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It contains updated information in the Summary, under Safety and security: Terrorism (on 10 April 2014 a car bomb exploded outside the Bank of Greece building in central Athens. No injuries were reported). We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions in Greece.
Protests against economic and political developments in Greece continue to occur. Rioting can break out in Greek cities with little warning. Australians are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations as they may turn violent. Areas in Athens that have mainly been affected by demonstrations and riots include Syntagma Square, Monastiraki and Omonia.
Strikes occur frequently in Greece. Air, sea and rail transport services and taxis have been disrupted by industrial action. Strikes by air traffic controllers can occur with little warning. You should monitor the media and be prepared to change your travel plans in case of disruptions. In the event that you are affected by transport disruptions, you should contact your airline, travel agent or insurer for assistance.
If you intend to hire cars, quad bikes, motorcycles, jet skis or engage in adventure sports such as bungee jumping, talk to your travel insurer to check if these activities are covered by your insurance policy, and seek advice on any restrictions that may apply (such as if you are not licensed for those vehicles in Australia). Read more at our Travel insurance page.
Greece is party to the Schengen Convention, along with 25 other European countries, which allows Australians to enter Greece without a visa in some circumstances. For further information read our travel bulletin on the Schengen Convention . Australians may, for a fee, apply to extend their stay in Greece at a local Kentro Allodapon (Aliens Centre).
People travelling directly to or from a country outside the EU carrying 10,000 Euros or more (or the equivalent amount in another currency) are required to declare the cash at the place of their arrival or departure from the EU. Under the legislation, the term "cash" includes cheques, cheap airline tickets to vancouver from denver travellers' cheques and money orders. Travellers failing to declare the cash or providing incomplete or incorrect information will incur a fine. There is no requirement to declare cash for people travelling to or from another EU country.
Australian citizens born in Greece should note that they may encounter problems entering Greece on travel documents that use place names (for example, place of birth) not officially recognised by Greece. There have been cases where Australian passport holders have been denied entry into Greece on this basis, particularly when attempting to enter Greece from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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Groups opposed to the Greek Government, Greek institutions and Western commercial and diplomatic interests have bombed government, commercial and other buildings in Greece on several occasions. This included bomb attacks at several locations in Athens in January 2013 and a serious attack on a government building in 2010. Such attacks have resulted in injuries, and further attacks cannot be ruled out.
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The export of Greek antiquities is subject to strict customs regulations. Penalties for illegally exporting antiquities range from large fines to prison terms. Further advice can be obtained from the Greek Ministry of Culture or the nearest Greek Embassy or Consulate .
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Australian /Greek dual nationals should be aware the Greek Government introduced a new series of passports in 2007 and old style Greek passports issued before 1 January 2006 ceased to be valid from midnight on 31 December 2006. Greek/Australian dual nationals should ensure that they travel on the new series of Greek Passports and/or a valid Australian passport. Holders of old-style Greek passports issued before 1 January 2006 should contact the nearest Greek Embassy or Consulate if they wish to obtain a new Greek passport.
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