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Among them is Rhodes, which was home to the ancient Minoan culture and, legend has it, the terrifying Minotaur. Today it is better known for its stunning beaches, charming seaside towns and lively nightlife.</p> <p>The islands of Corfu, Crete and Santorini are also established hangouts for sun-seekers and merrymakers, while Kos has begun to attract deities of a very modern kind – the world’s rich and famous. Ultimately, though, in democratic Greece, everyone is welcome.</p><div class="keyfacts"> <div class="key-icon"></div> <h4>Key facts</h4> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Area:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>131,957 sq km (50,949 sq miles).</p></div> </div> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Population:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>10,473,455 (UN estimate 2019).</p></div> </div> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Population density:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>81.7 per sq km.</p></div> </div> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Capital:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>Athens.</p></div> </div> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Government:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>Republic.</p></div> </div> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Head of state:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>President Katerina Sakellaropoulou since 2020.</p></div> </div> <div class="row info"> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-4">Head of government:</div> <div class="col-md-8 col-xs-8"><p>Kyriakos Mitsotakis since 2023.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="travel_advice"> <div class="advice-icon"></div> <h4>Travel Advice</h4><h2 id="before-you-travel">Before you travel</h2> <p>No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: </p> <ul> <li>see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-for-women-travelling-abroad">general advice for women travellers</a> </li> <li>read our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disabled-travellers">guide on disability and travel abroad</a> </li> <li>see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-foreign-travel-advice">general advice for LGBT+ travellers</a> </li> <li>read about <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/solo-and-independent-travel">safety for solo and independent travel</a> </li> <li>see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safer-adventure-travel-and-volunteering-overseas">advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad</a> </li> </ul> <h3 id="travel-insurance">Travel insurance</h3> <p>If you choose to travel, research your destinations and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance">get appropriate travel insurance</a>. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.</p> <h2 id="about-fcdo-travel-advice">About <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> travel advice</h2> <p>The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (<abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr>) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/about-foreign-commonwealth-development-office-travel-advice">more about <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> travel advice</a>.</p> <p>Follow and contact <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> travel on <a rel="external" href="https://twitter.com/fcdotravelgovuk">Twitter</a>, <a rel="external" href="https://www.facebook.com/fcdotravel">Facebook</a> and <a rel="external" href="https://www.instagram.com/travelaware/">Instagram</a>. You can also sign up to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/email-signup">get email notifications</a> when this advice is updated.</p> <p>This information is for people travelling on a full <a href="https://www.gov.uk/types-of-british-nationality">‘British citizen’ passport</a> from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.</p> <p>The authorities in Greece set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the <a rel="external" href="https://www.mfa.gr/uk/en/the-embassy">Greek Embassy in the UK</a>.</p> <h2 id="covid-19-rules">COVID-19 rules</h2> <p>There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Greece.</p> <h2 id="passport-validity-requirements">Passport validity requirements</h2> <p>Greece follows <a rel="external" href="https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm">Schengen area rules</a>. Your passport must:</p> <ul> <li>have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago</li> <li>have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area</li> </ul> <p>Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew">Renew your passport</a> if you need to.</p> <p>You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.</p> <h2 id="visa-requirements">Visa requirements</h2> <p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/travel-to-eu-schengen-area">travel without a visa to the Schengen area</a>, which includes Greece, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel:</p> <ul> <li>as a tourist</li> <li>to visit family or friends</li> <li>to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events</li> <li>for short-term studies or training</li> </ul> <p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-greece-for-work">requirements for working in Greece</a> are different. If you are a touring creative, see <a rel="external" href="https://www.mfa.gr/uk/en/visa.html?mission=lon">details about the Uniform (Schengen) visa</a>.</p> <p>If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.</p> <div role="note" aria-label="Warning" class="application-notice help-notice"> <p>Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit.