Looking for a vacation in Greece? Are you planning an expatriation to Greece? Whatever your reason for going there, make sure you take out travel or expatriate health insurance for you and your family. In this way, you can avoid potential financial, health and legal complications in the event of an unexpected accident. We advise you to choose policies that cover repatriation, hospitalization, civil liability and other emergency medical expenses.
- Political system : Parliamentary Republic
- Capital : Athens
- Surface area : 132,000 Km²
- Population : 11.1 million
- Languages spoken: Modern Greek
- Currency : Euro
Visas Greece
European Union nationals do not need a visa; a valid identity card or passport is all that is required.
French Embassy in Greece
7, av. Vassilissis Sofias, Athens
Tel. : +30 210 339 1000
Fax: +30 210 339 1009
Greek Embassy in France
17, rue Auguste-Vacquerie – 75116 Paris
Tel. : 01.47.23.72.28
Fax: 01.47.23.73.85
Vaccines and safety in Greece
Vaccines and local diseases
No specific vaccines are required for Greece. Here are just a few of the usual reminders that you should be aware of before you leave:
- For adults, don’t forget vaccinations against tetanus, diphtheria, polio, typhoid (long-stay for travellers aged 5 and over) and hepatitis A (long-stay).
- For children, don’t forget vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A and B (long-stay), typhoid (long-stay for travellers aged 5 and over).
Tick-borne encephalitis is possible in this country (in rural areas in spring or summer).
Safety in Greece
In Greece, the main risks are natural: earthquakes, floods and fires. It is therefore advisable to inform yourself of the emergency procedures to follow in the event of this type of event, and to remain vigilant by regularly consulting the Greek civil protection website. Before you leave, take a look at the official recommendations on the France Diplomatie website.
Health and repatriation insurance in Greece
Why take out international health insurance when traveling or living in Greece? Quite simply because healthcare costs can quickly reach very high levels abroad. Repatriation cover is also an essential criterion. In the event of a serious accident, medical repatriation to the nearest medical center or to the country of residence may be necessary. Depending on where you are at the time of the accident, and the medical prognosis, it may be necessary to charter a helicopter or medical aircraft.
Mondassur can help you choose an international health insurance policy by helping you compare the different offers on the market. Depending on your profile, we can offer you different types of travel insurance, international student insurance and expatriate insurance.
