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Summary Still current at: 21 February 2023 Updated: 21 February 2023 Latest update: General editorial updates including additional information on strikes and demonstrations (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages), updated information on Covid-19 (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages), staying safe (‘Safety and Security’ page), and changes to entry requirements for touring creatives (‘Entry Requirements’ page)

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Greece’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Forest fires often occur during the summer months across Greece due to the dry/hot weather. Greece can also experience earthquakes.

Strikes and demonstrations can occur with little notice. Avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities.

There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU.

If you’re living in or moving to Greece, visit our Living in Greece guide in addition to this travel advice.

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Greece.

The emergency services number in Greece is 112. Calling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece will automatically transfer you to the Greek emergency services.

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

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