Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Greece
Level published by the State Department on 22.10.2025 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Greece — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
58 Ακαδημίας Αθήνα
34 Χαριλάου Τρικούπη Αθήνα
37 Δυρραχίου Αθήνα
gynaecology
Mo,We,Th 14:00-19:30; Tu,Fr 12:00-17:30
44 Δελβίνου Αθήνα
40 Δελβίνου Αθήνα
near Αυλώνος
Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,17:00-20:00
88Α Μιχαλακοπούλου Αθήνα
201 Λεωφόρος Αλεξάνδρας Αθήνα
near Κορυτσάς
67 Αμισού Νέα Σμύρνη
195 Αγίου Δημητρίου
264 ΙΑΣΩ GENERAL, Μεσογείων & Πυθαγόρα Χολαργός
otolaryngology
3 Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου Αθήνα
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
24 Χαλκοκονδύλη Αθήνα
near Κλεισόβης
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
18 Μπουμπουλίνας Αθήνα
2 Στουρνάρη
1 Σπύρου Τρικούπη Αθήνα
64 Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
40 Ηπείρου
14 Μαυροματαίων Αθήνα
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
near Εμμανουήλ Μπενάκη
48 Λεωφόρος Αλεξάνδρας Αθήνα
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
14 Σκουφά Αθήνα
near Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
near Σεβαλιέ
5 Σωτήρος Αθήνα
near Σκουφά
70 Λεωφόρος Αλεξάνδρας;Αλεξάνδρας
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
Αλκαμένους
166 Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
10 Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου Αθήνα
192 Ιπποκράτους Αθήνα
near Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
11 Καβαλλότι
120 Αλεξάνδρας
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
10-12 Πεστών
near Αγίου Μελετίου
near Σηλυβρίας
146Β Αλεξάνδρας
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
near Πατριάρχου Ιερεμίου
Mo,We 08:00-14:00; Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
52 Δράμας Αθήνα
Mo 08:00-14:00; Tu 08:00-14:00,17:30-20:00; We 08:00-14:00; Th 08:00-14:00,17:30
near Δυρραχίου
119 Αλεξάνδρας
Πλατεία Πλαστήρα
29 Βασιλέως Γεωργίου Β΄
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00
Ευτυχίδου
near Μεγαλουπόλεως
4 Ιθώμης
31-33 Μιχαλακοπούλου Αθήνα
14 Πλατεία Φιλικής Εταιρίας Αθήνα
4 Λεωφόρος Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας Αθήνα
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
23 Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας Αθήνα
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
7 Βασιλέως Κωνσταντίνου Αθήνα
5-7 Leoforos Vassileos Konstantinou Athene
We,Fr 09:00-12:00; Mo,Tu,Th 09:00-12:00,14:00-15:00
6 Γεωργίου Σεφέρη Palaio Psychiko-Athens
Tu-Fr 08:30-17:00
86 Δωδεκανήσου Πετρούπολη
2 Σ. Καραγιώργη Ηράκλειο
near Τηλεμάχου
85 Μιχαήλ Βόδα Αθήνα
near Μιμνέρμου
3 Λαοδάμαντος Αθήνα
14 Σεβαστουπόλεως Αθήνα
25 Αγίου Δημητρίου Βύρωνας
20 Λυσίππου
99 Νικολάου Πλαστήρα Νέα Σμύρνη
near Κωστή Παλαμά
8 Αίαντος Παλαιό Φάληρο
near Ρήγα Φεραίου
near Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη
near Αδριανού
near Χέυδεν
near Θεόδωρου Δηληγιάννη
near Γαργηττίων
near Αθανάσιου Διάκου
near Λιοσίων
260 Λιοσίων Αθήνα
near 3ης Σεπτεμβρίου
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 2.0 · 10-17 2.7 · 10-18 2.3 · 10-19 1.8 · 10-20 1.6 · 10-21 1.6 · 10-22 1.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Athens in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Greece. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Greece.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Greece. If rabies exposures occur while in Greece, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
Average coverage: two up-to-date MMR doses remain the rule.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux sont assurés à Athènes et dans les grandes villes. Dans certaines régions, notamment sur les îles (y compris celles très fréquentées par les touristes), il manque toutefois des moyens de transport et du personnel médical. Pour tout traitement médical, la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. Toutefois, les visites chez des médecins doivent souvent être payées sur place. Lors de séjours de longue durée dans un hôpital public, il est recommandé que les proches participent aux soins de la personne suivie médicalement ou qu'on engage à ses propres frais du personnel soignant (les hôpitaux disposent en général d’une liste). Quant aux hôpitaux privés, ils disposent de services de soins complets. Institution commune LAMal Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l’importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
La fièvre du Nil occidental ( West Nile Virus ) est une maladie des oiseaux transmise à l’humain par l’intermédiaire de piqûres de moustiques infectés.
