Visiting New York City from Greece? Here's Where to Find

Yes — if you are visiting New York City from Greece and you are 21 years of age or older, you can legally purchase cannabis at a licensed adult-use dispensary. Your Greek passport is valid identification. No medical card, no residency, no special permit. Just your passport, your age, and the desire to experience one of the most exciting legal cannabis markets in the world. We are Silly Nice — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, NYC. We are co-founded by Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, partners for over 25 years. We launched in March 2024 and our products are now available in 150+ licensed New York adult-use dispensaries statewide. Welcome to New York. Let us show you around.

Greece has made some incremental moves toward cannabis reform in recent years. Medical cannabis was legalized in Greece in 2017, and possession of small amounts for personal use has been decriminalized, though it is not fully legal. Public sale, recreational use, and purchase of cannabis without a medical prescription remain illegal in Greece. Enforcement varies, but the legal framework is significantly more restrictive than what you will encounter in New York.

New York State, by contrast, passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act in 2021, creating a fully regulated adult-use cannabis market. This means any adult 21 or older — resident or tourist, domestic or international — can walk into a licensed dispensary, present a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport, and legally purchase cannabis products. The market is regulated, lab-tested, and taxed. Every product on the shelf at a licensed dispensary has been tested for potency, pesticides, and safety.

The contrast is significant. In Greece, you may have had limited or informal access. In New York, you have full legal access to a wide spectrum of products — from flower and vapes to concentrates and hash — all produced by licensed brands like us. It is a genuinely different experience, and we are proud to be part of making it accessible to everyone who visits.

What ID Do You Need as a Greek Tourist?

Your Greek passport is all you need. Dispensary staff are trained to accept valid government-issued photo ID from international visitors. As long as your passport clearly shows your date of birth and your photo matches your face, you will be welcomed into any licensed adult-use dispensary in New York. Keep your passport on you when visiting a dispensary — they are required by law to verify age at the point of sale.

How Much Can You Legally Purchase?

New York State allows adults 21+ to purchase up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower per transaction, and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate per transaction. That covers everything from hash and vapes to infused products. You can also legally possess up to 3 ounces of flower on your person in public, though consumption in public spaces is not permitted — more on that below.

This is one of the most important parts of this guide, so please read carefully. Legal purchase does not mean you can consume cannabis anywhere. New York City has specific rules about where adults may consume cannabis, and understanding those rules will keep your visit stress-free and legal.

Cannabis consumption is permitted in private spaces — meaning a private residence where you have permission to consume. If you are staying with a friend or family member and they allow cannabis use in their home, that is typically the safest option. Consumption is NOT permitted in hotels and short-term rentals in most cases, as those are considered non-smoking spaces under building and property rules. Consumption is NOT permitted on public streets, in public parks, near schools, or in any vehicle — whether moving or parked.

We always encourage responsible, thoughtful consumption. Never consume and drive. Plan ahead for where you will enjoy your purchase before you buy it. The legal market in New York was built to expand access responsibly, and being a respectful consumer helps protect that access for everyone.

A Critical Warning About Traveling Home With Cannabis

We cannot stress this enough: do NOT attempt to bring cannabis back to Greece or on any international flight. Cannabis remains a federally controlled substance in the United States, which means taking it through any U.S. airport — including JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark — is a federal crime. Additionally, Greece's laws prohibit the importation of cannabis. Bringing cannabis onto an international flight could result in arrest, prosecution, and serious legal consequences in both countries. Purchase what you plan to enjoy during your time in New York, and leave it here. Full stop.

With 150+ licensed dispensaries across New York State carrying our products, finding Silly Nice near you is straightforward. The easiest tool for tourists is Weedmaps, a trusted dispensary discovery platform available at weedmaps.com/brands/silly-nice. You can search by neighborhood, borough, or proximity to your hotel or Airbnb and filter for dispensaries that carry our specific products. Weedmaps shows real-time menus, hours, and directions.

