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Passport / Visa

The guide was updated: 2024-09-14

Greece can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Greece can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Best Time to Visit Samos, Greece

Best Time to Visit Samos, Greece

Samos experiences its peak season from late spring to early fall, spanning from April to October. During the winter months, the island enjoys mild weather conditions, although there may be occasional wind and rain.

Samos International Airport (SMI)

Samos International Airport (SMI)

Samos International Airport (SMI), also known as Aristarchos Airport, lies about 5 kilometres away from the nearby town of Pythagorio. KTEL buses serve the airport about 4 times daily, and taxis are available to get to the major destinations on the island, primarily Pythagoreion and Vathy.

Public Transport

Public Transport

The cities of Samos are easy to explore by foot. Transportation between the main urban areas (Vathy, Pythagoreion, Kokkari, Karlovasi, etc.) is best done by bus, as the island boasts a good and effective bus network. Most destinations can be reached very inexpensively within about an hour. Ferries are also available to several hard-to-reach beaches, as well as to other Aegean islands and to Kusadasi, in Turkey.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis on Samos can be caught at taxi ranks in Vathy (by the National Bank of Greece) and in Pythagoreion (on Lykourgou Logotheti, by the waterfront). Samos Taxi: +30 697 795 2597 Samos Taxi Giorgos Giotis: +30 697 591 7000 Samos Taxi Service — Marinakis Antonis: +30 698 173 3414

Post

Post

The Greek post system is called ELTA (Ελτα). Post Boxes in Greece are yellow for normal posts and red for urgent mail.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Nitsolas Andreas: Plateía Agíou Nikoláo, Vathy, Samos Open Mon & Wed 8am–2pm; Tue, Thu & Fri 8am–2pm / 5pm–8pm +30 2273 028002 Samos Pharmacy Constantakis Giorgos: Sofouli 105, Samos Open Mon & Wed 8am–2:30pm; Tue, Thu & Fri 8am–2pm / 6pm–9pm +30 2273 023686

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +30 Area code: 2273

Electricity

Electricity

Voltage: 230 V Frequency: 50 Hz Power sockets: type F

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