</p> </div> <p>If you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.</p> <p>If your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport. </p> <p>You may also need to:</p> <ul> <li>show a return or onward ticket</li> <li>prove that you have enough money for your stay</li> </ul> <h3 id="staying-longer-than-90-days-in-a-180-day-period">Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period</h3> <p>For a longer stay, you must <a rel="external" href="https://www.mfa.gr/uk/en/visa.html?mission=lon">apply to the Greek authorities for a national visa</a>.</p> <p>If you’re in Greece with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.</p> <p>Read about <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-greece#passports-and-travel">passport stamping if you live in Greece</a>.</p> <div class="call-to-action"> <h2 id="new-schengen-entry-requirements">New Schengen entry requirements</h2> <p>Plans for the introduction of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for all non-EU nationals, including British nationals, travelling in or out of the Schengen area has been delayed. Information will be updated when available.</p> <p>Read more <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system">information on the EU Entry/Exit System</a>.</p> </div> <h2 id="vaccine-requirements">Vaccine requirements</h2> <p>For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccines, see <a rel="external" href="https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/91/greece#Vaccine_Recommendations">TravelHealthPro’s Greece guide</a>.</p> <h2 id="customs-rules">Customs rules</h2> <p>There are strict rules about <a rel="external" href="https://www.aade.gr/en/customs">goods that can be brought into and taken out of Greece</a>. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.</p> <h3 id="taking-food-into-greece">Taking food into Greece</h3> <p>You cannot take <a rel="external" href="https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/animalproducts/personal_imports_en">meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries</a>. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.</p> <h2 id="terrorism">Terrorism</h2> <p>There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.</p> <p>UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on <a rel="external" href="https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/safetyadvice/">staying safe abroad</a> and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reduce-your-risk-from-terrorism-while-abroad">how to reduce your risk from terrorism</a> while abroad.</p> <h3 id="terrorism-in-greece">Terrorism in Greece</h3> <div role="note" aria-label="Warning" class="application-notice help-notice"> <p>Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Greece.</p> </div> <p>Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals.</p> <p>There have been several attacks involving explosives and automatic weapons against Greek institutions, shopping malls, banks, media offices, diplomatic premises and the police.</p> <h2 id="protests-and-demonstrations">Protests and demonstrations</h2> <h3 id="political-protests">Political protests</h3> <p>Greek authorities have increased security at some prominent locations, including tourist sites, due to events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.</p> <p>There is currently a heightened risk of such protests, particularly in central Athens.</p> <p>Stay aware of your surroundings, stay away from protests and follow the advice of local authorities. </p> <h3 id="strikes-and-demonstrations">Strikes and demonstrations</h3> <p>There are regular strikes, sometimes called at short notice, that can cause disruption to buses, trains, ferries and air travel, as well as road networks and borders. </p> <p>Demonstrations often take place around major squares in central Athens, in particular Syntagma Square. Political demonstrations may take place on certain dates: </p> <ul> <li>1 May (Labour Day)</li> <li>17 November (anniversary of when student protests against a military dictatorship were put down violently – ‘Polytechnio’)</li> <li>6 December (anniversary of the shooting of 15-year-old student Alexandros Grigoropoulos)</li> </ul> <p>Some demonstrations in the past have turned violent. Avoid demonstrations wherever possible and move away to the last known safe place. Security forces often use tear gas to break up demonstrations, which can harm your breathing and vision.</p> <h2 id="crime">Crime</h2> <h3 id="protecting-your-belongings">Protecting your belongings</h3> <p>Thefts of passports, wallets and handbags are common on the metro and in crowded tourist places, particularly in central Athens. Carry your valuables in different bags and pockets and keep a copy of your passport photo page somewhere safe.</p> <p>When driving on holiday, keep your valuables out of sight and lock your vehicle at all times. Always park in a well-lit area or secure car park. Be alert to car crime.</p> <h3 id="sexual-assault">Sexual assault</h3> <p>To reduce your personal risk, especially late at night and around clubs and bars: </p> <ul> <li>save the location of your accommodation on your maps app, so it’s easier to find at the end of the night</li> <li>set up a WhatsApp group to keep in touch with others in your group</li> <li>keep an eye on each other’s drinks to make sure they do not get spiked</li> <li>do not let a friend walk back to their hotel alone</li> <li>do not give a drunk person more alcohol</li> </ul> <p>Use pre-arranged transport or taxi-hailing apps such as Uber or Free Now which supply licensed cabs.</p> <p>Report anything that does not feel right to local authorities or hotel or club management. </p> <h3 id="racially-motivated-attacks">Racially-motivated attacks</h3> <p>The majority of visitors experience no difficulties related to their race, but there have been some racially-motivated attacks, particularly in inner-city areas.