You can also visit our own store locator at SillyNice.com to find the nearest licensed retailer carrying our full lineup. We recommend calling ahead or checking online menus before you travel to a dispensary, as product availability changes daily. Legal dispensaries in New York are clean, professional, and welcoming — nothing like the informal experiences you may have encountered elsewhere. Our budtenders are knowledgeable and happy to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

We built Silly Nice with one principle at the center: quality above all else. Every product we make is designed to deliver a premium experience — rigorously tested, carefully crafted, and priced fairly. For visitors from Greece who want to experience the very best that New York's legal cannabis market has to offer, here is our complete lineup.

Concentrates and Hash — For the Connoisseur

Our Diamond Powder is one of the most potent products in the New York market. At 1 gram, it tests at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, priced at $50. Diamonds are a crystalline concentrate that can be added to flower, dabbed, or used to elevate other products. It is a refined, powerful option for experienced consumers who want something extraordinary.

Our Frosted Hash Ball is a 1-gram hand-pressed hash product testing at 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and an impressive 5.7% terpenes — priced at $50. If you enjoy hash culture back home, this is a product built for you. Rich in flavor, smooth in effect, and crafted with the same care you would expect from an artisan. Our Bubble Hash offers a slightly different profile: 1 gram, 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes at $44. Made using ice-water extraction, Bubble Hash preserves the full spectrum of the plant and may help adults relax and unwind after a full day exploring the city.

Vapes, Flower, and All-In-One Options

For convenience and discretion, our 510 Vape Cartridge in Pink Stardust is a 1-gram cartridge testing at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids, priced at $40. It requires a standard 510-thread battery, available at most dispensaries. If you prefer a fully self-contained option, our 2G All-In-One Vape in Alaskan Thunder Fuck delivers 2 full grams at 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids for $80. No separate battery needed — everything is built in.

And for those who prefer flower, our Infused Flower in Papaya Wine is a 3.5-gram jar at 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids, priced at $60. This is premium flower infused with concentrate for an elevated experience. Tropical notes, smooth burn, and exceptional quality from start to finish. It is one of our most beloved products and a true showcase of what we do at Silly Nice.

We are not a large corporation. We are Silly Nice — a family-run, Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned cannabis brand founded in Brooklyn, NYC. Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas have been building together for over 25 years. When New York opened its adult-use cannabis market, we saw an opportunity to bring something real and meaningful into a space that needed more authenticity. We launched in March 2024 and have grown to 150+ licensed dispensaries across New York State because of the quality of our products and the trust of our community.

When you buy Silly Nice, you are supporting a small, independent business rooted in New York City. You are supporting a veteran. You are supporting a Black-owned brand. You are supporting a family that poured everything into building something worth being proud of. That means something to us, and we hope it means something to you.

Whether you are in New York for a week, a month, or just a few days — we are glad you are here. The city has so much to offer, and we want to make sure your experience with legal cannabis in New York is as premium, safe, and memorable as possible. Find us at a dispensary near you, try something from our menu, and let us be a part of your New York story.

You must be 21 or older to purchase cannabis in New York. Your Greek passport is valid ID. You can purchase up to 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate per transaction. Consume only in private spaces where you have permission — not in hotels, not on public streets, not in vehicles. Do not attempt to transport cannabis on any flight or out of the country. Use Weedmaps at weedmaps.com/brands/silly-nice or visit our store locator at SillyNice.com to find licensed dispensaries near you carrying Silly Nice products. Our full lineup — Diamond Powder, Frosted Hash Ball, Bubble Hash, Infused Flower, 510 Vape, and 2G All-In-One — is available now across New York State at licensed adult-use dispensaries.

New York's legal cannabis market is one of the most exciting in the world right now. We are proud to be part of it, and we are proud to welcome visitors from around the globe — including Greece — into it. Enjoy responsibly. Enjoy New York. And enjoy Silly Nice.