Greece Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Greece carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting smaller cities, villages, rural areas, or eating street food.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60, and may be considered for those 60 and older.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are not commonly found in Greece and rabies vaccines are available throughout the country. Pre-exposure vaccination may be considered based on your activities and access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Greece.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
100
Medical / Ambulance
166
Fire
199
Tourist Police
171
U.S. Embassy
+30-210-721-2951
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.