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What is required for a US citizen to travel to Greece?

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:
  • Machine readable passport.
  • ETIAS for Greece.


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Additionally, for as long as the epidemiological data allow so, all travellers arriving in Greece, regardless of their country of origin, are no longer required to display a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19, or evidence of a negative test result from SARS-CoV-2 infection (PCR or Rapid Antigen ...

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EXPERTS AGREE GREECE IS SAFE The 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.

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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.

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Travellers visiting Europe from 2024 onwards will be required to obtain an approved ETIAS online prior to their departure. With over 37 million visitors to Europe each year, the introduction of ETIAS is expected to have a significant impact on traveller plans from all over the world.

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It is acceptable to wear shorts, whether you are a woman or a man. However, NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) wear shorts if you want to visit a church or monastery. Also, if you plan to do a walking tour of Athens, ditch the shorts and opt for a dress – if you are a woman – or a pair of long pants – if you are a man.

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- In 2024, you'll need more than just a passport to travel to 30 European countries, including popular destinations like France, Greece and Italy. Travelers will need an ETIAS authorization from the European Travel Information and Authorization System.

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