form rejects my postcode although it's definitely the correct one. I tried an alternative (my partner's London address with postcode); same problem.
Make sure that you haven’t accidentally left space at the end of your postcode, if you do it wont accept it, also dont leave a space, type it all as 1 word, not like we usually do for eg, it should look like this SK87AA, and make sure you haven’t accidentally pressed. The tab button which adds a space at the end, a space at the end will cause an error, I hope this helps.
I have completed separate PLF, 1 for me, 1 for my husband. Is this ok? Or shall use a different email and redo with us both on the same old?
If you fly together only one form. Read instructions. Do not take shoots.
Val, just re register , i did and used the same password
When filling in old for Greece they ask for flight number they ask for 2 characters easy jet has 3 eat or there is a u2 can you tell me what one it is thank you robert
Help I went to complete a passenger locator form and put in my email address and then a password, for some reason it said password incorrect, i requested a reset but never got an email back. I have retired but to no avail. what do i do
I am trying to do this today with the same problem. The Visit Greece app logs me in OK, but the Greek PLF form says my login details are incorrect. Did you figure out how to make it work?
Thank you this was really helpful as I was so worried that I missed something when it didnt ask for the vaccination dates for the other members of household!
Ive filled the form in for my husband and I and received the return email almost instantly. Is it correct that you only get one QR code? Not one for each of us?
We are trying to register into the PLF form but it is not letting us even register, saying this:
Your account could not be created. Please make sure that you have not registered already with the same email address and try again.
Where can we get help with this? We are travelling tomorrow, and afraid not have received the QR code before we enter the country.
Thanks for the help
Traveling to Crete as a couple but had to book individual flights as we had Ryanair vouchers and couldn't use the two vouchers for the single booking. Accommodation booked together - do we need to fill out two PLF as flights are booked separate? Thanks
What if one is fully vacinated but with a mix of vaccines like astra and pfizer ? How does one then fill in this PLF form ? or does greece not accept mix vaccines ?
any informtion would help thanks :)
thank you so much for your info. i kept thinking i missed something as i did not see where i should fill out my second travels vaccine info. thanks you for that little tidbit!!
i filled in a plf two weeks prior to travel , no qr yet , have i applied to soon
Going to Greece on 18th September. I have completed PLF form and got ' Unique code ' . Is this same as QR code or will I get another code, the QR code , after midnight on the 18th ??
Can you make amendments/changes to the form after receiving the QR code. I did not put my connecting flight on it
I filled in my plf form for Greece 2 wks ago I’m due to fly out tomoz will I have to do it again or is it ok to do it that far in advance .
I have received my PLF docs for both myself and my husband and on it, it has a box that can be scanned (box with squiggles and a V next to it) is this the QR code with the document? just checking I dont need to receive anything else? Thank you
I’m having trouble including my spouse’ vaccination on the form
I was able to import mine
We have different last names
Do we each need one ?
Yes I have done 1 for me and 1 for my husband it will make it easier.
I received the form complete with Unique Code mid August but also had a message saying it would be updatedone day before my arrival. Is this true
If me and my husband have different lady names, should we just be safe and complete two PLF forms for Greece? I spoke to a British Airways rep who says that each traveller should do their own. No one can get rejected for having extra PLF forms , right? I think this one form per family is kind of sketchy and it’s the airline, not government officials, that decide whether you get on the plane! Can someone weigh in please ???
@Darren - replace EZY with U2 for the flight number
I'm flying to Athens on Wednesday 1 September and am just about to complete the PLF.
It is asking for my accommodation for the first 14 days. I will be away for 24 days but so far only have Athens booked for the first 3 days. I plan to make the rest up as I go along. Do I definitely need to book all of my accommodation beforehand for the first 14 days?
Hi, the PLF requires two letters and 4 numbers in respect of the flight number. Easyjet flights start with 3 letters, how do we input ?
Good day, I am wanting to travel to Greece from Spain in September 2021 however I have friends joining from South Africa who will be visiting Spain prior to our Greece trip (Now that Spain is allowing South African visitors without having to quarantine). They are fully vaccinated. Is there a period of time they will need to spend in Spain before traveling to Greece or will they be barred from entering Greece as South...
Good day, I am wanting to travel to Greece from Spain in September 2021 however I have friends joining from South Africa who will be visiting Spain prior to our Greece trip (Now that Spain is allowing South African visitors without having to quarantine). They are fully vaccinated. Is there a period of time they will need to spend in Spain before traveling to Greece or will they be barred from entering Greece as South Africa is on Greece's restriction list, even though the port of departure for Greece will be Spain? Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.
Hello Chet. I am in the UK and have just successfully completed my PLF at the first attempt. No error messages. I used the link given in the official Greece travel site. Good luck!
