Amid the deepening debt crisis in Greece, Qatar's Foreign Ministry has advised citizens visiting the country to carry with them enough cash to cover their expenses during their stay due to lack of cash in ATMs with closure of several banks.

A source at the Department of Consulate Affairs at the ministry said yesterday that citizens planning to visit Greece must contact the hotels before travel to check whether they accept credit card or not, Al Sharq reported.

It is necessary to take necessary precautions since it is not possible at present to receive financial transfer from outside Greece, said the daily.

Greece has been one of the favourite destinations in Europe where many Qatari citizens used to spend their summer holidays.

The Ministry at the same time has advised Qatari tourists not to take large amounts of money with them while touring inside the country apparently due to security reasons.

In case of emergency, citizens may seek help from the Qatari embassy in Athens by calling over phone no 00306940030007. [The Peninsula]