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What do you need to travel to Greece 2023?

Citizens Need A Visa To Travel To Greece? No, U.S. citizens don't need a visa to travel to Greece. All you need is a valid passport. However, starting in November 2023, all U.S. must apply for an ETIAS.



Traveling to Greece in 2023 marked the first "fully post-pandemic" summer, where nearly all COVID-19 entry requirements were abolished. Travelers did not need a vaccination certificate, a recovery certificate, or a negative PCR/Antigen test to enter the country. For U.S., Canadian, and UK citizens, a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity was the primary requirement, as the "ETIAS" system was delayed until 2025/2026. However, travelers were still encouraged to have valid travel insurance that covered medical emergencies. For those renting a car, an International Driving Permit (IDP) was technically required for non-EU license holders, although many local rental agencies in the islands were lax about this. Economically, Greece in 2023 saw the full implementation of "Tourist Taxes" (Stay Resilience Fee) in hotels, ranging from 0.50€ to 4€ per night depending on the hotel's star rating. While the paperwork was minimal, the "digital" aspect was high, with most ferries and museums requiring pre-booked QR codes to manage the record-breaking crowds of that year.

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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.

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Citizens Need A Visa To Travel To Greece? No, U.S. citizens don't need a visa to travel to Greece. All you need is a valid passport.

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EXPERTS AGREE GREECE IS SAFE All of this adds up to an idyllic vacation destination, from a safety standpoint.

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13 tips to help you plan the perfect trip to Greece and the Greek Islands
  1. Choose your season wisely. ...
  2. Prioritize your wishlist and make a plan. ...
  3. Find the perfect island or region for you. ...
  4. Athens isn't the only gateway to Greece. ...
  5. Book everything in advance during peak season. ...
  6. Roads in Greece are for confident drivers.


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Travelers of all ages from countries who are eligible to enter the European Schengen Area without a visa will need an ETIAS travel authorization when visiting any of the Schengen member countries as well as Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus. This includes transit passengers.

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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.

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Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable. Still, it would be best if you carried some cash, as many street vendors, artists, and small cafes only accept cash, while also cash is the preferred method of tipping in Greece.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($43) on meals for one day and €30 ($32) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Greece for a couple is €148 ($159). So, a trip to Greece for two people for one week costs on average €2,173 ($2,330).

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Carry your passport or some form of photo identification at all times. Police may detain you for questioning if you do not have proper identification with you.

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You can safely drink tap water in many areas of Greece,” she says. “This includes the big cities such as Athens and Thessaloniki, most of the mainland and certain islands. On smaller islands, such as Santorini, tap water is not always drinkable, so you should drink bottled water.

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