I’ve been trying for a week to get the PLF but something is not working. Each time I try to do it I receive an error message that the form cannot be completed at this time. Does anyone know if their site is down or anything. I’m leaving in 3 days and don’t know what to do.
Greetings to anyone still reading this forum! Since few people come back to detail their experiences, I’m happy to share mine.
I registered the PLF form about 3 weeks before our trip. Once I submitted the form, it was emailed back in a .pdf with the form and QR code. We printed that form and brought it with us. Many people were able to use their phones with no issue as well.
When...
Greetings to anyone still reading this forum! Since few people come back to detail their experiences, I’m happy to share mine.
I registered the PLF form about 3 weeks before our trip. Once I submitted the form, it was emailed back in a .pdf with the form and QR code. We printed that form and brought it with us. Many people were able to use their phones with no issue as well.
When completing the form, I entered my vaccination status only. I added my wife as a travel companion but didn’t need to include her status (it worked fine with no issues). When I was filling out the form, I was only able to add two locations. I didn’t see where to add the other two we had on our trip and I couldn’t figure out how to amend the form later. Turns out, it was fine and didn’t matter anyway.
We started our trip by spending a few days in Paris before flying directly to one of the islands. At CDG, they checked to make sure we had the PLF at the gate before boarding. Once we arrived in Greece, we handed the form in along with our passports and CDC vaccination cards. They just glanced at the form and didn’t even scan it. From there, we flew and took the ferry into other islands and Athens. Not once did anyone ask to see the PLF again. Once you were domestic, it didn’t matter anymore.
Hope that helps someone and can set some expectations of what to possible expect when traveling to Greece.
Yes, I had a similar experience flying to Greece from the UK. They just glanced at the form at Athens airport, didn't even look at our vaccination cards!
I'm traveling to Greece on October- 2021 - My vaccination card is from Northwestern Hospital who decided to use same info as CDC card but it has Nothwestern Logo - with same exact info as CDC card. Some hospitals and clinics in USA did this.
I completed my locator form last week and got my QR code however Tui cancelled my holiday and now I will be arriving a day earlier and staying at a different location, can I amend the form. Thanks
2 questions....
If you are connecting in Turkey do you give the flight # from Turkey to Greece rather than the one from US to Turkey?
Can you go back in and edit your PLF or should you do a new one?
Thanks vm!
@Rachel
Italy is rather easy. You simply have to fill out a passenger locator form on the plane (not offered electronically yet). Americans just need to show proof of vaccination. If not vaccinated a negative test will do. Was just there and is really straightforward.
I generally unplug when I travel to a foreign country. Old school, I know. Is it necessary to bring my smartphone and have an international data plan so as to access the QR code upon arrival in Greece or is it allowable to print the form before leaving home and showing that for inspection at the airport in Greece?
Thanks.
How far in advance of your travel to Greece can you fill out the PLF? Thank you.
When completing PLF it asks for age - is that the age when completing the form, or the age when flying (which will be different as have a birthday) - (it just says age not DOB)
This is super helpful. Would love to see something similar for Italy if you have a chance!
Itasks for Emergency Contact Information (someone who can reach youduring your trip) Is this meant to be someone from your homeland egfriend/ family or someone in Greece. If it is intended to be someone from your homeland what if you don't have any family etc to give details of?
Just for the record (and to correct one of the statements in the article), the QR code is now sent to you pretty soon after you submit the form - it is no longer the case that it is sent out by the Greek authorities at midnight (Greek time) on the day before your arrival.
@ John Tapscott -- Whoops, thanks for the correction, fixing this now.
Where exactly do you submit the form? And how far in advance of your trip can you submit it? All this info says is to submit but doesn’t say to where. We’re not going until September but I am trying to keep on top of the regulations.
I have tried to use the form but I cant remember the password I used last time and it wont let me use another one, it states an error occured please make sure you have not registered already with the same email address and try again.
Why does the PLF not ask for details fo family members vaccine. ?
My question is that I have completed my PLF and added my wife but was not asked for her vaccination details eg type of vaccine. Do I have to complete another form?
How do I correct an error I made in completing the form?
I’ve competed to form with my details, vaccination status, home address, passport number etc. However, when asked to add a family member I put my husbands name and passport number as requested, but that was it. It didn’t ask for anything else. Can that be right? I’m tempted to fill another form just for him but it asks for only one per family?
When we get to the contact information box as soon as me type + sign or digit it turns red and won’t let us continue. Have used iPads and a computer any suggestions??
I submitted a single PLF for my household, using the fully vaccinated radio button (for me and my husband). However, my child has to take an antigen test and it was not possible to select more than one option. What do I do?
I have the same question, I wasn’t given the option to put in vaccination details for my husband?
Hi - I have just completed this and wasn;t asked for any proof of 2 doses, other than giving the date of last dose and vaccine type.
