Health cover for temporary visitors in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: With an EHIC, care in Greece is available from public (ESY) health centres and hospitals and from private providers contracted with EOPYY. Private providers without a contract are not covered.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visit | EHIC [1] |
| What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visit | Doctors, dentists and hospital care in the public system (health centres and ESY hospitals), and private doctors and hospitals with a contract with EOPYY. Public outpatient visits without an EHIC cost EUR 20. A 25% patient contribution applies to most prescribed medicines, and 15% to diagnostic tests at contracted private providers. [1] |
| Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit | No [1] |
| Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit | No [2] |
| Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visit | No [2] |
| Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visit | EOPYY (enquiries about health benefits in kind, [email protected]); EFKA for holders of Greek-issued cards ([email protected]) [1] |
Notes
- The Commission country page names the EHIC. Acceptance of the UK GHIC was not checked in this round.
- Private doctors and hospitals are covered only if they have a contract with EOPYY. The page says a non-contracted private hospital is not covered by the EHIC.
- The EU pages state this for the EHIC in general. Emergency ambulance transport by the national emergency service (EKAV) is free of charge in Greece.
Sources
- European Commission: Greece - European Health Insurance Card (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- European Commission (Your Europe): Health cover for temporary stays (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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