UkraineGreece

Ukrainian passport · policy checked 5 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

90

days

max stay per entry

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

Biometric passport holders only (MFA Note 1).

Entering Greece on a Ukrainian passport

  1. Travel with your valid Ukrainian passport - no visa, no application.

Greece visa types

TourismTourist

General requirements: · 2. 1 Photograph · Sponsorship

  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - customers under 18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • Written consent from the parent/parents not travelling with the child. The written consent must have a stamp of a Notary public and has to be presented in original only. If there is only one custodian, a birth certificate, the court decision on sole custody, death certificate or other document must be presented to prove this. If the mother is entitled to sole custody in accordance with Art. 135 of the Family Code of Ukraine, you must provide a certificate from the Registry Office that a mother is raising a child alone in accordance with Art. 135 of the Family Code of Ukraine.
  • Reservation of tickets and booking of a hotel with the personal details of the travelers. If customers rent a yacht, they must provide: a yacht lease contract, confirmation of payment, a list of all passengers traveling on a cruise, including crew.
  • For private entrepreneurs:
  • For pensioners: Pension certificate, the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months.
  • For pupils: Original certificate from the educational institution, which states that it is issued for submission to the Embassy of Greece.
  • For students:
  • If applicable, the customer may present additional proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership.
  • Expenses may be covered by the host or other third persons. The document that proves other person covering such expenses shall be a statement approved by public Notary and proof of income of the sponsor.
  • A detailed travel plan.
  • If customers rent a yacht, they must provide: a yacht lease contract, confirmation of payment, a list of all passengers traveling on a cruise, including crew.

General information

1. Application form

3. International passport(s)

4. Internal passport

5. Travel medical insurance

6. Minors that are travelling

7. Tickets and accommodation

8. Proof of activity

9. Proof of sufficient financial means

10. In case of tourism by the means of individual transport

11. For the customers travelling with their families:

Business VisaBusiness

General requirements: · Sponsorship

  • Application form
  • 1 Photograph
  • International passport(s)
  • The customer must submit copies of all the pages of international passport from except the blank ones.
  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - customers under18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • Internal passport
  • The customer must present the original and submit a copy of all pages of the internal passport from 1 to 16 except the blank ones.
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Minors that are travelling
  • Proof of activity
  • For private entrepreneurs:
  • For pensioners: Pension certificate, the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months.
  • For pupils: Original certificate from the educational institution, which states that it is issued for submission to the Embassy of Greece.
  • For students:
  • Proof of registration or a copy of a ticket.
  • Booking of the flight tickets.
  • If details of the accommodation during the trip are not specified in the invitation, the customer should provide a separate hotel booking.

General information

8. Proof of sufficient financial means

Expenses may be covered by the host or other third persons. If the host company is covering all the trip related expenses, the fact should be mentioned in the invitation letter.

9. Written request (invitation) from the host company. According to art. 4 (1) (b) of the VFA. The invitation should be issued on the letterhead of the host organization, stamped and signed by the authorized person. The invitation shall indicate the passport data of the invited citizen of Ukraine, namely: name, surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number; time and purpose of the trip, number of entries, duration of stay. If the inviting party will cover the expenses or provide a residence for the period of travel, this fact should also be reflected in the invitation.

10. In case of visit of fares/conferences

11. Tickets and accommodation

12. For the customers travelling with their families:

Conference / Cultural / SportBusiness

General requirements:

  • Application form
  • 1 Photograph
  • International passport(s)
  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - customers under 18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • Internal passport
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Minors that are travelling
  • Proof of activity
  • For employed persons
  • For private entrepreneurs:
  • For pensioners:
  • For pupils:
  • For students:
  • Proof of sufficient financial means
  • If applicable, the customer may present additional proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership
  • Proof of registration or a copy of a ticket.
  • Booking of the flight tickets.
  • If details of the accommodation during the trip are not specified in the invitation, the customer should provide a separate hotel booking.

General information

: Employment certificate confirming the position of employee, the salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, the date of employment, and the duration of the vacation,

Pension certificate, the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months.

Original certificate from the educational institution, which states that it is issued for submission to the Embassy of Greece.

Sponsorship Expenses may be covered by the host or other third persons. If the host company is covering all the trip related expenses, the fact should be mentioned in the invitation letter.

2. Written request (invitation) from host organization.Invitation/confirmation in accordance with VFA art 4 (1) (h). The invitation should be issued on the letterhead of the host organization, stamped and signed by the authorized person. The invitation shall indicate the passport data of the invited citizen of Ukraine, namely: name, surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number; time and purpose of the trip, number of entries, duration of stay. If the inviting party will cover the expenses or provide a residence for the period of travel, this fact should also be reflected in the invitation.

3. In case of visit of fares/conferences

4. Tickets and accommodation

5. For the customers travelling with their families:

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical TreatmentMedical

90 daysmultiple entry15-45d processing~$99valid 180d

Permits entry to Greece to receive planned medical treatment or hospitalization at a Greek healthcare facility for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

General requirements: · 2. 1 Photograph · Sponsorship

  • Please note that written consent from the parent/parentsnot travelling with the child must be submitted in original only. Certified copies are not accepted, the submitted original consent remains in the archive of the Consular Section and is not returned. To cross the border you will also need to provide original parental consent, so please pre-arrange receiving two original versions of this document from the notary office.
  • Completed and signed by the customer. Name and surname must be indicated in Latin letters as they are written in the international passport, other information may be written in English, Greek, Ukrainian or Russian. The form can be filled either manually or using computer. To download application form, please, visit the section <>.
  • For your convenience Visa Application Centre offers the additional service of visa application form filling. The cost of the service is 85 UAH . You only need to provide information to the VAC employee who will fill in the data into an electronic form and attach a print-out to the supporting documents.
  • o You have the opportunity to use the photo booth service in all the Visa Centers of the Embassy of Greece in Ukraine. Directly inside of the Visa Centers there are paid self-service coin operated vending machines. You can see the photographs taken on their screen and choose the best variant. The vending machine is very simple to use, and you can receive ready photos during 45 seconds. The nominal cost of the 4 photos of the passport format (3,5x4,5 cm) is 60 UAH.
  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - applicants under 18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of the intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR in accordance with the art. 15.2 of the Visa Code, for custemers receiving visas for multiple entries, the insurance only needs to cover the first trip.
  • Reservation of tickets and booking of a hotel.
  • For private entrepreneurs:
  • For pensioners:
  • For pupils:
  • For students:
  • Expenses may be covered by the host or other third persons. The document that proves other person covering such expenses shall be a statement approved by public Notary and proof of income of the sponsor.
  • Doctor's declaration/statement (the doctor is chosen by the Embassy) or/and the declaration/statement of a medical center/hospital, according to which the allegedly necessary medical treatment is not available in the customer's country of origin.
  • If cost of treatment or living is prepaid by applicant, then document confirming such payment.

General information

1. Application form

3. International passport(s)

4. Internal passport

5. Travel medical insurance

6. Minors that are travelling

7. Tickets and accommodation

8. Proof of activity

Pension certificate, the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months.

Original certificate from the educational institution, which states that it is issued for submission to the Embassy of Greece.

9. Proof of sufficient financial means

10. Official documents of the medical institutions

Confirming the necessity of medical care in this institution and making a prognosis of the medical case, including the duration of stay and cost estimation of the treatment they will be subjected to.

11. Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the costs of the planned treatment and cost of living.

Persons accompanying the customer will apply for a Schengen visa under the visa category of the "Private visit".

12. For the customers travelling with their families:

Same Type C Schengen visa as tourist/business; the medical purpose is evidenced by supporting documents (e.g., a confirmed appointment or admission letter from the Greek medical institution and proof of sufficient funds to cover treatment). Standard fee €90 (approx $99 USD); children aged 6-12 pay €45. Governed by the EU Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009). For treatment expected to exceed 90 days, a national (Type D) visa route applies instead.

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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Family ReunificationFamily

365 daysmultiple entry30-90d processingvalid 365d

Enables family members of legally resident third-country nationals in Greece to join and reside with them under the family reunification framework.

Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Visit To Family Or Friends”

General requirements: · 2. 1 Photograph · Sponsorship · 9. Transport · 10. Invitation

  • The customer must submit copies of all pages of international passport except the blank ones
  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - customers under 18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • For private entrepreneurs:
  • For pensioners: Pension certificate, the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months.
  • For pupils: Original certificate from the educational institution, which states that it is issued for submission to the Embassy of Greece.
  • For students:
  • If applicable, the customer may present additional proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership.
  • Expenses may be covered by the host or other third persons.
  • In case the host covers the expenses, he/she should mention this fact in the invitation. Proof of the income of the sponsor is also necessary (e.g. tax statement, ownership of property etc.)
  • The document that proves other person covering such expenses shall be a statement approved by public Notary and proof of income of the sponsor.
  • Booking of the flight tickets.
  • Invitation from the Greek national or Greek legal resident, certified by the Greek Authorities (police or citizens service centre), on the official letterhead, with a stamp and a signature of the authorized person.
  • Copy of the internal passport of the Greek citizen or Residence card
  • The most recent tax declaration of the inviting person
  • If an customer is invited by the relative, all marriage and birth certificate copies must be submitted to prove their family ties.

General information

1. Application form

3. International passport(s)

4. Internal passport

5. Travel medical insurance

6. Minors that are travelling

7. Proof of activity

8. Proof of sufficient financial means

11. For the customers travelling with their families:

Governed by EU Family Reunification Directive (2003/86/EC) transposed into Greek law. The sponsor must hold a valid Greek residence permit of at least 1 year validity and have reasonable prospects of obtaining permanent residence. Covers spouse, minor children, and in certain cases dependent parents. After entry, family members must apply for their own residence permit at the Aliens and Immigration service.

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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - StudiesStudent

365 daysmultiple entry15-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows third-country nationals to enter Greece to pursue full-time studies at a recognized educational institution. Required prior to arriving to apply for a Student Residence Permit.

Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Short Study Course”

General requirements:

  • Application form
  • 1 Photograph
  • International passport(s)
  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - applicants under 18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • Internal passport
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Minors that are travelling
  • Proof of sufficient financial means of the parents who will cover the expenses of the student (e.g. employment certificate with the salary gained within the previous period of 6 months, a bank account of the last 3 months and a copy of the bank card. If applicable, the parents may present additional proof of personal means, such as proof of real estate property or proof of car ownership).
  • Written request of the Greek institution (e.g. University)
  • referring to the study course of the student, the details of the course/programme, including the duration of the course. If there is a scholarship for the course, the relevant document of the Greek institution should be submitted. A document of the Ukrainian institution proving that the customer is a student and referring to the duration of his/her studies in Ukraine is also required.
  • Tickets and accommodation
  • Booking of the flight tickets.
  • If details of the accommodation during the trip are not specified in the invitation, the customer should provide a separate hotel booking.
  • For the customers travelling with their families:

General information

Issued by Greek embassies/consulates abroad. After arrival, the holder must apply for a Student Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής λόγω Σπουδών), renewable annually for the duration of studies. Governed by Law 4251/2014. Applicants must show proof of enrollment, sufficient funds, and health insurance.

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EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Worker)Work

multiple entryup to 90d processingvalid 730d

Residence and work permit for third-country nationals who are highly qualified workers employed in Greece, providing preferential treatment and path to long-term residence.

Valid 2 years (or employment contract duration + 3 months if shorter). Renewable. Requires employment contract of at least 1 year and salary of at least 1.5x the average gross annual salary in Greece. Blue Card holders enjoy equal treatment with Greek nationals in employment, social security, and education. After 5 years of continuous legal residence, may apply for long-term residence. Governed by EU Blue Card Directive 2009/50/EC transposed into Greek law via Law 4251/2014.

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Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Residence PermitWork

multiple entry

Enables managers, specialists, and trainee employees of a multinational company to be transferred from a non-EU branch to the company's Greek entity.

Governed by the EU Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive (2014/66/EU) transposed into Greek law. Requires prior employment with the company of at least 12 months for managers and specialists, and 6 months for trainees. The Greek host entity applies for approval from the Ministry of Migration and Asylum; after approval the transferee obtains a national (Type D) visa and then the ICT residence permit. Maximum stay is up to 3 years for managers and specialists and up to 1 year for trainees. Permits intra-EU mobility to same-group entities in other member states.

