Greek customs adheres to fairly traditional rules for the European Union. Keep them in mind and you will not have any problems on your trip.
What you can bring into Greece on an airplane
- Goods up to 430 EUR (for those traveling by plane and by sea) and up to 300 EUR (by land). For persons under 15 years of age, the amount of imported goods is 150 EUR regardless of the mode of transportation.
- No more than one video camera, camera, tape recorder, or sports equipment per person.
- The import of foreign currency is not limited.
What is forbidden to bring into Greece
- Narcotics and narcotic drugs
- Weapons and ammunition without special authorization
- Poisonous substances
- Plants in the soil
- Milk and meat products, except for 2 kilograms of baby food or food needed by a person for medical purposes.
What is forbidden to take out of Greece
- Antiquities, including stones from archaeological excavations, as well as objects found at the bottom of the sea.
How much alcohol can be brought into Greece
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars
- 1 liter of spirits with an alcohol content of more than 22%
- 2 liters of beverages not exceeding 22% alcohol
- 4 liters of non-sparkling wines
- 16 liters of beer
How much alcohol can be taken out of Greece
- 1 liter of spirits
- 2 liters of wine
- 2 liters of olive oil
To export or import more alcohol, Greek customs will require you to pay a duty.
Tax Free is a refund of part of the VAT on goods you buy in Schengen countries. You can get a discount through the Tax Free system - a tax refund on goods bought by non-Europeans that they take out in their luggage.
To get a VAT refund you will need:
- Check the tax-free sign on the store or check with the sales clerk.
- When paying, show your passport and ask the seller to issue a Tax Free receipt with a description of the purchase and the amount to be refunded (tax for VAT).
- For the duration of the trip, keep the receipt together with the financial receipt issued at the cash register of the store.
- To register Tax Free, it is necessary to buy goods in one store for the amount of at least 42 EUR.
- When leaving the EU countries, present the Tax Free receipt at the border special Tax Free checkout point together with the purchased goods (they must be packed in the store and not printed) and the cash receipt of the store. Tax Free cash Refund point. In many airports, they are located in or near Duty Free stores.
