Is Clonazepam legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Clonazepam is a Table Δ (D) psychotropic under Law 4139/2013 (amending the Drug Code); supplied under EOF control.
- Consequences if caught
- Personal-use possession is a misdemeanour (up to ~5 months); supply is a felony.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Table Δ benzodiazepine medicine.
- Documentation
- Carry the Schengen Article 75 certificate and medical justification; EOF advance authorisation is required for larger quantities.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Greece’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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