Original document : https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece

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Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1722 July 2023
Updated:: 1722 July 2023
Latest update:: Information ~~added~~ on ~~high~~wildfires ~~summer~~('Summary' ~~temperatures,~~and ~~see~~'Safety ~~'Extreme~~ ~~weather'~~ ~~('Safety~~ and ~~security'~~security: ~~page).~~Extreme weather')

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

Heatwave in Europe

Extreme temperatures are affecting many areas of Greece and there are a number of active wildfires. Read our guidance on extreme weather and wildfires in Greece and NHS advice on coping in hot weather.

You can register on the Greek government’s Emergency Communication Service to get emergency alerts.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:

advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers

Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

View a printable version of the whole guide

Update history

2024-11-29 12:40
Removal of information about UEFA Nations League (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-11-12 12:58
New information about UEFA Nations League (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-11-06 13:23
New information about UEFA Europa League (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-10-21 14:50
New information about UEFA Europe Conference League (‘Safety and security’ page)

2024-09-05 13:16
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-06-25 10:49
Information on what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards (‘Safety and security’ page).”

2024-06-24 15:01
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2024-05-15 13:32
Removal of information on the semi-final between Olympiacos and Aston Villa (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-05-07 15:33
Information on the Europa Conference League semi-final between Olympiacos and Aston Villa (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-04-12 16:20
Information on the legalisation of same sex marriage in February 2024 (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-11-29 10:46
Information on the UEFA Europa League game between AEK and Brighton in Athens on 30 November (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-11-20 11:05
Removal of information on planned demonstrations (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-11-15 15:41
Information on planned demonstrations in Athens and major university cities, including Thessaloniki and Heraklion, on 17 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-11-09 10:36
Removal of information on planned protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-11-03 19:21
Information on protests planned on Sunday 5 November in Athens (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

2023-10-25 13:27
Information on the UEFA Europa League game between Olympiacos and West Ham United (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-10-24 14:21
Information about increased security at some prominent locations and heightened risk of demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-09-05 18:55
Addition of information on extreme weather (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-08-23 16:59
Removal of information on the UEFA Super Cup (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-08-14 15:13
Information on travelling to the UEFA Super Cup in Athens (‘Safety and Security’ page).

2023-07-31 16:38
Information on lifting of the state of emergency in Rhodes (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-07-28 17:29
Information on wildfires across Greece and associated state of emergency (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2023-07-25 17:33
Information on wildfires across Greece, including in populated areas on the mainland and a number of islands (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-07-23 12:33
Updated information on wildfires in Rhodes (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

2023-07-23 00:33
Information on wildfires (Summary page)

2023-07-22 22:33
Information on wildfires (Summary page)

2023-07-22 16:19
Information on wildfires (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security: Extreme weather’)

2023-07-17 12:42
Information added on high summer temperatures, see ‘Extreme weather’ (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-06-29 17:27
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-06-22 10:27
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-04-28 11:53
Removal of out-of- date information about the Tempi rail accident on 28 February (‘Summary’ page).

2023-03-31 13:29
Updated information covering the relaxation of requirements to wear a mask in public spaces (‘Coronavirus’ page).

2023-03-10 12:46
Updated information regarding the rail accident near the city of Larissa on 28 February (‘Summary’ page).

2023-03-01 07:41
Addition of information regarding a collision between two trains near the city of Larissa, which took place in the early hours of 1 March (Summary)

2023-02-21 13:59
General editorial updates including additional information on strikes and demonstrations (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages), updated information on Covid-19 (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages), staying safe (‘Safety and Security’ page), and changes to entry requirements for touring creatives (‘Entry Requirements’ page).

2022-09-05 14:57
Update to general information on the risk of forest fires (‘Summary’ page)

2022-07-21 14:43
Updated information on forest fires (‘Summary’ page)

2022-07-20 16:39
Updated information on forest fires around Athens (‘Summary’ page)

2022-07-19 19:36
Updated information on forest fires in Athens. (Summary)

2022-07-19 10:27
Updated information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 while in Greece (‘Coronavirus’ page).

2022-06-07 13:35
Update to information on the requirement to wear a mask in Greece (‘Coronavirus’ page).

2022-05-31 14:45
Update to information on the requirement to wear a mask in Greece (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-05-12 15:21
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-05-11 17:20
Information on likely disruption caused by demonstrations planned for 12 May (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-05-04 12:57
Updated information following changes to entry procedures and COVID-19 restrictions from 1 May (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-04-29 22:16
Updated information on the relaxation of COVID-19 requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-04-07 12:51
Updated information on the length of validity of COVID-19 vaccine certificates and proof of recovery documents (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-03-15 11:38
Updated information on entry requirements to Greece (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-03-04 14:16
Updated information on mask wearing requirements (’Coronavirus’ page) and additional information on entry requirements to Greece (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-02-22 12:18
Updated information on ‘Entry requirements’.