Ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. The usual safety precautions practiced in any urban area ought to be practiced during a visit to Greece. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. It provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad.
Civil disorder is rare.
The U.S. Embassy in Athens has received a number of threats against the Embassy and U.S. officials stationed in Greece. Protesters of NATO action staged a violent demonstration at the Embassy and at the Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and future demonstrations are expected. People needing to conduct business at the Embassy or Consulate General are advised to check ahead of time to avoid any scheduled demonstration. There have been no specific threats against private Americans, tourists, or tourist facilities. While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country9s laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law.