Entering Greece with EU ID card by land

As an EU citizen, can I enter Greece with only an ID card instead of a passport coming from outside EU (North Macedonia or Albania) by car?

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Best Answer

You can use either an EU ID card or Passport to enter the EU (Proof of EU citizenship).

According to the Migration and Social Inclusion Code (Article 4(6) of Law 4251/2014), entry to Greece may not be refused to persons who are proved to be Greek nationals or nationals of an EU member state, even if not in possession of a passport or other travel documents.

Source: https://www.gov.gr/en/sdg/travel-within-eu/travel-documents/expired-lost-stolen-passports-identity-cards

However, Albanian or North Macedonian authorities might need a passport for exit checks.

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Can I enter Greece with EU ID card?

EU nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Greece. However, transport providers like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.

Can I travel to Greece from the UK with my Greek ID card?

1. Can I travel to the United Kingdom with a Greek ID card? As of October 1, 2021, national identities of citizens of EU / EEA countries and Switzerland will not be accepted as valid travel documents.

Can I still use my EU ID card?

ID cards are no longer accepted for entry unless citizens are a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement. If EU citizens do not have a passport where required, they are liable to be refused entry to the UK.

Where can I travel with EU residence permit?

EU citizens can move to other EU countries, as well as to Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland and Norway. They can also travel without a visa to the Schengen area. This rule applies to all EU citizens, including countries belonging only to the European Union but not the Schengen zone.

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