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Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 12 November 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Terrorist Situation section (anniversary of serious disturbances in December).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas
 
Visas are not required to enter Greece. As a British passport holder you may stay as a visitor for three months. For longer stays, you will need to apply to the appropriate office for a residence permit.
 
Passport validity
 
Non-EEA (European Economic Area) nationals travelling to Greece must have a passport valid for at least 3 months after the period of their intended stay or expiry date of their visa.
 
Nationals of the EEA are exempt from the above regulation but must have a passport valid for the period of their intended stay.
 
Travelling with children
 
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Greek Embassy in London.

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Contacts

Greece, Athens, British Embassy

Address:

Greece, Athens, British Embassy
British Embassy
1 Ploutarchou Street
106 75 Athens

Telephone:

(0030) 210 7272 600

Fax:

(0030) 210 7272 743
Consular/Visas/Passport Section Fax (0030) 210 7272 720

Office hours:

For out of hours emergencies only please call (0030) 210 7237 727

More details about opening hours, sections' contact details etc. on our Contact Us page.

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