La maladie est souvent asymptomatique ou bénigne (fièvre, maux de tête, douleurs musculaires, frissons, éruption cutanée) mais dans de rares cas, des complications de type neurologique peuvent survenir (méningite, encéphalite) et entrainer des séquelles voire le décès.
Il n’existe pas de vaccin contre cette maladie pour les humains, la prévention repose uniquement sur la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur et le site du ministère de la Santé .
Les autorités locales recensent une augmentation du nombre de personnes infectées au cours de l’été 2026, notamment en Attique et dans le nord du pays et ont mis en place des opérations de pulvérisation d’insecticides dans les zones concernées.
La maladie ou borreliose de Lyme est une infection due à une Borrelia, bactérie transmise par piqure de tique. Toutes les tiques ne sont pas porteuses et d’autres espèces de bactéries peuvent aussi être transmises. L’habitat naturel des tiques comprend les herbes hautes des prairies, les régions boisées et humides, mais aussi les jardins. L’infection est souvent asymptomatique mais elle peut parfois provoquer une maladie invalidante comprenant une atteinte cutanée, puis articulaire et neurologique. Le traitement repose sur des antibiotiques adaptés qui sont d’autant plus efficaces qu’ils sont débutés précocement. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqûres de tiques et sur l’examen rigoureux de la peau du corps et du cuir chevelu après toute promenade en milieu rural et particulièrement en forêt. Il est recommandé de consulter un médecin en cas d’apparition d’une éruption cutanée au pourtour d’une piqure de tique.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter les sites du ministère de la Santé : protection contre les tiques , maladie de Lyme et de l'Institut Pasteur .
Un risque existe dans certaines régions rurales et forestières, notamment d’avril à octobre.
La leishmaniose est une maladie parasitaire transmise par la piqûre d’insectes infectés appelés phlébotomes et qui sont surtout actifs la nuit. La transmission entre êtres humains est exceptionnelle. La maladie se présente sous trois formes principales : cutanée (lésions de la peau), muco-cutanée (détruit les muqueuses du nez et de la bouche) et viscérale (atteinte grave des organes internes, souvent mortelle sans traitement).
Il n’existe aucun vaccin ni traitement préventif. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqûres, notamment par l’utilisation de…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
L’eau du robinet est généralement potable, sauf dans les régions reculées et certaines îles. En cas de doute, il convient de s’adresser aux autorités locales.
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Dial 112 or 166 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Greece .
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Greece. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines .
Changes to your routine when travelling, such as later nights, coping with heat and changes to your diet can have an impact on your medication. See the Summer Proof Your Health campaign for more information.
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.
Prescriptions for uninsured individuals are only dispensed from:
If you need to take controlled medicines in Greece, contact the Organisation Against Drugs (OKANA) .
For more information, contact the Greek National Organisation of Medicines.
Telephone: 0030 213 2040 395 or 0030 213 2040 285 between 1pm and 2pm on weekdays.
Email: clearance@eof.gr
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.
