Athens International Airport
Aeroport Athens

Border Police - Athens Airport

Arriving in Athens? Learn about border police procedures, customs regulations, and document checks at Athens International Airport (ATH) to avoid delays at the border.

Immigration & Passport Control

As Greece is part of the Schengen Area, travellers from other Schengen countries pass through simplified controls. Non-Schengen arrivals must go through full passport control with document verification.

  • Keep your passport, visa, and boarding pass readily accessible
  • Automated e-gates may be available for eligible passport holders
  • Answer border officers' questions clearly and truthfully

Customs Regulations

After collecting your baggage, you will pass through the customs area. Declare any goods exceeding the duty-free allowances. Failure to declare can result in fines or confiscation.

  • Tobacco: typically 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco for non-EU arrivals
  • Alcohol: usually 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of wine
  • Cash: declare amounts exceeding €10,000 (or equivalent in Euro (EUR))
  • Prohibited items: drugs, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain food products

Useful Advice

If you are travelling with valuable electronics, medication, or large sums of money, carry supporting documentation. For prescription medicine, bring a doctor's letter. Customs officers at Athens International Airport (ATH) have the right to inspect luggage and may ask questions about the contents of your bags.