</p> <h2 id="laws-and-cultural-differences">Laws and cultural differences</h2> <h3 id="personal-id">Personal ID</h3> <p>Always carry your passport, to show to the police if they request identification. Police may not accept a copy.</p> <h3 id="public-offences"> Public offences</h3> <p>The Greek police will arrest you for any behaviour they find rowdy or indecent, especially where excessive drinking is involved. Some fancy dress costumes may be regarded as offensive and therefore against decency laws.</p> <p>The courts are likely to impose a heavy fine or a prison sentence if they judge the behaviour to be illegal. Your travel insurance may not cover you if you miss flights because of an alcohol-related arrest. </p> <h3 id="smoking-bans">Smoking bans</h3> <p>It’s illegal to smoke in indoor public places, including shopping malls and transport hubs. You could get a fine of up to 500 euros.</p> <h3 id="illegal-drugs-and-prison-sentences">Illegal drugs and prison sentences</h3> <p>Possession of even small quantities of illegal drugs can lead to a long prison sentence.</p> <p>Nitrous oxide is illegal to buy or sell for recreational use. You could be arrested or fined.</p> <h3 id="public-transport-fines">Public transport fines</h3> <p>You may need to time stamp your ticket on public transport for it to be valid. If you are found with an unvalidated ticket, you could get a fine. Check with local providers.</p> <h3 id="buying-goods-or-services">Buying goods or services</h3> <p>By law restaurants must provide an itemised bill. Make sure you get a receipt for any goods or services you buy. </p> <h3 id="carrying-weapons">Carrying weapons</h3> <p>Offensive items like pepper spray or knuckledusters are listed as weapons in Greece. A knife with a blade measuring 10cm or more counts as a weapon, and you need a special licence for any knife that is not made for domestic, professional, artistic or hunting use. </p> <h3 id="lgbt-travellers">LGBT+ travellers</h3> <p>Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Greece, and civil unions between same-sex couples have been legal since 2015. The age of consent in Greece is 15, this applies to partners of both the same sex and opposite sex. Transgender people are able to change their legal gender. Anti-discrimination and hate speech laws apply to gender identity.</p> <p>Public attitudes towards same-sex couples vary throughout the country. Couples showing affection in public may be frowned on, especially in rural areas. Attitudes are generally more welcoming in Athens and on many Greek islands.</p> <p>Read more <a href="https://www.gov.uk/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-foreign-travel-advice">advice for LGBT+ travellers</a>.</p> <h3 id="military-service">Military service</h3> <p>Men aged 19 and above, born to a Greek national, may have military service obligations, regardless of any other nationality they hold. The authorities can stop you leaving Greece until you complete military service.</p> <h3 id="using-cameras-or-approaching-sensitive-locations">Using cameras or approaching sensitive locations</h3> <p>It is illegal to approach or take photos or videos of military installations, vehicles or buildings. The authorities will arrest and possibly prosecute anyone doing so. Border areas are also militarily sensitive. If you visit such areas, do not take photos or videos.</p> <h2 id="outdoor-activities-and-adventure-tourism">Outdoor activities and adventure tourism</h2> <h3 id="music-festivals">Music festivals</h3> <p>Take extra care of your valuables at festivals or large concerts. Read the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/festival-travel-checklist">festivals in Europe travel checklist</a> for more advice.</p> <h3 id="water-sports-and-swimming-safety">Water sports and swimming safety</h3> <p>Book activities at a licensed water sports centre and before you start:</p> <ul> <li>make sure the paperwork is completed</li> <li>ask for a safety demonstration</li> <li>make sure you know how to call for help</li> </ul> <p>For more advice, see the website for <a rel="external" href="https://safewatersports.com/">Safe Water Sports</a>, a non-profit organisation in Greece that aims to prevent accidents.</p> <p>Obey warning signs and flags on beaches. Follow instructions from lifeguards and get follow local advice if jellyfish or urchins are present.</p> <h3 id="quad-biking-and-mopeds">Quad biking and mopeds</h3> <p>Quad biking is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death. You need specific travel insurance to cover quad biking. Always read the details of your insurance cover – especially the small print and exclusions on your policy.</p> <p>Make sure you get full instructions and training before your activity.</p> <p>Insurance sold by the hire company usually only provides third-party insurance. It’s likely the company will charge you for any damage to the rental vehicle, and you may face arrest if you do not pay.</p> <p>If you hire a moped, you need a valid driving licence with at least category A1 – ‘light motorcycle’. Choose a category in accordance with your driving licence and age. Category P, which is valid in the UK for driving mopeds up to 50cc, is not valid in Greece.</p> <p>Make sure the vehicle is in good condition. Drivers and passengers must wear helmets before operating quad bikes and mopeds. Failure to do so may invalidate your insurance. If police stop you, they will fine you and take your licence.</p> <h2 id="transport-risks">Transport risks</h2> <h3 id="road-travel">Road travel</h3> <p>If you are planning to drive in Greece, see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad">information on driving abroad</a> and check the <a rel="external" href="https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/travel/country/greece/">rules of the road in the RAC’s Greece guide</a>. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.</p> <p>You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Greece. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence">update it to a photocard licence</a> or get the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit">1968 version of the international driving permit (<abbr title="International driving permit">IDP</abbr>)</a> as well. </p> <p>Check if you need a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/flags-identifiers-and-stickers">UK sticker to drive your car outside the UK</a>. </p> <p>Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an <abbr title="International driving permit">IDP</abbr>. </p> <p>Drink-driving is a serious offence in Greece. If you are tested and found to have more than two-thirds of England’s legal limit of alcohol in your system, you could get a fine and possible imprisonment. </p> <h3 id="driving-conditions">Driving conditions</h3> <p>Traffic can be busy, fast and chaotic, especially in the larger cities. Local drivers regularly ignore speed limits, including in built-up areas.</p> <h3 id="pedestrian-crossings">Pedestrian crossings</h3> <p>When walking roadside, take care when crossing the road and if possible use a pedestrian crossing. Drivers do not always stop at crossings, even though they are supposed to. The green pedestrian crossing signal sometimes allows cars to turn right on to a crossing, so cross with caution.</p> <h2 id="extreme-weather-and-natural-disasters">Extreme weather and natural disasters</h2> <p>Find out what you can do to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tropical-cyclones">prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards</a>.</p> <h3 id="flooding">Flooding</h3> <p>Adverse weather conditions, including floods, are affecting some regions. The situation can change quickly. Follow <a rel="external" href="https://twitter.com/112Greece">‘112 Greece’ on Twitter</a> for official updates</p> <h3 id="wildfires">Wildfires</h3> <p>There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October.</p> <p>Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. The situation can change quickly.</p> <p>To avoid starting wildfires:</p> <ul> <li>leave no litter, especially not glass which is known to start fires</li> <li>make sure cigarettes are properly extinguished</li> <li>do not light barbecues</li> </ul> <p>Causing a wildfire or a forest fire is a criminal offence in Greece – even if unintentional. If you see a fire, call the emergency services on 112.</p> <p>Be cautious if you are in or near an area affected by wildfires:</p> <ul> <li>follow <a rel="external" href="https://twitter.com/112Greece">@112Greece</a> for official updates</li> <li>follow the guidance of the emergency services</li> <li>call the Greek emergency services on 112 if you are in immediate danger</li> <li>contact your airline or travel operator who can assist you with return travel to the UK</li> </ul> <p>Register for alerts from the <a rel="external" href="https://civilprotection.gov.gr/en">Greek government’s Emergency Communication Service</a>) (in English):</p> <ul> <li>for iPhones go to Settings > Notifications and enable the ‘Emergency Alerts’ option at the bottom</li> <li>for Android 11 and higher go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced Settings > Wireless Emergency Alerts</li> <li>for Samsung devices go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Notifications > Emergency Notifications and enable the ‘Emergency Alerts’ option</li> </ul> <p>For further information, see Greece’s <a rel="external" href="http://civilprotection.gr/en/forest-fires">Civil Protection website</a> (in Greek).</p> <h3 id="earthquakes">Earthquakes</h3> <p>There is a risk of earthquakes and earth tremors. You should:</p> <ul> <li>familiarise yourself with safety procedures in the event of an earthquake</li> <li>follow advice given by the local authorities</li> <li>call the Greek emergency services on 112 if you are in immediate danger</li> </ul> <p>The Civil Protection website has advice about <a rel="external" href="https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/seismoi">what to do before, during and after an earthquake</a> (in Greek), and reports on incidents.</p> <p>Before you travel check that:</p> <ul> <li>your destination can provide the healthcare you may need</li> <li>you have <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance">appropriate travel insurance</a> for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation</li> </ul> <p>This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.</p> <h2 id="emergency-medical-number">Emergency medical number</h2> <p>Dial 112 or 166 and ask for an ambulance.</p> <p>Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.</p> <h2 id="vaccine-recommendations-and-health-risks">Vaccine recommendations and health risks</h2> <p>At least 8 weeks before your trip: </p> <ul> <li>check the latest <a rel="external" href="https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/91/greece#Vaccine_Recommendations">vaccine recommendations for Greece</a> </li> <li>see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the <a rel="external" href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/">NHS travel vaccinations page</a> </li> </ul> <p>See what <a rel="external" href="https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/91/greece">health risks you’ll face in Greece</a>. </p> <p>Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Greece. Read more about <a rel="external" href="https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/26/altitude-illness">altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro</a>. </p> <h2 id="medication">Medication</h2> <p>The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.