SMS guide to gain permission to go out.
It’s this or take the forms with you, link below, no exceptions and €150 fine if you don’t
TEXT/SMS to 8998 in the format below:
X [space] ID or passport number [space] postcode
Where X will be one of the below:
1 = going to chemists, drs appointments or to donate blood.
2 = going to a shop to buy necessary goods or services.
3 = going to a bank, if cannot do online.
4 = absolutely necessary visits to any governmental or public sector services.
5 = going to help people who cannot move abouts to get necessary goods.
6 = going for a dog walk or exercise, near one's house only and upto 2 people.
7 = going to a family wedding/christening/funeral for 1st and 2nd degree relatives only for functions not exceeding 10 people.
8 = any other reason that can be justified within the limits of the new measures. Please note that you need to write the exact reason in the SMS.
Example:
SMS To 8998
1 1745389 8011
A downloadable printable verion is avaialble HERE.
If you need to use the forms click here, in English and greek
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