{"id":12817,"date":"2021-06-25T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/"},"modified":"2023-01-05T18:32:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:32:22","slug":"crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Crete: what are the requirements to travel to the Greek island?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/#Do_I_need_a_passport_to_go_to_Crete_as_a_UK_citizen\" >Do I need a passport to go to Crete as a UK citizen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/#Do_I_need_a_passport_to_go_to_Crete_as_a_US_citizen\" >Do I need a passport to go to Crete as a US citizen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/#How_long_can_you_stay_in_Crete_if_you_are_an_EU_citizen\" >How long can you stay in Crete if you are an EU citizen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/#Can_I_go_to_Crete_with_an_identity_card_or_a_drivers_license\" >Can I go to Crete with an identity card or a driver&#8217;s license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/#What_to_do_if_your_passport_is_lost_or_stolen_on_site\" >What to do if your passport is lost or stolen on site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/crete-what-are-the-formalities-for-entering-the-greek-island\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Crete_during_your_vacations\" >Where to sleep in Crete during your vacations?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>Travelling <span class=\"cb-dropcap-big\">Is<\/span>one of the best activities to spend pleasant moments during the summer period, discovering new horizons. As part of the preparation, it is necessary to bring some identification documents such as an identity card or passport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>But to go to Crete, a Greek island, do you have to take your passport?<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>His identity card?<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Is a driver&#8217;s license enough?<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you even think about booking a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/blog-travel-guide-to-crete\/best-hotels-in-crete-our-top-10\/\">luxury hotel<\/a> <\/span>or a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/rent-a-house-crete-13-villas-with-swimming-pool-to-rent-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">villa in Crete<\/a> <\/span>on the seaside, let&#8217;s check together that you are in good standing!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_passport_to_go_to_Crete_as_a_UK_citizen\"><\/span>Do I need a passport to go to Crete as a UK citizen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Yes, you will need a valid passport to travel to Crete, Greece.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chora-sfakion.jpg\" alt=\"Where to swim in Crete?\" width=\"892\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chora-sfakion.jpg 892w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chora-sfakion-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chora-sfakion-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><strong>As a UK citizen, you can enter Greece with a valid passport and stay for up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes without a visa.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Make sure to <strong>bring a copy of your passport<\/strong> with you, as it is required by law to carry identification with you at all times while in Greece.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">It is also a good idea to make sure that <strong>your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended return<\/strong> to the UK, as some countries require this.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_passport_to_go_to_Crete_as_a_US_citizen\"><\/span>Do I need a passport to go to Crete as a US citizen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a US citizen, you can also enter Greece with a valid passport and stay for up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes without a visa. Make sure to bring a copy of your passport with you, as it is required by law to carry identification with you at all times while in Greece. It is also a good idea to make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended return to the US, as some countries require this.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the information I provided is based on current laws and regulations, and it is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and requirements before planning a trip.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_stay_in_Crete_if_you_are_an_EU_citizen\"><\/span>How long can you stay in Crete if you are an EU citizen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Crete is an island of the Greek territory, a country of the European Union, signatory of the Schengen agreement. Therefore, all citizens of the Schengen area can enjoy the freedom of movement in Greece.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5711\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5711\" class=\"wp-image-754 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ue-crete-1024x678.png\" alt=\"Is Crete part of the Schengen area?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ue-crete-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ue-crete-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ue-crete-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ue-crete-100x65.png 100w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ue-crete.png 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crete is part of the European Union.<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Nationals of these countries may also stay in Greece for periods of up to 3 months without the need to complete any special formalities.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">However, it should be noted that identification is required for purchases and other transactions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_go_to_Crete_with_an_identity_card_or_a_drivers_license\"><\/span>Can I go to Crete with an identity card or a driver&#8217;s license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Like a passport, an identity card is a true piece of identification.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">If valid, it can therefore be used to complete the formalities for entry into Greece.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">As far as the driver&#8217;s license is concerned, it is not a travel document as such. However, if you are traveling by car, you will only need a driver&#8217;s license and the car registration.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_passport_is_lost_or_stolen_on_site\"><\/span>What to do if your passport is lost or stolen on site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/vol-passeport-crete.jpg\" alt=\"What to do if you lose your passport abroad?\" width=\"830\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/vol-passeport-crete.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/vol-passeport-crete-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/vol-passeport-crete-768x370.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">The loss or theft of a passport is an event that can occur during your stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/\">Crete<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">In this case, the first thing to do is to report the loss or theft to the local authorities : police station. In doing so, a form signed and countersigned by a local official is issued to pass customs controls upon return to UK or a EU country.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Once the loss or theft report is made, the next step is to register the report with the consulate. An identity check will be carried out for a fee of <b>23\u00a0euros per person<\/b> to obtain a receipt to be presented for the renewal of identity documents in your country. If you need your passport for the return to your country, a <b>pass<\/b> can be issued. It is also possible to obtain an <b>emergency passport<\/b> valid for one year to travel to another country.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">In addition, it should be noted that any identity document found after a report of loss or theft is no longer valid. Please take every precaution to keep your documents safe, especially when you are in a foreign country.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Crete_during_your_vacations\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Crete during your vacations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1093\" height=\"616\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2456\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-de-luxe-elounda.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-de-luxe-elounda.png 1093w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-de-luxe-elounda-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-de-luxe-elounda-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/villa-de-luxe-elounda-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1093px) 100vw, 1093px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villanovo.fr\/?acode=YtIWUa7l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">&#x1f60e; Book a villa in Crete&#x1f60e;<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Chania (Chania), Elounda, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Sitia, Hersonissos\u2026 There are many seaside resorts that can welcome you and give you a real treat during your stay in Crete. If it&#8217;s time to book a trip to Crete, then don&#8217;t hesitate to book your holiday by clicking on the images below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"637\" data-id=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-plage.png\" alt=\"Que voir \u00e0 Sitia ?\" class=\"wp-image-1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-plage.png 957w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-plage-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-plage-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sitia-plage-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-sitia-postcard-city-of-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sitia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/port-hersonissos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/port-hersonissos.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/port-hersonissos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/port-hersonissos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/port-hersonissos-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/chersonissos-our-4-must-dos-to-do-on-the-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hersonissos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"554\" data-id=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hotel-crete-lacanee.png\" alt=\"Quel h\u00f4tel choisir \u00e0 La Can\u00e9e ?\" class=\"wp-image-925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hotel-crete-lacanee.png 871w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hotel-crete-lacanee-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hotel-crete-lacanee-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hotel-crete-lacanee-100x65.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-chania-our-12-must-dos-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chania<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" data-id=\"981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-luxe-malia-crete-1024x554.png\" alt=\"H\u00f4tel de luxe \u00e0 Malia\" class=\"wp-image-981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-luxe-malia-crete-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-luxe-malia-crete-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-luxe-malia-crete-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hotel-luxe-malia-crete.png 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-malia-in-crete-family-seaside-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"539\" data-id=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda.jpg\" alt=\"O\u00f9 aller en Cr\u00e8te ?\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/port-elounda-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/5-things-to-do-in-elounda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elounda<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To find your future hotel in Crete and spend a dream stay a few hours flight from France (with your passport in order!), do not hesitate to visit this map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2100328\" data-target_aid=\"2100328\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"35.240117\" data-longitude=\"24.8092691\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Crete, Greece\" data-zoom=\"9\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2100328\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n 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