Greece power plugs and sockets, telephones

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GREECE DOCUMENTS

Documents: For entry into Greece, the European citizen must have a passport or identity card. Even children and minors must have their own passport or their personal identity card.

Driving license: To drive a rental car in Greece it is sufficient to have a national driving license. Obviously your license must not be expired, but valid. Check before leaving.

Car insurance: European insurance with its green card is sufficient to enter Greece with your car.

For the documents needed to travel to Greece we always recommend checking the country’s official website.

GREECE HEALTH INSURANCE, TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

In Greece, public health facilities are sometimes of poor quality. The European Health Insurance Card is required to take advantage of local public health care. Travel insurance that also includes medical bills is highly recommended. It is usually convenient to purchase travel insurance that covers all health and medical costs. These insurances have negligible costs and cover any medical costs that you should incur on your trip abroad.

Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required.

GREECE MOBILE PHONES AND INTERNET

Telephones: The international dialling code for Greece: 0030.

Mobile Phones: The GSM network with good signal coverage works in Greece.

Mobile telephone operators in Greece: Cosmote, Wind, Vodafone.

Internet: There are numerous internet cafes in Greek cities. Even in Greece more and more hotels are providing free internet access to their customers. In the most touristic places you can also find free WIFI areas.

GREECE POWER PLUGS AND ELECTRIC SOCKETS

Electricity: In Greece the electric current is 230 volts AC, 50 Hz.

Electrical plugs and sockets: The power plugs and sockets used in Greece are type C and F. Both power plugs and sockets are like those used in the rest of continental Europe.