Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics

SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition
ii) 200 cigarettes; or
iii) 250 grams of tobacco; or
iv) a proportionate combination of these various products.
c) 50 grams of perfume; 0.25 litres of eau-de-cologne
d) Medicines in a quantity corresponding to the personal needs of the traveler
for as long as he or she remains in the country. A prescription or doctor’s
letter must accompany these.
3) Products not fulfilling the conditions of eligibility for temporary import or for
duty-free delivery must be declared on entry and the appropriate duties and
taxes must be paid.
Specifically, in the framework of the preferential agreements for products that
are not imported by way of trade, it is not required to submit a certificate of
origin, either for the products which are sent as small packages between private
persons, or for goods which are included in the travelers’ personal baggage.
2.6 Importation of Pharmaceuticals and Drugs
2.6.1 Medicines
The Hellenic National Pharmaceutical Organization (EOF) permits visitors to carry
medicines required for their own use or consumption for as long as they are in
Greece. Only the quantity of medicinal dosage required while in Greece may be
imported. The team’s doctor or trainer must certify by medical prescription, for each
case, the medical dosage, medicines and medical instruments.
The medicine details, i.e. the name of the person using the product, and the dosage
must all be written in English. Permission from EOF is required for importation of
quantities in excess of those that may reasonably be brought by an individual. If
Hellenic Customs do not agree with the quantity of medicines being imported, the
consignment may be subject to refusal, delay or confiscation. In any case GOC staff
and volunteers will assist the HODs to fill out of the necessary forms, if needed.
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