Is Tramadol legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Tramadol is a controlled narcotic medicine under Greece's drug law (Law 3459/2006), placed on the narcotic tables (Table Γ'/C) under EOF control.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession without a valid prescription is a misdemeanour; supply or trafficking is a felony under the drug law.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a narcotic-table medicine under EOF control.
- Documentation
- Greece enforces narcotic medicines strictly: carry the original prescription, a doctor's letter and original packaging; prior EOF authorisation is advised 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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