I also wasn't given any option for any of this information for my partner.
Is this the same as other people?
Hi I have completed the plf form for myself and my family (2 adults, 2 children) but for me I had to add my passport details and proof of two doses but when I added my husband to the form his vaccine details were not asked for. Does anyone know if this is correct and we will be accepted into Greece on this one form?.
Same question really, you are unable to add the dose information for the other family members, I cannot get a definitive answer on whether that means you need to fill a plf form in per passenger
I just want to point out, there is a one step missing here. Just before the temporary address there is a question about the permanent address. Also, the barcode is sent to your email in pdf format immediately after you click submit. I just did mine and that's how t was for me.
Would not recommend completing a separate form. As long as your boyfriend owns a recognized form (vaccination certificate, PCR test or proof of having gone through the illness within the specified minimum period before travel), you only need one PLF form.
I am confident in saying so because I also have filled in a form for myself and my wife, and the mandate only one PLF per family, and for my wife there was...
Would not recommend completing a separate form. As long as your boyfriend owns a recognized form (vaccination certificate, PCR test or proof of having gone through the illness within the specified minimum period before travel), you only need one PLF form.
I am confident in saying so because I also have filled in a form for myself and my wife, and the mandate only one PLF per family, and for my wife there was no option to state that she had had both doses. It only says you need to carry with you the vaccination certificates.
Yes, please. Same question. There is no place to put in vaccine info for travel companion.
Where you able to travel without filling in your wife’s vaccine information?
I was literally about to ask the same question.
Also, can we 100% only fill in one PLF for whole group travelling with non-family member (I am travelling with boyfriend; we are not family). Since I have not put in his vaccine details should we do a separate form to be safe?
i have the same question
I came to ask exactly the same question as Richard. Why does it ask for my vaccination details but not my wife's? It specifies one form per family so I'm assuming we shouldn't fill out another.
Perhaps the real question is why does it ask for my vaccination details at all, since we both have to present our vaccination certificates anyway.
But I just want to check this is right and we're not expected to submit my wife's vaccination details at this point. Thanks.
When filling in the PLF for my wife and I yesterday I was asked for my vaccination details (type and date of last vaccination) but there was nowhere to fill in my wife’s vaccination details. Does that mean that I have to fill in a separate PLF for her? It is confusing.
Hi, I was due to be travelling to Greece in June and submitted a PLF for myself and wife but our flight was cancelled way before travel date. However, I still received a QR code on the day of travel 20/06/21. I'm scheduled to fly to Greece again on 15/08/21, same airline (TUI) and same flight number and all other details same except date of travel is different but I'm not sure if I need...
Hi, I was due to be travelling to Greece in June and submitted a PLF for myself and wife but our flight was cancelled way before travel date. However, I still received a QR code on the day of travel 20/06/21. I'm scheduled to fly to Greece again on 15/08/21, same airline (TUI) and same flight number and all other details same except date of travel is different but I'm not sure if I need to fill in another PLF as the instructions say to only fill in one form? I emailed Greek embassy in UK but got no response, Any ideas??
Hi,
You have to put + and the country code.
US : +1
UK : +44
etc.
Hello
I talked to the Greek Embassy in France today. When you fill in the PLF, you get an immediate response with a QR code. This is the only QR code that is sent, so do not worry about a QR code to be received on the day of travelling (this does not exist anymore. It was the old system.)
And yes, it is one PLF per family but ONLY if you all...
Hello
I talked to the Greek Embassy in France today. When you fill in the PLF, you get an immediate response with a QR code. This is the only QR code that is sent, so do not worry about a QR code to be received on the day of travelling (this does not exist anymore. It was the old system.)
And yes, it is one PLF per family but ONLY if you all have the same family name. If you do not, it is one PLF per family name. And you only complete the vaccine information for the person that fills in the form (not for the other family members travelling with them).
That is what they explained to me today. I hope it helps somebody.
Hi,
My kids are travelling with my parents . Is it still one form? They are 11 and 15 .
And my son is under 12 so no negative test required. Correct? I know I read under 12 doesn’t need one
Hope you answr . Lol I’ve been all over the internet trying to find answers
Thanks In advance
Helps me!
To anyone worried about not having the QR code in time for their flight, I filled out my PLF form a week before departure and I got my QR code as soon as I completed the form via email in an attached PDF.
I realize you submit one form per family, but the form asks for more information about the person filling the form out than about the other persons you add. For example, it asks about the vaccination or test status of the person filling the form out, but not about the other persons named on the form. This makes me concerned that maybe the other persons do need to fill out a PLF, in order to enter their vaccination/test and other information?
