Travel advice for Greece

Australia advises normal precautions for Greece.

Use normal precautions because security is good, but avoid demonstrations and public gatherings and follow police instructions. Pickpocketing is frequent in Athens, Thessaloniki and Piraeus, especially on the Athens airport metro line and in tourist centres including Monastiraki, Plaka and the Acropolis; protect valuables and keep vehicle items out of sight. Car break-ins occur around the Acropolis Hill, while medical care and emergency response may be limited on islands.

No advice against travel is given, and travel is generally safe if normal precautions are followed. More West Nile virus infections are reported; protect yourself against mosquitoes, especially in the evening, and seek medical advice if symptoms develop after travel. Large wildfires affect Crete, Lesbos and southern Peloponnese; avoid active fire sites, follow local instructions and take extreme caution with fire because danger is very high elsewhere.

Exercise normal security precautions in Greece. Petty crime, fraud, terrorism, and attacks against minorities are risks. Demonstrations, particularly in Athens and Thessaloniki, and strikes can disrupt transport and public services, and demonstrations may turn violent. Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, secure valuables, use care with cards and ATMs, never leave food or drinks unattended, and remain vigilant at crowded tourist sites and public events.

Exercise normal precautions; most Danish visitors have no problems. Be alert to earthquakes, tsunamis, May-to-October wildfires, terrorism in crowded places, pickpocketing, drink spiking, theft and car break-ins. Recent Athens attacks targeted authorities, people, banks, media and embassies, not tourists. Keep away from demonstrations around Syntagma Square and Exarchia, exercise caution on roads, and note that public hospitals may be poor outside large cities.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Greece. Estonian citizens may enter visa-free with a valid ID card or passport, which must be carried throughout the journey, including for children. Consider travel insurance and a European Health Insurance Card. Take particular care because widespread forest and landscape fires, earthquakes, sudden storms and flooding can occur, so check conditions at the intended destination before travelling.

Germany advises normal precautions for Greece.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Greece.

Travel to Greece under normal precautions, but prepare for frequent summer wildfires and earthquakes, follow evacuation orders, and activate mobile roaming for emergency alerts. Strikes and demonstrations are relatively frequent, mainly in central Athens and Thessaloniki, and may disrupt transport and public services. Guard against pickpocketing and thieves breaking into cars, especially on the Athens Metro between the airport and city centre and at beaches. Do not photograph military installations.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Greece, while noting that local laws and customs may differ. Stay away from areas affected by wildfires, follow evacuation orders and monitor local warnings, as large fires and extreme temperatures can occur, especially in summer. On Greek islands, including Zakynthos, use high caution at events, bars and nightclubs because drink spiking has been reported.

Japan advises normal precautions for Greece.

Normal precautions are advised in Greece under the green designation for no special risks. Flooding, wildfires, earthquakes, terrorism, crime, demonstrations and strikes can cause danger or disruption. Be especially alert for pickpocketing in Athens, including Omonia Square and Monastiraki, and for riots in Exarchia. Avoid central Athens on 17 November and demonstrations, and note that strikes may leave small islands without alternative transport.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Greece. Petty crime, especially pickpocketing, is prevalent in tourist areas and on public transport, so avoid isolated places at night and safeguard valuables. Demonstrations may occur, especially in Athens, and can disrupt transport, so avoid large public gatherings and make alternative arrangements. Buy comprehensive travel insurance. Indecent exposure, counterfeit goods, indoor smoking and unlicensed export of antiquities are illegal.

Exercise usual precautions in Greece, but avoid active wildfire areas around Oreokastro near Thessaloniki, Spata in eastern Attica and Rhodes; follow local instructions and evacuate immediately if ordered. Civilians may not enter the military zone along the Turkish border in Evros, and may cross only at official crossings. Monitor local media for protests, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki, and guard documents and cash in central Athens.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Greece. British citizens may travel without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 day period, subject to passport validity, onward travel and sufficient funds. Longer stays require a Greek national visa, while overstaying may lead to a ban from entering Schengen countries for up to three years. Biometric checks may apply, but Greece will not collect UK travellers’ fingerprints or photos.

Exercise normal precautions in Greece. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations, so stay aware of your surroundings. Large-scale political demonstrations may occur with little notice and disrupt transportation and other essential services.