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.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Greece where some staff will speak English. On some Greek islands, local staff in bars or airports may direct you to private first aid or medical centres rather than to the public hospital.
There is also information if you’re hospitalised in Greece .
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Greece, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).
The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (09.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (05.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Wildfires in Greece There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. For advice, visit the wildfires section on the Safety and security page .
Last change: Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 22.10.2025
Exercise normal precaution in Greece .
Greece is a generally safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
10-16 2.0 · 10-17 2.7 · 10-18 2.3 · 10-19 1.8 · 10-20 1.6 · 10-21 1.6 · 10-22 1.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, 4 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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L’ensemble du pays est placé en zone de vigilance normale.
Les vols à la tire et les effractions de véhicules sont fréquents, notamment durant la période estivale et dans les lieux touristiques :
Il est vivement conseillé de suivre les recommandations suivantes : • Ne pas transporter de sommes importantes d’argent et laisser tout objet de valeur dans un lieu sécurisé (ex : coffre d’hôtel) ; • Laisser ses documents de voyage et d’identité en lieu sûr et se munir de photocopies lors de ses déplacements ; • Ne pas transporter tous ses papiers et son argent dans un seul sac et sortir avec le minimum nécessaire ; • Veiller à ses effets personnels dans les lieux publics et dans les transports en commun (en particulier depuis/vers les aéroports) ; • Se munir du numéro d’urgence permettant de faire opposition à une carte bancaire volée ou perdue ; • Privilégier le stationnement de son véhicule (notamment locations touristiques) dans des parkings sécurisés. Ne pas laisser des objets de valeur ou ses papiers dans le véhicule.
Le risque sismique est élevé en Grèce. Les tremblements de terre sont fréquents dans tout le pays.
Le risque volcanique est limité aux volcans actifs de Santorin et Nisyros et leurs alentours immédiats.
Des informations actualisées sur les événements sismiques sont disponibles sur le site du Centre de sismologie euro-méditerranéen (CSEM) ainsi que ses applications mobiles ( iOS et Android ), et réseaux sociaux ( @LastQuake et @EMSC ) presque en temps réel. Le site de l’Observatoire national d’Athènes répertoire également les derniers tremblements de terre.
En cas de séisme d’ampleur, il est recommandé de porter attention aux éventuelles alertes tsunami qui seraient diffusées par les autorités grecques dans les régions côtières.
En cas de séisme, tsunami ou menace d’éruption volcanique, il convient de se conformer aux instructions des autorités locales, notamment : site de la protection civil grecque et ses réseaux sociaux ( Facebook et X ) ; instructions transmises par SMS via le système d’alerte géolocalisé GR-Alert (garder active la fonction de géolocalisation du portable).
Enfin, il est conseillé aux voyageurs de rassurer leurs proches dès qu’ils en ont la possibilité.
Liens utiles :
Les autorités grecques actualisent chaque jour une carte sur le risque incendie sur l’ensemble du territoire. Celle-ci est disponible sur le site de la protection civile grecque et est également partagée quotidiennement sur leurs réseaux sociaux ( Facebook et X ) . Il est vivement recommandé de la consulter sur une base quotidienne.
Les autorités grecques actualisent chaque jour une carte sur le…
Des manifestations ont régulièrement lieu, notamment à Athènes et à Thessalonique. Elles se tiennent le plus souvent : • pour Athènes, en centre-ville : place Syntagma devant le Parlement, place Omonia et ses environs, École polytechnique, quartier d’Exarchia ; • pour Thessalonique : place Aristotelous, avenue Egnatia (quartier universitaire).
Il convient de se tenir éloigné des lieux de rassemblement, qui peuvent parfois donner lieu à des incidents.
Il existe une menace terroriste en Grèce, qui se caractérise notamment par des actions ponctuelles de groupes politiques radicaux visant principalement des cibles institutionnelles.
