Greece is at Level 1: exercise normal precautions

Level 1 — Normal precautions

Current safety guidance for Greece from US State Department travel advisories. We cover 3 cities in Greece, with reported scams for each.

Source: Greece - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions — US State Department travel advisories

Source: U.S. Department of State. A work of the U.S. federal government, in the public domain.

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.

Athens is in our guides. See the scams reported in Athens, or the full Athens guide.

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