Hello
I talked to the Greek Embassy in France today. When you fill in the PLF, you get an immediate response with a QR code. This is the only QR code that is sent, so do not worry about a QR code to be received on the day of travelling (this does not exist anymore. It was the old system.)
And yes, it is one PLF per family but ONLY if you all...
Hello
I talked to the Greek Embassy in France today. When you fill in the PLF, you get an immediate response with a QR code. This is the only QR code that is sent, so do not worry about a QR code to be received on the day of travelling (this does not exist anymore. It was the old system.)
And yes, it is one PLF per family but ONLY if you all have the same family name. If you do not, it is one PLF per family name. And you only complete the vaccine information for the person that fills in the form (not for the other family members travelling with them).
That is what they explained to me today.
Do the airlines know about this? I’m flying United Polaris August 10th, and they have not mentioned it in their Covid Travel Center.
Can you fill out the PLF form a couple days before you leave?
Hi can anyone help please. I’m having problems with entering my mobile number. I’ve put it in as described, using + and dropping the 0 but it’s not registering
Hello everyone,
We are arriving by car on ferry (Brindisi->Igoumenitsa). Are we supposed to choose arrival by "Ferry" or by "Car". I would guess by Ferry, even if we enter the border sitting in the car :/
In that case, the problem is: We must fill in seat number in the PLF. However, the travel agency say that we wont get a seat assigned until we check-in at the harbour - And the...
Hello everyone,
We are arriving by car on ferry (Brindisi->Igoumenitsa). Are we supposed to choose arrival by "Ferry" or by "Car". I would guess by Ferry, even if we enter the border sitting in the car :/
In that case, the problem is: We must fill in seat number in the PLF. However, the travel agency say that we wont get a seat assigned until we check-in at the harbour - And the PLF must be registered 24h before departure.
How to solve that problem, if we are arriving by "Ferry"?
Thanks for ideas, anyone!
Anders
Hi Angela, I think you can change it.
This is how it worked for me: Sign in with the Email and password. After you're logged in you can should see three lines on the top right of the screen that open a menu. There, go to "Dashboard", where the PLF form you initially filled out should be listed. Under "Actions", click on the pen to edit and finally resubmit the form.
Hope this helps!
Hi I have filled out my plf form but where you out the address you are staying in Greece I have not put down the state/province. Is that necessary will I need to repeat the form again?
HI I need to change the dates I am leaving greece on my PLF how do I do it or do I have to complete a new form.
Hi hope someone can help.
Yes I agree the Greece form is quite simple to fill out but what if you are travelling with a family. It’s asks for your proof of entry and me and my wife are vaccinated so I choose this option, however my 15 year old daughter isnt obviously vaccinated but I have nowhere to choose the pcr test option separately? Please help?
Does children under age 12 need to be added to familie members in the registretion?
We are 2 adults and 2 kids - 7, 11 years
Since there are a lot of questions and not so many answers here, I thought I would share my experiences from travelling to Greece today.
We landed in Corfu today and basically nothing was checked. There was one guy having a look that you have a PLF QR code but he didn't scan it and he also didn't checked if my girlfriend was registered as well. Also no vaccination proof or test results was...
Since there are a lot of questions and not so many answers here, I thought I would share my experiences from travelling to Greece today.
We landed in Corfu today and basically nothing was checked. There was one guy having a look that you have a PLF QR code but he didn't scan it and he also didn't checked if my girlfriend was registered as well. Also no vaccination proof or test results was checked at any point of the whole travel. Although, i cannot say if it is handled like this in the whole country or only in small airports like corfu.
Thanks for updating us Leo. Seems that the UK are so strict about everything and therefore makes us nervous. Really appreciated your post. Hope you have a great stay in Greece!
Hi, does anyone know who you put a fully vaccinated traveller from the Uk and a non fully vaccinated traveller on the same PLR form as it will only allow you to select one option?
Many thanks
Nicola
My friend and I are travelling together but have filled out separate forms - does this matter? Should we have been on the same form?
Just how are we supposed to access our return PLF e-mail, and thus the QR Code (in order to print it out or show it to the airport authorities in Greece), if they send it out only the day of our flight, or even the night before? When we land in Athens, many of us will NOT have data access, or even WiFi on our smart phones, tablets, Chromebooks, or notebook PC's! So we may...
Just how are we supposed to access our return PLF e-mail, and thus the QR Code (in order to print it out or show it to the airport authorities in Greece), if they send it out only the day of our flight, or even the night before? When we land in Athens, many of us will NOT have data access, or even WiFi on our smart phones, tablets, Chromebooks, or notebook PC's! So we may not actually be able to thus access our e-mails, along with the needed QR code! Am I missing something here? Why doesn't Greece immediately send out the QR codes to those submitting the PLF forms (presumably a few days in advance), so they can ACCESS a home printer to print out the QR code, or even download the QR code to their devices to have ready at the Athens airport?! This is all so darn confusing to me. Responses greatly appreciated!