</p> <p>Read <a rel="external" href="https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/43/medicines-abroad">best practice when travelling with medicines</a>.</p> <p>Pharmacies across Greece stock a good supply of medicines, but there are strict rules around dispensing certain medicines, including antibiotics. Bring prescription medicines with you and carry a letter from your doctor stating the quantity required during your stay. Keep the medication in the original container with the prescription label. The name on the prescription must match the name on your passport.</p> <p>Prescriptions for uninsured individuals are only dispensed from:</p> <ul> <li>pharmacies at hospitals</li> <li>pharmacies registered with the National Organisations for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY)</li> </ul> <p>If you need to take controlled medicines in Greece, contact the <a rel="external" href="https://www.okana.gr/el/information-english">Organisation Against Drugs (OKANA)</a>.</p> <p>For more information, contact the Greek National Organisation of Medicines.</p> <p>Telephone: 0030 213 2040 395 or 0030 213 2040 285 between 1pm and 2pm on weekdays.</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:clearance@eof.gr">clearance@eof.gr</a></p> <h2 id="healthcare-in-greece">Healthcare in Greece </h2> <p>Treatment and facilities are generally good on the mainland, but may be limited on the islands. The standards of nursing and aftercare, particularly in the state sector, is not to the usual standard of the UK. The public ambulance service is basic. There are serious shortages of ambulances on some islands.</p> <p>If you are uninsured, you may not be able to get medical treatment or diagnostic tests from private doctors in Greece, only from public hospitals and primary healthcare centres.</p> <p><abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ">FCDO</abbr> has a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-facilities">list of medical providers in Greece</a> where some staff will speak English. On some Greek islands, local staff in bars or airports my direct you to private first aid or medical centres rather than to the public hospital.</p> <p>There is also <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-visitors-hospitalised-in-greece">information if you’re hospitalised in Greece</a>.</p> <h3 id="health-insurance-cards">Health insurance cards</h3> <p>To get medically necessary state healthcare in Greece, you need a Global Health Insurance Card (<abbr title="Global Health Insurance Card">GHIC</abbr>) or a European Health Insurance Card (<abbr title="European Health Insurance Card ">EHIC</abbr>).</p> <p>The NHS’s <a rel="external" href="https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/">getting healthcare abroad webpage</a> has details about:</p> <ul> <li>how to apply for a <abbr title="Global Health Insurance Card">GHIC</abbr> </li> <li>how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time</li> <li>who qualifies for a new <abbr title="European Health Insurance Card ">EHIC</abbr> instead of a <abbr title="Global Health Insurance Card">GHIC</abbr> </li> <li>what treatment counts as medically necessary</li> </ul> <p>A <abbr title="Global Health Insurance Card">GHIC</abbr> or <abbr title="European Health Insurance Card ">EHIC</abbr> is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your <abbr title="Global Health Insurance Card">GHIC</abbr> or <abbr title="European Health Insurance Card ">EHIC</abbr> does not cover, including:</p> <ul> <li>changes to travel and accommodation bookings</li> <li>additional standard costs for treatment</li> <li>medical repatriation to the UK</li> <li>treatment that is ruled non-urgent</li> <li>private healthcare</li> <li>private clinics</li> </ul> <p>Read <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-in-greece">guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Greece</a>.</p> <h2 id="travel-and-mental-health">Travel and mental health</h2> <p>Read <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-advice-for-people-with-mental-health-issues"><abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ">FCDO</abbr> guidance on travel and mental health</a>. There is also <a rel="external" href="https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/85/travelling-with-mental-health-conditions">guidance on TravelHealthPro</a>.</p> <p>The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (<abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr>) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.</p> <h2 id="emergency-services-in-greece">Emergency services in Greece</h2> <p>Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police) </p> <p>Calling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece will automatically transfer you to the Greek emergency services.</p> <h2 id="contact-your-travel-provider-and-insurer">Contact your travel provider and insurer</h2> <p>Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.</p> <h3 id="refunds-and-changes-to-travel">Refunds and changes to travel</h3> <p>For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.