Some sites, however, will remain pet-free—especially those that are particularly crowded. High-traffic tourist destinations like the Acropolis, Knossos in Crete, ancient Olympia and Delphi will remain open exclusively to humans.
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All Cats and Dogs are required to have a microchip for traveling to Greece. The microchip must also be administered prior to or during the time in which they receive the rabies vaccine. Pet Passports are NOT required but can be used in place of the USDA signed health certificate if it is up-to-date..
Your pet must enter through an approved Border Inspection Post (BIP) at an international airport in Athens and Thessaloniki. Notice must be given 24 hours prior to arrival. All dogs must be vaccinated against distemper.
Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. Some airlines no longer offer this option and some countries do not allow pets to enter the country in-cabin.
Commercial Transport to Greece from another EU Member State:Your veterinarian must obtain and update an EU Pet Passport for your pet. Your pet's veterinarian must issue an Intratrade health certificate completed within 48 hours of entry. Your pet's transport must be entered into the TRACES system.
In many Greek cities, walking one block without seeing a stray cat or a dog is impossible. Whether a person is eating, walking, driving, or even at the beach, you are almost guaranteed to find at least one stray animal.
Over the years, thousands of people abandoned their pets, leaving them to fend and provide for themselves. A study conducted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki found that the number of stray dogs and cats exceeds 3 million and is heading to 4 million in the coming years.