La Grèce offre de nombreuses opportunités de pratique de sports ou activités de plein air : randonnées, treks, escalade, quad, plongée sous-marine, nautisme, canyoning, kayak, etc. Avant d’entreprendre ce type d’activités, il est impératif de s’assurer de sa condition physique en consultant son médecin avant son départ. Il convient également de se renseigner en amont sur les conditions sur place afin de garantir sa sécurité.
Durant la saison estivale, les températures dépassent régulièrement le seuil à risque de 40°C , y compris dans certaines zones de montagne. Lors de ces épisodes de forte chaleur, le report de certaines activités sportives, particulièrement dans des zones isolées, est conseillé.
Lien utile :
La montagne occupe plus des deux tiers du territoire grec. Les reliefs escarpés ainsi que les conditions météorologiques multiplient les risques de chute, mais aussi de crues ou d’avalanches, et appellent à la plus grande vigilance.
Il est impératif de se renseigner sur les conditions météorologiques avant tout départ, de s’équiper de manière adéquate, de signaler ses déplacements et de respecter les consignes de prudence et de sécurité.
Dans la campagne et dans les zones de montagne, il est fréquent de rencontrer des chiens errants qui peuvent se montrer agressifs, en particulier s’ils sont en meute. Il est recommandé de rester attentif et de se tenir à distance des animaux errants.
Liens utiles :
Sur l’ensemble des côtes grecques, il est recommandé de privilégier les plages surveillées et de respecter les consignes des gardes côtes ou des surveillants de baignade. Il convient d’être vigilant aux conditions de mers, des cas de noyades ou d’hydrocution étant régulièrement à déplorer. Certaines plages connaissent des courants marins dangereux qui ne sont pas toujours signalés.
Les accidents lors de la pratique de sports nautiques sont également fréquents. Des informations sur les mesures de sécurité à respecter en cas de pratique d’une activité nautique, sur les entreprises de location de matériel habilitées et sur l’accessibilité des plages, sont disponibles sur le site de l’application mobile Safe Water Sports (en anglais) .
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été contrôlés et confirmés. (published 03.07.2026)
Les voyages en Grèce sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Les tensions sociales peuvent donner lieu à des manifestations et à des grèves. Des affrontements violents entre les manifestants et les forces de sécurité ne sont pas à exclure. Les manifestations ont principalement lieu dans les grandes villes, mais aussi parfois dans ou à proximité des camps de réfugiés. Les grèves sont généralement annoncées quelques jours à l'avance. En cas de grèves ou de manifestations, il faut s'attendre à des perturbations et des retards dans le trafic touristique. Des attentats à motivation politique commis par des groupes extrémistes locaux se produisent. Ils sont généralement dirigés contre des institutions publiques et des banques et causent des dommages matériels. On recense quelques cas isolés de blessés. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous dans les médias sur la situation actuelle et restez en relation avec votre tour-opérateur. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales. Évitez les manifestations de tout genre.
La petite délinquance est répandue. Les vols à la tire et à l'arraché sont fréquents, notamment à Athènes, entre autres dans le métro qui relie l'aéroport au centre-ville. Des cambriolages dans des appartements de vacances et des voitures de location sont régulièrement signalés à Athènes. Outre les mesures de précaution habituelles contre la petite délinquance, veuillez noter les points suivants:
La Grèce se situe dans une zone de risque sismique . Instructions de Protection (Secrétariat Général pour la Protection Civile) Veuillez consulter les instructions de l’Organisation grecque de la planification et de la protection parasismique (OASP) adressées aux touristes. OASP Dans le bassin méditerranéen, il n’est pas exclu qu’un séisme ou une éruption volcanique provoque un tsunami qui atteigne toutes les zones côtières de la Méditerranée. Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Instructions de protection en cas d'incendie de forêt De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Suivez les mises en garde et les instructions des autorités locales, p. ex. zones interdites, ordres d’évacuation. Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Greek Meteorological Service En cas d’une catastrophe naturelle, la centrale d'alarme grecque envoie des messages aux téléphones portables enregistrés ou localisés dans la zone touchée. Vous pouvez vous inscrire sur le site web correspondant. Centrale d'alarme grecque 112 Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire pendant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l’Ambassade de Suisse à Athènes.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. For advice, visit the wildfires section on the Safety and security page .
