| | Useful Information | PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
PASSPORT - Required. Must be valid for three months from your date of entry into the country. Greece is a member of the European Union, and as such British nationals do not require visas to enter Greece. EU nationals may stay as visitors for a period of three months. Children and infants travelling abroad are now required to hold their own passports. The names initial on your airline ticket must correspond with the name on your passport.
VISA - British passport holders and EU national are not required to get a visa in advance of travel.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - None required. The Department of Health booklet T6 Health and advice for Travellers gives general information for travellers within the European Community. Tel 0800555777 for a free copy.
FOREIGN OFFICE TRAVEL ADVICE - For up-to-date advice on the political situation, please contact the Foreign Office :- www.fco.gov.uk . This information may also be available on BBC2's Ceefax, page 470.
WHAT TO TAKE - Sunglasses and sun block are essential. Insect repellent will also be useful.
* As the pebble beaches on some of the islands can be rather hard under foot you should consider taking a pair of beach shoes, which can be used for swimming as well as walking on the beach.
WHAT TO WEAR - Generally casual wear is the order of the day in the Greece and lightweight clothing such as shorts, T-shirts, summer dresses and swimwear is the most suitable attire.
RECREATION - Spear fishing is prohibited and line fishing is only permitted on specially organised excursions.
PROHIBITED IMPORTS - Don't get involved with drugs - Penalties are severe - sentences range from 10 years to life imprisonment for trafficking. Prescriptive drugs for personal use may not be permitted or may require an import permit.
RECOMMENDED READING
Some background reading on the destination before visiting will enhance your visit.
The Travel bookshop www.thetravelbookshop.co.uk
Waterstones: www.waterstones.co.uk
Stanford's: www.stanfords.co.uk
Grant & Cutler: www.grantandcutler.com
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