Greek authorities do not require travel insurance, but without it, you may have to pay medical costs, and you will not be reimbursed for cancellations or expenses incurred during trip interruptions.
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If you're a UK citizen, you can apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (Ghic) that will give you access to emergency or necessary state healthcare in Greece and other EU countries for free or at a lower cost.
If your trip doesn't involve any nonrefundable reservations, you may not need travel insurance. For instance, if you've booked only airplane tickets and a hotel stay for your vacation, and they're both governed by flexible cancellation policies, the trip cancellation benefit may not be necessary.
The Greek Healthcare System is called ESY, and it provides free healthcare to all the citizens and residents of Greece. Additionally, you are eligible for this healthcare system even if you are an expat, EU citizen, or unemployed.
EXPERTS AGREE GREECE IS SAFEThe annual Global Peace Index rankings, while placing Greece in the middle of the pack in terms of safety, conflict, and lack of militarization, note the country's low levels of homicide, incarceration, violent crime, and political instability.