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Greece.
Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals.
There have been several attacks involving explosives and automatic weapons against Greek institutions, shopping malls, banks, media offices, diplomatic premises and the police.
Recent attacks include:
Greek authorities have increased security at some prominent locations, including tourist sites, due to events in Israel and Palestine.
There is currently a heightened risk of such protests, particularly in central Athens.
Stay aware of your surroundings, stay away from protests and follow the advice of local authorities.
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.
Demonstrations often take place around major squares in central Athens, in particular Syntagma Square. Political demonstrations may take place on certain dates:
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.
Thefts of passports, wallets and handbags are common on the metro and in crowded tourist places, particularly in central Athens. Do not carry all your valuables in one place and keep a copy of your passport photo page somewhere safe.
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.
To reduce your personal risk, especially late at night and around clubs and bars:
- see TravelAware ‘Stick with your mates’ for tips and advice
Use pre-arranged transport or, where they are available taxi-hailing apps such as Uber or Free Now which supply licensed cabs.
Report anything that does not feel right to local authorities or hotel or club management.
The majority of visitors experience no difficulties related to their race, but there have been some racially-motivated attacks, particularly in inner-city areas.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Greece - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2025-10-22travel.state.gov ↗updated 22.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Greece .
Greece is a generally safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 09:57 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Local police may ask to see your identification at any time.
There are restrictions on photographing and filming:
In and around these areas, you should always:
Recreational and commercial flying of drones is regulated. You must register your drone to use it across the European Union. If you don’t comply, you may be fined and your drone confiscated.
Greece has strict laws regarding the possession and use of weapons and items that may be used as weapons, such as:
Do not buy or travel with these items.
There are strict laws regarding:
To avoid any difficulties, make sure you:
While visiting archaeological sites and monuments:
Greek Cultural Heritage law - Hellenic Society for Law and Archaeology
If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Greece, or are eligible for Greek citizenship, you may be subject to compulsory military service and other aspects of Greek law. Obtain a document certifying your status from the Embassy of Greece prior to travel.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Greece. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Greece, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Greek court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
If you plan on entering Greece by sea on your boat or a rented boat of a total length of over 7 metres, you must pay the Recreational and Daily Tour Cruise Ships fee (TEPAI). This must be done online prior to arrival. Recreational and Daily Tour Cruise Ships fee - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) (in Greek)
As a tourist or temporary resident, you can drive with a valid Canadian driver’s licence. You must have valid insurance coverage. You must wear a helmet when driving or as a passenger of a motorcycle, a scooter or a moped. You may be fined if you fail to comply. Carrying an individual in an irregular migration situation in your vehicle, even without your knowledge, is a criminal offence. Don’t pick up hitchhikers. Road rules and safety – European Commission
The currency of Greece is the euro (EUR). ATMs may not be easily available in remote areas or may be out of cash. Make sure to carry some money if you plan on visiting small islands and remote regions. If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 09:57 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always carry your passport, to show to the police if they request identification. Police may not accept a copy.
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. 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.
It is illegal to sell or provide alcohol to anyone under 18, any businesses found doing so can face large fines and possible closure. Bars and nightclubs are not allowed to admit or serve anyone under 18, even if accompanied by an adult. Expect age verification checks at points of sale. If a minor is harmed through excessive drinking, or underage intoxication is brought to the attention of local authorities, parents or other accompanying adults as well as those who supplied the alcohol could face legal consequences under general child protection laws.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports. Airports in Greece have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
By law restaurants must provide an itemised bill. Make sure you get a receipt for any goods or services you buy.
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.