I was thinking the same thing Lou. I'm going to call the Greek consulate in NY. I also found a site that claim that Very soon after completing all this information, you will receive a QR code on the spot.
I still need a confirmation tho
thanks for all the great info Ben BUT I am having trouble the PLF form doesn't recognize my phone number and i have tried every combination of +01, +001, etc.
Anyone else have this issue?
OH BOY! I've read many complaints and concerns about this! If you find out the correct solution, please share it with the rest of us. Thank you.
the "+" replaces the "00" in the international code. So for the USA it's +1
I have completed the PLF for my family but it only asks about vaccination status for me as the lead. Some of us are double vaccinated and some will be doing a PCR but there is nowhere I have been asked for vaccination status of others in the group.
Hello there.
I made a mistake with my national ID number, as well with the one of my partner.
Apparently one can edit almost everything else, but not that information.
Resubmitting the form does not work, as it says i already completed it and i can just edint stuff.. which I can't edit.
Any ideas? Can't find much info on it which is from THIS year. Also no support on the website i can reach.
Thanks in advance.
Thank you for the info! At the part "travel companions" can I add my boyfriend (same household) as family or should i add his as non-family. Which seems to mean the same as not the same household. Can someone help me with this.
Why is there nowhere to log the vaccinations of others added to the form.
wondering similar thing about connecting flight. coming from US, layover in England (staying in airport) then flying to santorini. Which flight information should i use?
I'm also wondering how far in advance I can fill out the Greece PLF? I would also like to print it but it sounds like it will only come via email at midnight the night I arrive.
US citizen here, just spent two weeks in Turkey, then came through Athens for one night on our way back to the US. (July 11)
I traveled with my boyfriend, and our experience upon arrival at ATH was mostly similar to Ben’s. The day before, I filled out one form for both of us, and I put my bf as a non-family companion. We were a little concerned about whether we should have done two...
US citizen here, just spent two weeks in Turkey, then came through Athens for one night on our way back to the US. (July 11)
I traveled with my boyfriend, and our experience upon arrival at ATH was mostly similar to Ben’s. The day before, I filled out one form for both of us, and I put my bf as a non-family companion. We were a little concerned about whether we should have done two forms, but they didn’t even check for my bf’s name on the form when we arrived. Neither did Pegasus Airlines on our departure from Istanbul SAW.
Happy to answer any other questions for the next couple weeks, while it’s safe to assume the process may still be the same.
Did you have different documents i.e one vaccinated, one PCR?
We are both vaccinated, but the form didn’t include a spot for his vaccine info.
Hi,
I have a flight to Greece from Germany but with a layover in Austria can someone tell me please which flight should I provide in the PLF (The one from Germany to Austria or the one from Austria to Greece)
wondering the same thing. Coming from US with layover in London before flying to Santorini.
My flight is on Saturday 7th August at 5:30am early morning. Can I fill the PLF form in a week before or does it have to be in a certain time frame.
Just want to make sure I have my code and can print it off in plenty of time.
Many Thanks
Mark
There is no max time frame only the known minimum of "at latest the day before your arrival" wich means you have time until 23:59 of the day before. Be aware we are talking about LOCAL greek time (GMT+2)
So, do the Greek authorities send you back this QR Code immediately following the submission of this PLF form, so that we can access the internet and use our home printers to print it out? Or, alternately, do they immediately send out this QR Code so that we may download it onto our smartphones or notebook PC's, to have ready in advance, to show the airport authorities after we land? They need to provide more clarification and detail!
Hi,
Are you absolutely sure that only one form is enough for people that are travelling together to Greece?
Thanks
Marija
Hi, I'm also looking for an answer to Annabel's question on July 9. I'm vaccinated but wife and adult children are not. The Greek PLF form only allows one option to be used (for me as the initiator)
This forum is really useless, because people are only putting questions on it and are not sharing experiences. Even not those who had put on a question and have finished their trip in the meantime. So the only benefit of this forum is to let you know that you’re not the only one having the same questions.
Hello there I am unable to put my address in have tried on iPad and mobile it just won’t let me do it looking at your form I didn’t see the email part thanks
Jack, did you get an answer to this question? My husband and I are fully vaccinated but the two children coming with us are not. Do we not have to add any details for them?
Hi,
Wondering if you can help clear something up for me. I’ve just completed the PLF for my family. It has asked me about my vaccine status but not other passengers (specifically for me, my wife). Fortunately we are both fully vaccinated, but have had different vaccines. Do I need to provide confirmation she is vaccinated ahead of travelling? It doesn’t give me an option so presuming not but don’t want to miss something? TIA
decided to make a separate form for my domestic partner
I had called the greek hotline to clarify and agreed it was better to do 2 applications
now we flying non rev JFK to Athens
so its possible we may change to arrival a day later than on plf
I've looked at our 2 plus. cannot see anywhere I can alter datevof arrival
suggestions please
How do you download the email/code? Is there wifi in the Athens airport?
