Greece's new EES border checks and food restrictions impact Serbian travelers

Greece has introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at its land border with Serbia. The procedure includes passport scanning, fingerprint capture and a photograph. Cars are usually processed in under two minutes, while larger groups such as tourist buses can face several-hour queues, with some reports of waits exceeding four hours. Greek authorities have said they may temporarily modify or suspend parts of the system during peak congestion to avoid a complete standstill.

Serbian tourists are also reminded of strict food import rules. Products of animal origin—including meat, sausages, ham, cheese, yogurt, butter, and any cooked or fried dishes containing such ingredients—are prohibited and will be seized and destroyed if found. Allowed items include up to five kilograms of fresh fruit and vegetables (excluding potatoes), infant milk powder and baby food (up to two kilograms), pet food (up to two kilograms), and non‑perishable goods such as rice, pasta, biscuits, chocolate, canned food, ketchup, sauces, bottled juices and water.