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. 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. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
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.
It is illegal to approach or take photos or videos of military installations, vehicles or buildings. The authorities will arrest and have prosecuted those doing so. Border areas are also militarily sensitive. If you visit such areas, do not take photos or videos.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
La loi définit divers taux d'alcoolémie maximaux punissables pour les personnes au volant. Your Europe: Code de la route et sécuritaire routière Il est interdit de photographier des installations militaires, le personnel militaire et les personnes en uniforme de police. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de petites quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. Le transport de réfugiés par véhicule constitue une infraction relevant de la traite d’êtres humains et est passible d'une peine d’emprisonnement de plusieurs années. Ne prenez par conséquent aucune personne inconnue, même pour les trajets effectués à l’intérieur du pays.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 07:00 (Europe/Athens)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density above Switzerland: the question is not capacity, it is the bill. Health spending of 1,963 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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La Grèce étant membre de l’Union européenne, les ressortissants français, quel que soit l’objet de leur visite, ne sont pas soumis à une obligation de visa pour les séjours de moins de 3 mois.
Ils sont admis sur le territoire grec sur présentation d’une carte nationale d’identité ou d’un passeport en cours de validité.
Pour de plus amples informations, prendre l’attache de la représentation diplomatique ou consulaire grecque la plus proche de votre lieu de résidence.
En cas d’établissement de sa résidence en Grèce, une attestation d’inscription en tant qu’étranger en Grèce doit être demandée. Pour plus d’information, voir : La France en Grèce .
Les cartes nationales d’identité françaises (CNI) délivrées à des majeurs entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013 sont encore valables 5 ans après la date de fin de validité indiquée au verso, mais aucune modification matérielle de la carte plastifiée n’atteste de cette prorogation. Les autorités grecques ont accepté officiellement cette prorogation. Lien utile : notice multilingue (PDF - 89,3 Ko) expliquant ces règles.
Pour toute information sur les questions douanières (achats personnels, transport de médicaments, obligations déclaratives, informations sur le transport d’animaux ou de végétaux, etc.), il est recommandé de consulter le site des douanes françaises ainsi que les fiches techniques destinées aux voyageurs ou celui des douanes grecques (en anglais) .
Il arrive que les voyageurs soient contrôlés aux ports de Patras et d’Igoumenitsa, à l’occasion de leur embarquement sur des ferries pour l’Italie. Ces mesures visent à lutter contre l’immigration clandestine. La prise en charge d’un passager clandestin par un automobiliste, même à son insu, constitue un délit en Grèce et les conducteurs interpellés s’exposent à des sanctions pénales sévères. Il est recommandé aux voyageurs de se montrer vigilants et d’inspecter leur véhicule avant l’embarquement au départ de ces ports.
Le transport de migrant à l’intérieur du territoire de la Grèce est lourdement pénalisé (plusieurs années d’emprisonnement). Dans la zone frontalière avec la Turquie au Nord, les contrôles de police sont fréquents.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Greece’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Greece set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Greek Embassy in the UK .
Greece follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
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.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Greece, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel:
The requirements for working in Greece are different. If you are a touring creative, see details about the Uniform (Schengen) visa .
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.
You may also need to:
For a longer stay, you must apply to the Greek authorities for a national visa .
If you’re in Greece with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Greece .
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 22.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Thefts of passports, wallets and handbags are common on the metro and in crowded tourist places, particularly in central Athens. Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Greece.
What the texts say · There is a risk of earthquakes and earth tremors in Greece. Adverse weather conditions, including floods, can happen quickly.
What the texts say · Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. It is illegal to approach or take photos or videos of military installations, vehicles or buildings.
What the texts say · Credit card and ATM fraud occurs.
