U.S. citizens are only required to have a valid passport to stay in Greece for up to 3-months. If you need to stay beyond this 90-day period, you are required to have a special entry visa. An entry visa MUST be obtained prior to your arrival in Greece.
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To travel to Greece short-term, U.S. citizens need:
When do Americans need to apply for ETIAS for Greece? ETIAS will be fully operational from 2024. U.S. passport holders will need to apply before traveling to Greece or other ETIAS countries.
The EU plans to operate ETIAS with a $7 fee. Applications will be entirely electronic and require filling out a form full of critical information on the official EU site's ETIAS page. This process should only take minutes, and should see approvals and papers minutes later once payments go through.
If you intend on bringing medication for personal use into Greece you are encouraged to have a medical certificate from your treating doctor. This letter may be requested by the authorities on your departure from Greece to another country.
There are some medications that aren't allowed into Greece – anything containing Opiates are banned as they're considered a controlled substance. This means that Codeine isn't allowed and should NOT be brought into the country. Also, some medications prescribed by doctors for specific medical do contain mild opiates.
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.
In Greece there are some mosquito species that can transmit certain diseases, if infected: West Nile virus, which is transmitted through the “house” common mosquitoes, is considered established in our country, and cases are recorded almost annually during the transmission season.
Greece uses the euro as its currency, and businesses only accept Euros for payment. It's a good idea to carry some Greece currency for cash transactions, especially in remote areas. The best way to get euros in Greece is via an ATM or to exchange American dollars for euros before arriving.
Its stunning beaches and unique islands makes a vacation to Greece a trip to paradise. Though Greece has a cash-preferred economy, credit and debit cards are accepted as well. A credit card that saves on foreign transaction fees is a good card to bring along.
Although the official language in Greece and Athens is Greek, English is also widely spoken, so you shouldn't experience any problems when visiting the city. English is very widely spoken in Greece, especially in the most touristy parts of the city.
As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.
Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage.