Greece Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
91
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
91
Visa required in advance
107

Greece's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Greece tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Greece Visa-Free (91)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Greece without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Greece Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) - tourism

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) - business

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (type A)

    airport transit onlyofficial sourcemfa.gr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • ETIAS travel authorisation (visa-exempt travellers)

    3 years or until passport expiryofficial sourcehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 20 (~$23)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global (many corridors); Global Visa Center World (GVCW) handles Greece in India and some other countries - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Greece Transit Visa

Greece publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Required for certain nationalities to pass through the international transit zone of Greek airports without entering the Schengen Area.

~$88

Fee €80 (approx $88 USD); children 6-12 pay €40. Maximum validity 6 months for multiple airport transit visas. Only required for nationals of countries listed in Annex IV of the EU Visa Code. Issued by Greek consulates. Does not permit entry into Greek territory outside the airport international zone.

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FAQ

Greece Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Greece?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Greece visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Greece tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Greece without a visa?

91 countries can visit Greece without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Greece.

How do I apply for a Greece tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Greece, you typically need to apply at a Greece embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Greece without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Greece varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Greece Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Greece visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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