In order to get to Athos, you need to open a visa. It is also necessary to open a Greek visa for entry into the country. It can be done independently or through a travel agency.

Today Athos is an autonomous state with an area of ​​almost 336 thousand square meters. m, which has its own Charter, recognized by the Greek government, and representation in the Parliament. To get to the peninsula, you need to open a special Athos visa. It does not matter which citizen of any country wants to go to the monasteries of Athos - the rules are the same for everyone.

Access from the land is blocked by paramilitary guards, it is possible to arrive to the peninsula on which Athos is located by sea, by boat from the city of Thessaloniki, having passed very strict customs control.