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Greece Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Greece at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Greece . Greece is a generally safe destination for travelers.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Greece?

Visa requirements for Greece depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Athens

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-10-23Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalAthens

LanguageGreek

CurrencyEUR · euro

TimezoneUTC+02:00

Emergency

Police

police

100

General Emergency

general emergency

112

Ambulance

ambulance

166

Fire

fire

199

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Μιλάτε αγγλικά;

mee-LAH-teh ahng-glee-KAH?

Do you speak English?

Συγγνώμη / Λυπάμαι

see-GHNOH-mee / loo-PAH-meh

Excuse me / Sorry

Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό;

POH-soh koh-STEE-zee af-TOH?

How much does this cost?

Δεν καταλαβαίνω

then kah-tah-lah-VEH-noh

I don't understand

Θα ήθελα αυτό

thah EE-theh-lah af-TOH

I would like this

Ευχαριστώ

ef-khah-ree-STOH

Thank you

Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;

POO EE-neh ee too-ah-LEH-tah?

Where is the bathroom?

Ναι / Όχι

NEH / OH-khee

Yes / No

Greetings

Γεια σας

YAH sahs

Hello

Emergency

Βοήθεια! / Χρειάζομαι γιατρό

vo-EE-thee-ah / khree-AH-zoh-meh yah-TROH

Help! / I need a doctor

US Embassy

Consulate

Athens

Vasilissis Sophias 91, 10160 Athens, Greece

+30-210-721-2951

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Greece at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Greece . Greece is a generally safe destination for travelers.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Greece?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Greece?

Emergency services in Greece: police 100; general emergency 112; ambulance 166; fire 199. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Greece safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Greece is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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