What can and can not be taken out of Greece

Ticket in Hands, Suitcase is assembled, ahead - an exciting journey, and you already imagine how to get on the plane and fly to meet the adventure ... But before that you are waiting for another "adventure" - checking baggage on the border, and that everything went smoothly, you need to know customs rules of Greeceso as not to get to come.

What kind of rules need to be observed and where to progress so as not to pour your nerves and rest, read in this article.

Customs rules of Greece: what you need to know

At the airport "Ev. Venizelos, Athens

Gathering to Greece, you need to remember that this country is included in the European Union, and its customs rules are not very different from the standards adopted in other EU members. But there are still some differences. They relate to mainly export from the country of various items.

The ignorance of these rules may entail serious problems, up to criminal liability.
You should always explore all the customs rules in advance to avoid trouble. Although there is nothing terrible and difficult here.

So, we understand: what can and can not be imported to Greece?

What can be imported to Greece

Medications

Passengers have the right to carry medicines to Greece, intended for personal use if they do not contain narcotic or psychotropic substances. With drug-containing drugs, everything is more complicated. Drugs can not be imported to Greece, and permission is required for medical preparations.

But it is solved. In order not to arise problems when crossing the border, you must have a medicine:

• original packaging and check from the pharmacy,
• recipe for a doctor who discharged this drug to you
• copy of medical card.

Currency and jewelry

If you are going to Greece from a country that is not included in the EU, without a declaration you can import 10,000 €. A large amount must be declared, as well as jewelry.

How much money take? This question is tormented by many tourists. ????

It all depends on whether you are going with a travel agency or organizing a trip on your own.

In the first case, it is necessary to advise with travel agency staff. In the second - money must be taken at the rate of 50 € per person per day. Minimum.

Cash can ask to present at customs. May not ask, of course, but it is better to progress.

Animals

Not all people, leaving abroad, can afford to leave their pets at home. It happens that there is no one to trust him and have to take it with him.

If you made a decision on the import of the animal abroad, in particular, to Greece, will have to be thoroughly prepared. What exactly needs to know the owners?

Firstly, Greece is allowed to import not all pets. Only dogs, cats and ferrets are considered pets from Greeks. The rest, alas, you will have to add somewhere. You can also take with you no more than two animals.

Secondly, In different airlines, their own rules for transportation of animals, a different payment and weight limit (animals weighed together with carrying). Restrictions do not concern the guide dogs, but they need to be warned in advance. It is worth clarifying this question when buying tickets, and not in the cabin of the aircraft.

Thirdly, If you take a pet with me, you need to take care of vaccinations and documents, namely:

• grafting from rabies should be done no earlier than for 12 months and no later than a month before the trip,
• animal must be chipped
• veterinary testimony get from the veterinarian (it is really 10 days) + its translation into English or Greek,
• veterinary passport with information about all vaccinations and animal health,
• help F-1 (at the airport is exchanged for an international control certificate),
• certificate of tribal value.

Food and other goods

That's what is allowed to import in Greece:

• alcohol (1 l of drinks is above 22% or 2 liters of drinks below 22%), tobacco products (up to 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarill or 50 cigars). Naturally, this is only permitted for adults. These figures concern those who are traveling from Russia or another non-EU country. Those who are traveling from EU countries can take with them twice as much tobacco products and 10 times more alcohol,
• 500 gr coffee (either 200 grams of coffee extract), 100 gr Tea (or 40 grams of tea extract),
• up to 10 kg of food and beverages, up to 2 kg of children's and specialized nutrition,
• products for personal use in the amount of up to 175 € for an adult and 90 € for a child,
• sports equipment (subject to its mandatory export),
• one camera and camcorder,
• perfume: Spirits - 50 ml, toilet water, cologne - 250 ml (for EU countries there are no restrictions).

All this is not subject to a duty. But if you import these goods in more quantities, you will have to pay 3.5% of the custom value + VAT.

What can not be imported to Greece

Greece is forbidden to import (and exported) drugs, weapons, ammunition, explosives and poisoning substances, plants in ground, rare animals, pornography, any items made from endangered species of animals and plants. Punishment is rather harsh - from the fine to arrest.

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There is also no meat and dairy products, right up to chocolates. If you find these goods confiscated at customs, the passenger is fine. More than 1 kg of animal products can be imported from Asia and Africa, including seafood.

What can and can not be taken out of Greece

To come to the country is one question, but go back - already different :-).

Customs rules of Greece here differ from the restrictions adopted in other states.

What is the difference?

Since in Greece many ancient monuments of ancient culture, there is a strict ban on its territory, concerning the export of any items found at the bottom of the sea, stones and artifacts with excavation, antiques. Violation of this prohibition is punishable.

But the copies of the works of ancient art, any tourist can freely buy, and their export is not subject to a duty. You can export ceramics, products from fur, leather, jewelry (you need to have a check).

Now you know the main customs rules of Greece, and you can not worry if you ask for a suitcase at the airport. If you still have questions, it is worth familiar with the official information for individuals on the website of the Federal Customs Service.

I hope that the article will be useful and to those who will go to Greece for the first time, and those who have already happened there. If you have already come to fly to Greece, did you come across any problems when crossing the border?
I will be glad to your comments and repost!