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Normal Precautions
CapitalAthens
LanguageGreek
CurrencyEUR · euro
TimezoneUTC+02:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-10-23
Risk Level1 / 4
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Summary Exercise normal precautions in Greece. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services. If you decide to travel to Greece: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Greece. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Greece. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

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mee-LAH-teh ahng-glee-KAH?

Do you speak English?

see-GHNOH-mee / loo-PAH-meh

Excuse me / Sorry

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

How much does this cost?

then kah-tah-lah-VEH-noh

I don't understand

thah EE-theh-lah af-TOH

I would like this

ef-khah-ree-STOH

Thank you

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

Where is the bathroom?

NEH / OH-khee

Yes / No

Greetings

YAH sahs

Hello

Emergency

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

Help! / I need a doctor

Consulate

Athens

Vasilissis Sophias 91, 10160 Athens, Greece

+30-210-721-2951

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