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Milos Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

Important Notice Entry requirements can change at any time. Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling.
Information last reviewed June 2024. Always confirm with official government sources before you travel.
Milos, a volcanic island in the Cyclades, is reached by domestic flights or ferries that link to Athens and other Greek islands. Every traveller clears Greek border control at the first Schengen port of entry; Milos itself has no separate immigration desk. Expect the usual Schengen routine: passport inspection, quick questions on why and how long you're staying, and a scan of your document. Hang on to boarding passes and ferry tickets until you exit the port or airport, officials can ask to see them.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

Milos sticks to Greece's Schengen visa rules. Your nationality decides whether you need a visa, an electronic travel authorisation, or just a passport.

Visa-Free Entry
90 days within any 180-day period

Schengen citizens may enter with a national ID; others need a passport.

Includes
United States Canada United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Japan South Korea Singapore Israel UAE Brazil Argentina Chile Mexico Uruguay All EU/EEA countries

Your passport must stay valid at least three months beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen Area.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/eVisa)
N/A

No visa is issued on Milos. Visitors either enter visa-free or arrive with a Schengen visa already in the passport.

Includes
N/A
How to Apply: N/A
Cost: N/A

Greece runs no standalone e-visa site; third-country nationals apply through consulates.

Visa Required
90 days within any 180-day period

If your country has no visa-waiver deal with Schengen, you must secure a short-stay visa before arrival.

How to Apply: Apply at the Greek consulate or approved visa centre in your home country. Earliest six months ahead, latest 15 working days before departure.

You'll need an appointment, biometric data, travel insurance with €30,000 coverage, proof of accommodation, and proof of funds.

Arrival Process

You will land either at Milos Island National Airport (MLO) or the main ferry port in Adamas. Both are domestic, so you will already have passed Schengen entry elsewhere in Greece.

1
Disembarkation
At the airport, walk 50 m across the tarmac to the terminal. By ferry, follow the ramp into the Adamas port hall.
2
Baggage Collection
Bags appear on a single belt at the airport. On ferries, pick them up from the car deck or side ramp.
3
Exit Controls
No passport control waits on Milos. Still carry ID for the occasional random police check at the port.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport or EU National ID
Required for domestic flights and hotel check-in on Milos.
Ferry or Boarding Pass
Port police may ask to see proof of onward transport.
Hotel Confirmation or Yacht Transit Log
If health rules return, you must list your Milos accommodation address on the Greek Passenger Locator Form.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Photograph your passport ID page and store it offline, handy insurance if the document slips away while you explore Milos's remote beaches.
Summer ferries fill up. Print or download your e-ticket before you leave Athens or Piraeus so you can skip the queue at the Adamas port kiosk.

Customs & Duty-Free

Greek customs rules apply on Milos. Officers carry out spot bag checks at the ferry port and airport.

Alcohol
Allowance: 4 L of wine plus 1.5 L of spirits over 22% OR 3 L of intermediate products up to 22%.
Minimum age 17.
Tobacco
800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars, or 1 kg smoking tobacco
Applies to travellers from outside EU only.
Currency
Declare cash or bearer instruments above €10,000
Form available from port police or airport customs desk.
Gifts/Goods
€430 per adult arriving by air, €300 by sea/road
Includes perfume, electronics, clothing.

Prohibited Items

  • Meat and dairy from non-EU countries, strict EU sanitary rules
  • Unlicensed antiquities, Greek heritage law forbids export

Restricted Items

  • Medication containing narcotics, carry doctor's letter and original packaging

Health Requirements

No jabs are compulsory for Milos. But keep routine immunisations current.

Required Vaccinations

  • None for entry

Recommended Vaccinations

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR update if needed

Health Insurance

EU citizens should pack the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for state hospital treatment. Add private cover for airlift to Athens. Non-EU visitors need insurance that includes medical repatriation.

Current Health Requirements: COVID-19 measures ended in 2022; still check https://travel.gov.gr the week you leave in case rules flip.

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Important Contacts

Essential resources for your trip.

Embassy/Consulate
Find your country's embassy or consulate
Check your government's travel advisory website
Immigration Authority
Official immigration website
For visa applications and official information
Emergency
Emergency services number
Dial 112 for police, ambulance, fire anywhere in Greece including Milos

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

Minors arriving with one parent or a third party need a notarised consent letter in Greek or English, copies of the parents' passports, and a birth certificate if surnames differ.

Traveling with Pets

Dogs and cats need an EU pet passport or EU health certificate, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, and an ISO 11784/11785 microchip. Notify the island vet office in Tripiti within five days.

Extended Stays

Plan to stay longer than 90 days? File for a residence certificate at the Milos police station in Plaka. Bring proof of local address and private health cover.

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