GREECE VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa:
Greece, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland
For tourist stays up to 3 months to nationals of: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R passports), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Liechtenstein, Macao (S.A.R. passports), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, St. Kitts-Nevis, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela & Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen, British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Territories Citizen (containing the ‘right of abode’ label issued by the UK)
British passport holders intending to stay longer than 3 months must apply for a residence permit to the appropriate office.
GREECE TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those as noted above and persons in transit by air who continue their journey within 4-5 hours and do not leave the airport or change terminals
GREECE HEALTH: Participants of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.
Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Infants under 6 months are exempt.
Recommended immunisations: Tetanus & Polio. Long-term visitors should also consider hepatitis A.
GREECE WEATHER: Summers are hot with a distinct three month dry period. The wettest season is in winter when it is mild although cold spells can occur. Snow in winter in the mountain regions is frequent and not uncommon elsewhere although rare on the islands. Spring and autumn are short seasons with changeable weather
GREECE MISC:
Location: Europe
Local Time: From 29 Mar 09 to 25 Oct 09 GMT +3
From 25 Oct 09 to 28 Mar 10 GMT +2
From 28 Mar 10 to 31 Oct 10 GMT +3
From 31 Oct 10 to 27 Mar 11 GMT +2
From 27 Mar 11 to 30 Oct 11 GMT +3
Capital City: Athens
Language(s): Greek. English is widely spoken
Dialling Code: 30
Emergency: Police: 100 (all large cities), 109 (Athens suburbs), 171 (Tourist Police). Fire: 199 (Athens). Ambulance: 166
Driving: Driving is on the right. EU driving licence valid for 1 year. Minimum driving age is 18
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
TRAVCOUR DOES NOT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THIS COUNTRY
Please contact the embassy at:
Consulate General of Greece
1a Holland Park
London, W11 3TP
tel: +44 20 7221 6467, 0900 117 1202* (visa enq)
fax: +44 20 7243 3202
e-mail: consulategeneral@greekembassy.org.uk
website: www.greekembassy.org.uk
hours: 0930-1300 (Mon-Fri) lodging, 1200-1300 (Mon-Fri) collection
* calls cost 60p per minute
