🇬🇷 Is Greece safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Greece: 69 diplomatic missions from 65 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Greece
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Passport or national ID both accepted; check expiry date before travel as expired or reported documents are denied boarding
- No boarding allowed on planes or ferries if document is expired, reported stolen, or missing
- Spanish Embassy in Athens emergency line (consular crises only): (+30) 694 570 4001
- Contact the Embassy during working hours (Mon–Fri) for non-urgent matters to keep emergency line free
Risk areas and situations
- High wildfire risk across Greece from April to October during summer season
- Wildfire risk rises sharply in summer; conditions change fast and can cause road closures
- Greece sits on an active seismic zone; earthquakes and tremors occur with some frequency
- Extreme weather can affect any part of Greece year-round, causing flight and ferry cancellations
Emergency numbers in Greece
Embassies and consulates in Greece
69 diplomatic missions from 65 countries, across 9 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | Athens, Rhodes, Zakynthos |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Athens, Thessaloniki |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 2 | Psychiko, Thessaloniki |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Psychiko |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 1 | Psychiko |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Filothei-Psychiko |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Chalandri |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Athens |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Athens |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Athens |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Psychiko |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | Filothei-Psychiko Municipality |
…and 53 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Greece is Greek. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Greek, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greece safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Greece is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Greece?
The general emergency number in Greece is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Greece?
Telcomia tracks 69 diplomatic missions from 65 countries in Greece, across 9 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.