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| Visa | Nationals of Australia, Canada, EU countries, Iceland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the USA and many South American countries are allowed to stay in Greece for up to three months without a visa; most others can enter Greece for up to two months without a visa; Greece will refuse entry to anyone whose passport indicates that, since November 1983, they have visited North Cyprus. For other nationalities, please contact the embassy or consulate of Greece. | | Time | GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) plus 2 hours (three hours ahead during summertime) | | Electricity | 220V, 50 Hz | | Weights and Measures | Metric | | Health | Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required to enter Greece. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over six months of age coming from infected areas. Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. Please contact the nearest vaccination centre before departure.
Water and Hygiene
Water quality varies from area to area; depending on the source, but in most regions is excellent. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are considered safe to eat.
Medical Care
There is a reciprocal health agreement with the United Kingdom, but it is poorly implemented and it is an essential precaution to take out holiday insurance. Refunds for medical treatment are theoretically available from the Greek Social Insurance Foundation on presentation of a form. Local chemists can diagnose and supply a wide selection of drugs. | | Communication | In Greece you have the following emergency numbers: police: 100; ambulance: 166; fire: 199. The international telephone access code is 30. When placing an outgoing call, you have to dial 00 plus the relevant country code. | | Money | The currency in Greece is the Euro. Diners Club, Visa, American Express, MasterCard and other major credit cards are widely accepted. Generally banks in Greece charge a commission of 2% on the encashment of travellers cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Pounds Sterling.All major currencies are widely accepted and can be exchanged easily at banks. Foreign currency can be exchanged at all banks, savings banks and bureaux de change. Banks are open from Monday to Thursday between 08.00 and 14.00 hours and on Friday from 08.00 to 13.30 hours. | | Links | Official website of the Greek Tourist Bourd
Website with information about Greece
The internet guide to Greece
Oanda Currency converter
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