Pet Travel Tips for Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is one of Greece's most genuinely dog-friendly cities, with a culture that welcomes pets in cafés, restaurants, and public spaces. Greek pet travel law is relatively straightforward for EU visitors: a valid EU pet passport, microchip, and up-to-date rabies vaccination are required. One important local note: Thessaloniki has a significant stray dog population — most are vaccinated and ear-tagged by the municipality, and they are generally friendly, but keep your dog leashed in areas where strays gather to avoid unwanted confrontations.