How much Narcotics and psychotropic substances can I bring into Greece?
Prohibited
You cannot bring Narcotics and psychotropic substances into Greece.
What you need to know
- No stated quantity
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
Official sources
- Νόμος 4139/2013 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 74/20.03.2013) — άρθρο 2, παρ. 5 Εθνικό Τυπογραφείο (National Printing House, Greece)
Questions about Narcotics and psychotropic substances in Greece
- How many narcotics and psychotropic substances can I bring into Greece?
- narcotics and psychotropic substances may not be brought into Greece at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
- Do I have to declare narcotics and psychotropic substances at Greece customs?
- There is nothing to declare — narcotics and psychotropic substances cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
- What happens if I do not declare narcotics and psychotropic substances in Greece?
- Under ΑΑΔΕ, Συχνές ερωτήσεις – απαντήσεις για Απαλλαγές Ταξιδιωτών Τρίτων, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ν. 2960/2001, άρθρο 158 παρ. 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed. Under ν. 2960/2001, άρθρο 147 παρ. 1· η παρ. 2 επιβάλλει το ίδιο πρόστιμο, if you declare the excess yourself: an administrative fine is imposed.
- Can I post or ship narcotics and psychotropic substances to Greece instead of carrying it?
- Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
- Can I take narcotics and psychotropic substances out of Greece?
- Greece publishes no separate rule for taking narcotics and psychotropic substances out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
- Does the Greece limit for narcotics and psychotropic substances apply per person or per family?
- Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
- Where does this rule come from?
- AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) states it in Νόμος 4139/2013 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 74/20.03.2013) — άρθρο 2, παρ. 5. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
- How does Greece compare with other countries on narcotics and psychotropic substances?
- Of the 20 countries covered here, 12 prohibit narcotics and psychotropic substances, 8 limit it and 0 let it through. Greece is among the strictest.
Source: AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) — Νόμος 4139/2013 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 74/20.03.2013) — άρθρο 2, παρ. 5 · verified 2026-09-19
Source: AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) — Νόμος 4139/2013 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 74/20.03.2013) — άρθρο 2, παρ. 5 · verified 2026-09-19
Source: AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) — ข้อควรทราบสำหรับการนำของติดตัวเข้าทางอากาศยานสำหรับผู้โดยสาร · verified 2026-09-20
Source: AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) — Οδηγός για την ενημέρωση των ταξιδιωτών · verified 2026-09-20
Source: AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) — Νόμος 4139/2013 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 74/20.03.2013) — άρθρο 2, παρ. 5 · verified 2026-09-19
Source: AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων) — Νόμος 4139/2013 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 74/20.03.2013) — άρθρο 2, παρ. 5 · verified 2026-09-19