- PASSPORT / VISA

Passport and visa requirements vary from country to country. For details please click here

Greek Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad: click here

- BANKS AND CURRENCY

Since the 1st of January 2002, the Euro (EUR) is the currency of Greece. Notes in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro while coins come in denominations of 1 euro, 2 euro, 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents and 20 cents.

A currency converter is available here

Most banks are open 8.00 am-2.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am-2.00 pm Friday.

ATMs are widely available in Greece. Most accept Visa and MasterCard (you'll pay interest on cash withdrawals) as well as debit cards of internationally recognised networks such as Cirrus and Maestro.

Traveller's cheques and Εurocheques issued by official carriers can be exchanged to all Greek and foreign banks as well as to big hotels.

Credit cards: Most major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa) are accepted in Greece

- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The electricity supply in Greece is alternating current, 220 volts, 50 cycles. Appliances for 110 or 120 volts may be operated by using step down transformers of 220 - 250/110 volts connected to each outlet.