Greece: complete guide and mandatory travel medical insurance for the Schengen visa
Traveling to Greece (capital: Athens)? A Schengen visa requires travel medical insurance under Art. 15 Regulation (EC) 810/2009: minimum €30,000, valid in all Schengen countries for the full stay, covering emergency care, hospitalization and repatriation.
Visa-free entry does not make insurance a border condition — but hospitals bill full rates and evacuation is costly.
Insurance requirements for Greece
- Minimum €30,000 per person.
- Valid in every Schengen country, not only Greece.
- Active for the entire stay.
- Emergency care, hospitalization and repatriation.
- Clear certificate with coverage limits.
Who must present it: Schengen visa applicants only. Visa-exempt travelers are not forced to show a policy at the border, but traveling uninsured is a serious financial risk.
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Compare plans →Guidance only; not legal advice. Confirm with the embassy or official portal before travel.