EXACTLY! I am wondering and stressing over the exact same thing! Ideally, Greece should allow travellers to fill out this PLF form DAYS IN ADVANCE, and send out the QR Code immediately after the PLF form is submitted, so that we can print out the QR Code on our HOME PRINTERS, or even hopefully have the option of downloading it ONTO our smartphones, tablets, notebook PC's, etc.! HOW are we supposed to download or print...
EXACTLY! I am wondering and stressing over the exact same thing! Ideally, Greece should allow travellers to fill out this PLF form DAYS IN ADVANCE, and send out the QR Code immediately after the PLF form is submitted, so that we can print out the QR Code on our HOME PRINTERS, or even hopefully have the option of downloading it ONTO our smartphones, tablets, notebook PC's, etc.! HOW are we supposed to download or print this QR Code if it is sent to us mere hours before we arrive in Greece?! Many of us won't even have a smartphone, or be able to access the internet after we land in Greece (or at the airport, in this case)! Am I missing something here?!
The form allows you to give vaccine details of the lead person completing the form, but if adding a family member (eg wife) there's no where to add her vaccine details? Does this matter or should she complete a separate form?
Same question, I’m travelling to Greece on 25 July, can I complete the PLF now or do I need to wait until the day before.
What does Connection Flight Information mean? I am arriving in Athens on 16th but will be travelling Santorini on 18th. Does this mean that we are to disclose the details for santorini Travel as well? Aside from that there is no other option to add another flight details or temporary address say for example i am travelling to multiple islands in Greece. Would my form be deemed incorrect if i can't disclose those information since...
What does Connection Flight Information mean? I am arriving in Athens on 16th but will be travelling Santorini on 18th. Does this mean that we are to disclose the details for santorini Travel as well? Aside from that there is no other option to add another flight details or temporary address say for example i am travelling to multiple islands in Greece. Would my form be deemed incorrect if i can't disclose those information since there is no field or option to add a few more flights / addresses?
I am flying to Greece on July 15th. Can I fill out this form from now, July 6 or do I need to wait until 24 hours in advance?
you can fill it early. I'll on 15th and I've already filled.
I have several questions. In what order are the flights listed? It is not clear whether the first is the arriving flight in Greece and the Connecting is the originating flight (in our case the U.S.) or vice versa. Also, if multiple people from different households are traveling together (our son and his girlfriend, for example), should each fill the form out?
Did you ever get clarification on this? I have the same question. Thanks.
To anyone reading this, I just wanted to share some advice that the PLF form needs to be completed exactly correct. Any errors or changes in dates, airports, names will not accepted in your deporting location. We accidentally put the wrong date (next day) and was turned away at the gate without any ability to edit it since the PLF needs to be filled out 24 hours in advance. We then tried to book a...
To anyone reading this, I just wanted to share some advice that the PLF form needs to be completed exactly correct. Any errors or changes in dates, airports, names will not accepted in your deporting location. We accidentally put the wrong date (next day) and was turned away at the gate without any ability to edit it since the PLF needs to be filled out 24 hours in advance. We then tried to book a flight the next day to Greece (Santorini) and only options to Mykonos we're available, thinking we could take a Ferry over, so we booked it. We were turned away again because the PLF showed entrance to Santorini without a way to edit the new arrival location. If you choose to go to Greece, make sure your details are correct and final without any chance of changes. If you need to make changes you must resubmit another PLF with the updated information. The new PLF comes in at midnight before the travel date. I hope this email helps someone.
thxs I believe you have answered my query
re the PLF
we are non rev flyers jfk to Athens
I check loads every day and looking like we could decide to fly a day later
I cannot see anywhere on greek PLF to amend the application
or cancel the initial application
very poor for modern IT
thxs kris. very helpful
Thank you for useful information Ben. As some other people who commented, I have doubts with what to do when family members have different credentials (vaccination, recovery etc.). I have called Greek consultation line +30 215 560 5151 and they have advised to fill in separate forms for family members. We have not travelled yet, so do not know if this will go well at the entry.
Thank You for posting this article, we are going to Greece in August and was concerned about filling out the form in my name and my husband as the family member. He generally switches to his Luxemburg passport on entry to the Eu and speeds through immigration, (while I wait in line). I am relieved that this happens before immigration.
I'm filling out the PLF for me and my daughter. I'm vaccinated, but she will have to show her negative covid test paper work. But the form only gave me a place to show my vaccination status, it didn't ask for that of the family member going with me. Is this going to be ok?
