Is Hydrocodone legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Hydrocodone is a scheduled narcotic on the Greek narcotic table under Law 4139/2013 (special narcotic prescription); it is not marketed in Greece but sits in the same strong-opioid narcotic tier as morphine and oxycodone — left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession draws imprisonment; trafficking up to life.
- If prescribed or medical
- No marketed Greek hydrocodone product; a scheduled narcotic is dispensed only on the special narcotic prescription.
- Documentation
- Within Schengen carry the Article 75 certificate for up to a 30-day supply; prior EOF authorisation is advised for narcotics.
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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