What the texts say · 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. Some demonstrations in the past have turned violent.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 11.08.2026 · read 29.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 09.10.2026 · read 29.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, 4 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Bien que les routes soient généralement en bon état, la conduite dangereuse constitue un risque d’accident considérable. Une extrême prudence est surtout recommandée sur les routes de montagne sinueuses. La signalisation peut être insuffisante. Les autoroutes sont à péage. Hellenic Police: Road Safety Transports publics: Le réseau des bus est très développé. Les lignes ferroviaires ne relient qu'Athènes à Thessalonique et Athènes à Corinthe. Des ferrys circulent régulièrement entre les îles. Visit Greece: Transportation
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 03.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaThe hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density above Switzerland: the question is not capacity, it is the bill. Health spending of 1,963 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
7 Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας, 10671, Αθήνα
5 Πατρέως, Πάτρα
phone not published
6 Ακαδημίας, 10671, Αθήνα
phone not published
phone not published
27 Ευζώνων, 54640, Θεσσαλονίκη
+30 231 024 4030
https://gr.ambafrance.org/-Consulat-genera ↗
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Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
2 Ιασίου, 11521, Αθήνα
+30 210 723 03 64
https://www.eda.admin.ch/athens ↗updated 03.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
phone not published
47 Νίκης, 54622, Θεσσαλονίκη
+30 2310282214
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/greece/ ↗updated 03.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Numéro d'urgence général: 112 Service d'ambulance: 166 Pompiers: 199 Police: 100 Police des touristes: 1571 Ligne d’assistance pour les violences basées sur le genre (24/7): 15900, Email: sos15900@isotita.gr Dispositions douanières: Greek Customs Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Ambassade de Suisse en Grèce Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse : Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d’entrée (documents d’identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l’importation et l’exportation d’animaux et de marchandises : appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
1 Πλούταρχου, 106 75
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
28 Φωσκόλου, 291 00
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https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
17 Θαλητά Θαλή, 712 02
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https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
18 Νικόλαου Μάντζαρου, 491 00
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
29 Γρηγορίου Λαμπράκη, 851 00
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
91 Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας
phone not published
43 Ιωάννη Τσιμισκή, 54623, Θεσσαλονίκη
+30 2310 242 905
https://gr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate ↗updated 22.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)
Calling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece will automatically transfer you to the Greek emergency services.
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.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Βοήθεια!Voítheia! |
| Call an ambulance! | Καλέστε ασθενοφόρο!Kaléste asthenofóro! |
| I need a doctor. | Χρειάζομαι γιατρό.Chreiázomai giatró. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Πού είναι το πλησιέστερο νοσοκομείο;Poú eínai to plisiéstero nosokomeío? |
| Call the police! | Καλέστε την αστυνομία!Kaléste tin astynomía! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Είμαι αλλεργικός (αλλεργική) στην πενικιλίνη.Eímai allergikós (allergikí) stin penikilíni. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Έχω διεθνή ιατρική ασφάλιση.Écho diethní iatrikí asfálisi. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Θέλω να επικοινωνήσω με την πρεσβεία μου.Thélo na epikoinoníso me tin presveía mou. |
| Please take me to this address. | Πηγαίνετέ με σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώ.Pigaíneté me se aftí ti diéfthynsi, parakaló. |
| Do you speak English? | Μιλάτε αγγλικά;Miláte angliká? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
A l’automne, des épisodes de fortes précipitations peuvent entraîner localement des inondations et des glissements de terrain. Les autorités grecques publient régulièrement des informations sur le site de la protection civile grecque (multilingue) et sur leurs réseaux sociaux (Facebook et X). Il est vivement recommandé de les consulter lors des épisodes de mauvais temps. Les ressortissants français sont appelés à faire preuve de prudence et de vigilance dans les zones…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 19 June 2026 · updated 2 October 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026Editorial change
October 9, 2026 09:57 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 22.10 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 03.07 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 22.10 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 22.10 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 14.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 100 · ambulance 166 · fire 199
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 14.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10
6.6 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
0.8 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 14.10DFAE · updated 03.07 · read 15.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 03.07 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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