I have the same question. I haven’t seen a reply yet!
It only allows me to add one family member, one travel companion and two temporary addresses but I actually have 2 additional family members and 3 travel companions and 6 temporary addresses. How do I add more of this information?
I filled out out the plf but I realized that I used the wrong passport ID. Is there a way to correct this or do i have to fill out a new form? Anyone that faced this problem?
Yes. You can log in with the credentials you created for travel.gov.gr, go to My Dashboard and edit the existing form that you completed. Hope it helps.
I have filled the form for all the family. In the form, it was asked which vaccin manufacturer I got. But this question was not asked in the family's section (when we add family members). The problem is that my wife and children got a different vaccine (Pfizer) than me (Astra).
Is it important or not to know which vaccine manufacturer has been used ? Each family members will have its own vaccin certificate.
I'm going in the middle of July and I'm a bit scared to miss any important information about that. So, I just need one PFL for me and my family? Is there any other tip about going there with all the rules?
MY QUESTION IS: IS THE QR CODE POSSIBEL TO BE SENT MOBILE TELEPHONE??
I completed the form for myself and then added 6 more family members. As soon as you type the passport number for the family member, click on "Add Family Member" and it will give you a new family member form to complete. When I finished with the sixth one, I clicked "Add Non Family Member" and added the two non family members travelling with us, then I clicked "Submit." Thanks to Andrew who explained how to edit your PLF. I would never have figured it out on my own.
The Add family member allows only 1 extra person. The menu then switches to Add non-family member.
However, the same form allows you to remove family member 1, 2, 3, and 4!!!
You go back to the top and click add family member again. You can add as many as you like
I just filled out the PLF and after some research it looks like you can edit your existing PLFs and add additional family members.
To edit existing ones, you just log in to your account on the site where they were created and click the 3 white lines in the top right, then pick 'My Dashboard'.
You can add additional family members when you get to that part of the form again and click the 'Add Family Member' button at the top.
Up to one only.!
Do you know how it works if you already filled PLF but you need to postpone your flights after that? Can you just fill the PLF again when you travel or will there be problems since you already filled it and didn't travel?
How do they take into account 72 hours prior to arrival with travel time and layovers?
Obviously they do not. That is entirely your responsibility to get yourself tested within the timeframes given by the Greece authorities based on your arrival time.
When I filled out the form, it only allowed me to include my wife as a family member, but I could not add my daughter. Is there a limit of only two members per family? The tour company we are using said we should fill out a separate form for our daughter, but the instructions say one form per household, and you are not supposed to fill out more than one form.
It says add another family member on form. I was able to add my husband and daughter
click on the add family member button again. It's a confusing site but it will work if you do that.
I have filled out the form 4 times now and says there was and error and to try filling out the whole thing again. Anyone else have this issue?
The form appears to only ask for the vaccine info for the first traveler. Is this correct?
It seems that you can add ONE family member. How do I enter my children (we are 4)
you go back and press "add family member"
I completed my details and then clicked 4 times on the button that says add family members for my husband and 3 children. Hope that makes sense.
When entering family members, the only information fields are for their name and age. No passport number. No COVID vaccination information. Has anyone gone through the process and traveled with companions? Is that all you need to do for them or am I missing something?
how i add how my kids vaccinations manufacturer?For instance I have family members having been vaccinated by a different vaccin manufacturer than mine?
Im having the same issue with phone number, adding +001 and nothing!! Does anyone know what can I do?
You may have already found this, but you can use +1 and then your 10 digit phone number and it will work
Has anyone traveling to Greece from the US had trouble filling out the phone number contact ? I’m putting +001 followed by the area code and phone number of my cell phone but it stays in the “red” and won’t let me continue . Please help
Using just "+1" then the ten digit number worked for me
Same question.
We are 1 family.
3 of us are vaccinated
1 not.
No option on the PLF to answer individualy.
Please help.
Thanks
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The UK government want us to staycation in the UK, to help boost the British economy, ok I get that but you should be free to travel to the EU( not red countries I except that ) if you have both jabs.
Well- it’s been a nightmare trying to get out of the UK- So far we have had 2 x EJ flights cancelled to Kafelonia, so we re booked with BA, and they...
The UK government want us to staycation in the UK, to help boost the British economy, ok I get that but you should be free to travel to the EU( not red countries I except that ) if you have both jabs.
Well- it’s been a nightmare trying to get out of the UK- So far we have had 2 x EJ flights cancelled to Kafelonia, so we re booked with BA, and they decided to cancelled- so 4 time lucky. We both have our jabs/ QR codes, will do the PLF a few days before we hopefully fly
Dears, the same question as Lukas ans Marrisa. We are one family of 4 members. Me and my husband are vaccinated, kids have negative test certificates. Is still one form enought?
