Greece Guide: Health

One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.

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  The National Health Service

  Health care in Greece

  The quality of health care and health care facilities in Greece leaves much to be desired, although they are improving.

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  Doctors, Hospitals & Chemists

  Visits, fees & opening hours

  You aren’t required to register with a doctor in Greece and may choose a doctor, dentist or specialist from the approved IKA list.

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  Health Insurance

  An introduction to health insurance in Greece

  If you’re visiting, living or working in Greece, it’s extremely risky not to have health insurance for your family, because if you’re uninsured or under-insured you could be faced with some very high medical bills.

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  Residents Health Insurance

  Social security in Greece

  If you contribute to Greek social security, you and your family are entitled to free or subsidised medical and dental treatment.

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  Private Health Insurance

  Private health care in Greece

  If you aren’t covered by Greek social security, you should take out private health insurance.

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  Visitors Health Insurance

  If you are coming for a short period

  Visitors spending short periods in Greece, e.g. up to a month, should have a travel health insurance policy, particularly if they aren’t covered by an international health policy.

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