Greece travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Oct. 6, 2025, 4:17 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

March 25, 2020, midnight

感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので,最新情報を入手し,感染予防に努めてください。

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox

Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Planned launch of EES (Entry-Exit System) in Greece

Oct. 3, 2025, 11:30 p.m.
<Reference>
EU official
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees (English)
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ja/ees## (Japanese)
Delegation of the European Union to Japan (Japanese)
https://eumag.jp/article/qa082025a/
Athens International Airport (Call Center: 210 3530000)
https://www.aia.gr/en/traveller/procedures/border-control-airport-f497a46d98e1fe29a0d8233ed7d66b52
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/pagew_000001_01637.html

Embassy of Japan in Greece (Consular Section)
Embassy of Japan in Greece
46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 152 31 Halandri
Phone: 210-670-9910, 9911
Email: consular@at.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

Warning regarding terrorism targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people

Oct. 3, 2025, 11:15 p.m.


At the Embassy of Japan (Consular Section)
Embassy of Japan in Greece
46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 152 31 Halandri
Phone: 210-670-9910, 9911
メール:consular@at.mofa.go.jp
ホームページ:https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

Shooting incident in Omonia

Oct. 3, 2025, 4 p.m.


At the Embassy of Japan (Consular Section)
Embassy of Japan in Greece
46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 152 31 Halandri
Phone: 210-670-9910, 9911
メール:consular@at.mofa.go.jp
ホームページ:https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

(Update) General Strike and Rally Information (October 1st)

Sept. 30, 2025, 10:50 p.m.


At the Embassy of Japan (Consular Section)
Embassy of Japan in Greece
46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 152 31 Halandri
Phone: 210-670-9910, 9911
メール:consular@at.mofa.go.jp
ホームページ:https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

Emergency warning sirens tested across Greece (October 1st, 11am)

Sept. 30, 2025, 9:50 p.m.
Siren test scheduled (1st, starting at 11:00 AM for approximately 2 hours)
○ Nationwide in Greece ・11:00 "Air Raid Warning Siren" 60 seconds ・11:05 "All Clear Siren" 60 seconds ・11:30 "Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Hazard Warning Siren" 120 seconds
・11:35 "Alarm Cancellation Siren" 60 seconds

Attica Prefecture, Thessaloniki County, Central Macedonia Prefecture: 12:40 "Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear Hazard Warning Siren" 120 seconds; 12:45 "Alarm Cancel Siren" 60 seconds

Attica, Central Greece, South Aegean, North Aegean, Corinthia County in Peloponnese, Argolida County in Peloponnese - 12:50 "Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Hazard Warning Siren" for 120 seconds - 12:55 "All Clear Siren" for 60 seconds

East Macedonia Thrace, North Aegean Lesvos, North Aegean Lemnos - 11:10 "Air Raid Warning Siren" for 60 seconds
・11:15 "Alarm Cancellation Siren" 60 seconds

South Aegean, Crete, Arcadia County, Messinia County, Laconia County - 11:20 AM "Air Raid Warning Siren" for 60 seconds
・11:25 "Air Raid Alarm Cancel Siren" 60 seconds

Central Macedonia, West Macedonia, Epirus Prefectures - 12:20 "Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear Hazard Warning Siren" 120 seconds
・12:25 "Alarm Cancellation Siren" 60 seconds

West Macedonia, Epirus, and Thessaly Prefectures: 12:30 "Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear Hazard Warning Siren" for 120 seconds
・12:35 "Alarm Cancellation Siren" 60 seconds

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- The sounds of the "Air Raid Warning Siren" and "Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear Hazard Warning Siren" are choppy and the volume varies.
- The "alarm siren" sound is continuous and has a constant volume.
- At the same time as the siren, church bells throughout Greece will ring at a rapid tempo for three minutes.

Announcement by the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection
https://civilprotection.gov.gr/deltia-tupou/anakoinosi-shetika-me-tin-askisi-tams-parmenion-2025-tin-tetarti-1i-oktobrioy

Embassy of Japan in Greece (Consular Section)
Embassy of Japan in Greece
46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 152 31 Halandri
Phone: 210-670-9910, 9911
Email: consular@at.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

General Strike and Rally Information (October 1st)

Sept. 30, 2025, 4:55 p.m.
1. Planned suspension of Athens city transport
(1) Athens city buses and trolley buses: Service will be suspended from the first bus until 9:00 a.m. and from 9:00 p.m. until the last bus.
(2) Athens subway and tram services: from the first train until 9:00 a.m., and from 5:00 p.m. until the last train will be suspended.
(3) JNR and Suburban Railroad: 24-hour strike
(4) Ferries and other ships: 24-hour strike (from 12:01 a.m. on the 1st to 12:00 a.m. on the 2nd)
(5) Air Traffic Controllers: 24-Hour Strike
(6) Taxis in Attica Prefecture: 24-hour strike (from 6:00 AM on the 1st to 6:00 AM on the 2nd)
*Athens city buses, Metro Line 3, and Suburban Rail include services to Athens International Airport.
*The air traffic controller strike is expected to affect flight operations.

2. Major protest rallies and demonstrations planned
(1) At around 10:00 a.m. in central Athens, rallies will be held in front of Panepistimio Station, Klafthmonos Square, Omonoia Square, and Kanigos Square, followed by a demonstration march to Syntagma Square.
(2) Rallies are scheduled to take place in the center of Thessaloniki at around 10:30 a.m. at the Arch of Galerius and other locations.

*This information is currently being announced and reported. It may be subject to change in the future, so please check the latest information before heading out.

<Reference>
Athens City Transport Agency (OASA)
https://www.oasa.gr/
Call Center: 11185
○Hellenic Train
https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Call Center: 14511
○ Shipworkers' Union (Greek)
https://www.pno.gr/anakoinoseis
Athens Piraeus Port
https://www.olp.gr/en/
Call Center: 14541
Athens International Airport
https://www.aia.gr/
Call Center: 210 3530000

Embassy of Japan in Greece (Consular Section)
Embassy of Japan in Greece
46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 152 31 Halandri
Phone: 210-670-9910, 9911
Email: consular@at.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html