</p> <p>Find out more about <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/about-foreign-commonwealth-development-office-travel-advice">changing or cancelling travel plans</a>, including:</p> <ul> <li>where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider</li> <li>how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim</li> </ul> <h2 id="support-from-fcdo">Support from <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> </h2> <p><abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:</p> <ul> <li>finding English-speaking <a rel="external" href="https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/lawyers?country=Greece">lawyers</a>, <a rel="external" href="https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/funeral-directors?country=Greece">funeral directors</a> and <a rel="external" href="https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/translators-interpreters?country=Greece">translators and interpreters</a> in Greece</li> <li>dealing with a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-greece">death in Greece</a> </li> <li>being <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greece-prisoner-pack/information-pack-for-british-prisoners-in-greece">arrested in Greece</a> </li> <li>getting help if you’re a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/victim-crime-abroad">victim of crime</a> </li> <li>what to do if you’re <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/in-hospital-abroad">in hospital</a> </li> <li>if you are <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-deal-with-a-crisis-overseas">affected by a crisis</a>, such as a terrorist attack</li> </ul> <h2 id="contacting-fcdo">Contacting <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> </h2> <p>Follow and contact <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> travel on <a rel="external" href="https://twitter.com/fcdotravelgovuk">Twitter</a>, <a rel="external" href="https://www.facebook.com/fcdotravel">Facebook</a> and <a rel="external" href="https://www.instagram.com/travelaware/">Instagram</a>. You can also sign up to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/email-signup">get email notifications</a> when this travel advice is updated.</p> <p>You can also <a rel="external" href="https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/greece/british-embassy-athens">contact <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> online</a>.</p> <h3 id="help-abroad-in-an-emergency">Help abroad in an emergency</h3> <p>If you are in Greece and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-athens">British Embassy in Athens or your nearest consulate</a>.</p> <h3 id="fcdo-in-london"> <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> in London</h3> <p>You can call <abbr title="Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office">FCDO</abbr> in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.</p> <p>Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)</p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/call-charges">Find out about call charges</a></p> <h2 id="risk-information-for-british-companies">Risk information for British companies</h2> <p>The Overseas Business Risk service offers <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/overseas-business-risk-greece">information and advice for British companies operating in Greece</a> on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.</p> </div> <style> .inline-ad iframe {max-width:95%} .inline-add {overflow:hidden; padding-left:0px} </style> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1492512001379-6' style="padding-top:35px; padding-bottom:30px;" class="col-md-6 inline-ad"> <script defer> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1492512001379-6'); }); </script> </div> <div style="padding-top:35px; max-height:310px; overflow:hidden" class="col-md-6"> <a href="https://illuminoto.com/shop/"><img width="336" height="280" src="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/illuminoto-MPU-336x280-1.jpg" class="image wp-image-22932 attachment-full size-full" alt="A digital image at https://illuminoto.com" loading="lazy" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" /></a> </div> <div></div> <div id = "mobile_ads" class="hidden-lg hidden-md hidden-sm">  </div> <div id="mobile_google_ads" class="hidden-lg hidden-md hidden-sm"> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1492512001379-3' style="margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:20px"> <script defer>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1492512001379-3'); }); </script> </div> <br/> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1492512001379-9' style="margin-top:10px;"> <script defer>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1492512001379-9'); }); </script> </div> <div class="hidden-xs" style="width:80%"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="container box_list"><div class='row'> <h2><i class='icon icon_1'></i>Related Articles</h2> </div><div class="row box_item"><div class="col-sm-4 col-lg-4 col-md-4"> <a href="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/features/city-highlight/city-highlight-athens/"><img src="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/shu-Europe-Greece-Acropolis-in-Athens-Parthenon-in-distance-188628197-Anastasios71-1440x823.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive"> </a> <div class="caption"> <h4><a href="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/features/city-highlight/city-highlight-athens/">City Highlight: Athens</a></h4> <p>As the historical capital of Europe, Athens offers a stunning range of rich history, savoury cuisine, and a tangible feeling of culture</p> </div> </div><div class="col-sm-4 col-lg-4 col-md-4"> <a href="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/features/feature/bitesized-guide-the-greek-islands/"><img src="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/shu-Greece-Mykonos-458827315-Aetherial-1440x823.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive"> </a> <div class="caption"> <h4><a href="https://www.worldtravelguide.net/features/feature/bitesized-guide-the-greek-islands/">Which Greek islands are for you?</a></h4> <p>The Greek islands have it all - culture, clubbing, walking and water sports. 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