We arrive in Athens July 22. The next day we fly out to an island. Do I need to include my flight from Athens to island on PLF? Is that considered a connection flight within Greece?
Hello,
please for help.
I would like to ask you how to fill in PLF in case 4 members family when parents are fully vaccinated and children (above 15 years old) not. (Children cannot be fully vaccinated before date of departure due to vaccination list in Czech Republic.)
Parents don't need any PCR test, children do.
What is need to fill in on the page "Before you start" where is required...
Hello,
please for help.
I would like to ask you how to fill in PLF in case 4 members family when parents are fully vaccinated and children (above 15 years old) not. (Children cannot be fully vaccinated before date of departure due to vaccination list in Czech Republic.)
Parents don't need any PCR test, children do.
What is need to fill in on the page "Before you start" where is required agreement "ONE PLF per one family" and on "Health questions" page?
It seems, we would need more options on the form.
OR is it ok when would we have 2 PSF forms (when we are one family)?
First form for vaccinated parents, second for children (PCR test).
Thank you very much for your advice.
Lukas
I have the same questions. I filled this out for my family of four and it only wanted my Covid documentation. Do they scan the one QR code upon arrival and then we all bring our documentation and they review it?
Marissa,
Same question. Have you traveled yet? How did it go? Thank you.
Hi there. I completed the plf and provided details of my vaccination status. Added my husband as travel companion but was not asked for any details regarding vaccine or Oct test. Does this matter? And presumably one ocr code for both of us? Another question. Our daughter is Travelling with her boyfriend same time as us but leaving a week earlier for the UK. Should she complete a separate plf form?. Thanks in advance
I have the same question (at least the first part). If you've arrived,do you have an answer for how your access went? As to the second (if you haven't traveled yet), my son is travelling but is connecting to our Athens flight from a different location because he is leaving from college. He is filling out his own form. In the event of some sort of travel mix up I want to make sure he has his own QR code if we don't arrive together.
Hi Alison. What was the outcome of this? I've completed the PLF for myself and my wife and child, but only given the option to add my vaccination status. We have both been vaccinated, but received at different times and we both had different types (I had Pfizer, my wife had AZ). Does my wife need to complete her own form? My son is 1, so he's just down as a family member.
Hi Alison also curious about the outcome of your travel and how this issue went about. Appreciate if you could let us know. :)
Hi there - My brother and I are traveling to Greece next week, I am fully vaccinated and selected Complete vaccination but my brother is not yet fully vaccinated, he will be providing a negative PCR test. In the PLF it doesn't give my brother the option to select his health questionnaire and select negative PCR test since he is just added as a family member for me. Does anyone know if this will cause issues at the gate?
Hi, Wish I could answer this question, but unfortunately am looking for the same answers. @Jessie...Can you please write an update after you arrive in Greece to let me know how it all went? My situation is exactly like yours. I am vaxxed, but my family is not yet and will arrive with neg tests.
Hello,
I am in the exact same situation. My wife is fully vaccinated and I will provide a covif test (just one dose). Can you provide me with any news please?
I thought it would be easier if we fill two forms and that's what we did. I hope it would be okay. Our flight is tomorrow.
What happens if you have proof of filing the PLF, but never receive the QR Code?
I'm also looking for an answer to your question. I'm stressed that I don't receive my QR code in time. My flight is 11.55pm. Day before I arrive in Greece
The instructions said you use the confirmation email in this case.
Can i fill in the plf on the Monday before I fly out on the Friday
You receive the QR code at midnight of the day of your arrival.
I land into ATH at 12:20pm from DOH and will be connecting to JTR on a separate domestic ticket. Is a 2pm flight connect doable with your experience arriving into ATH? The bother option is a 5:30pm which isn’t ideal. TIA
Hello, I filled my PLF in just too late ...because you have to do it before 12 h local time ....what happens now...I have filled in that I will arrive a day later so I will not receive the QR code in time. Can someone help?
Were you able to go through
What happend? Did you get in?
We accidentally put the day after and we were turned away at the gate and unable to edit the PLF. If you have to book another flight make sure your PLF matches the new travel info exactly. Good luck.
My question is, I'm leaving USA landing to Munich then to Kos Greece. The question on the plf is where am I entering the country from.do I start the plf from Munich or USA
Did you find out? I have the same question
When you register for the passenger locator form , you are sent a link by email. The link doesn’t work on all browsers and there is no support available if your link doesn’t work. You also cannot re-register to a different email once registered. This is a serious flaw in the system.
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How long before a trip can you fill in a passenger locator form
We have arrived to Crete few days ago from other EU country and even if there was strict check before boarding our plain if we comply with all requirements, including completed PLF, there was no check upon arrival. I am not aware if there was even a sample check among the passangers.