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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - EmploymentWork

365 daysmultiple entry30-90d processingvalid 365d

Grants entry for third-country nationals intending to take up employment in Greece under a contract with a Greek employer.

Requires employer sponsorship and labor market test approval. After entry, the worker must convert to a Residence Permit for Employment. Seasonal workers (e.g., agriculture, tourism) may be covered under the Seasonal Worker permit category (Art. 13a, Law 4251/2014). EU nationals are exempt (freedom of movement). Governed by Law 4251/2014 as amended.

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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Scientific ResearchWork

multiple entry

Allows non-EU researchers to enter Greece to carry out research at an approved research organisation under a hosting agreement.

For third-country nationals conducting research under a hosting agreement with a research organisation approved by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology. Governed by the EU Researchers Directive (2016/801/EU) as transposed into the Greek Immigration Code (Law 5038/2023). The residence permit duration matches that of the hosting agreement and is renewable on the same basis. Holders enjoy equal treatment in working conditions, social security, and recognition of qualifications, plus intra-EU researcher mobility. Applicant obtains a national (Type D) visa at a Greek consulate, then a residence permit after arrival.

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Residence Permit for Independent Economic Activity / Self-EmploymentWork

multiple entryvalid 730d

Allows third-country nationals to reside in Greece to carry out independent (self-employed) economic activity or an approved investment activity.

Two routes: (1) Independent economic activity - requires at least €250,000 in capital and a business plan showing benefit to the Greek economy; residence permit valid 2 years, renewable for identical periods. (2) Investment activity - requires a business investment (minimum €500,000) with positive effects on the national economy; residence permit valid 3 years, renewable. Applicant obtains an initial national (Type D) visa, then applies for the residence permit after arrival before the visa expires. Requires proof of financial resources, health insurance, and a medical certificate. Governed by the Greek Immigration Code (Law 5038/2023).

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Seasonal Worker PermitWork

270 dayssingle entryvalid 270d

Authorizes third-country nationals to enter Greece for temporary seasonal employment, primarily in agriculture and tourism sectors.

Governed by Article 13a of Law 4251/2014 and the EU Seasonal Workers Directive (2014/36/EU). Covers seasonal work in agriculture, tourism, and related sectors. Maximum stay varies by sector. Employer must obtain prior authorization from Greek labor authorities before the visa can be issued. Bilateral agreements may govern admission quotas for certain nationalities.

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DriverOther

General requirements:

  • Application form
  • The application forms of minor customer must be signed by the person entitled to custody (as a rule, parents)
  • 1 Photograph
  • International passport(s)
  • Internal passport
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Written request from the national association of carriers of Ukraine providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, duration and frequency of the trips.
  • If carrier is not member of association, then the following documents are required:
  • written request (invitation) from the partner company in the Schengen State;
  • copy of agreement of cooperation between the company in the Member State and the Ukrainian company;
  • company registration document;
  • document, proving sphere of business;
  • driver's license for international transport;
  • employment certificate confirming position as driver and stating year of employment.

General information

PilgrimageOther

General requirements: · 2. 1 Photograph

  • For those customers who submit their applications in Visa Application Centers under jurisdiction of General Consulate of Greece in Odessa - customers under 18 must provide a separate travel document of a child.
  • Reservation of tickets.
  • Email or fax confirmation of submission of the application for a permit to visit the Holy Mountain Athos, issued by the official office of pilgrims in Thessaloniki;
  • A copy of the permit to visit the monastery;
  • For private entrepreneurs:
  • For pensioners:
  • For pupils:
  • For students:

General information

1. Application form

3. International passport(s)

4. Internal passport

5. Travel medical insurance

6. Tickets and accommodation

7. Proof of the purpose of the trip

8. Proof of activity

Pension certificate, the certificate of amount of the pension gained within the previous period of 6 months.

Original certificate from the educational institution, which states that it is issued for submission to the Embassy of Greece.

Digital Nomad Visa (Type D) - Remote WorkDigital nomad

365 daysmultiple entry14-28d processing~$1100valid 365d

Allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based entirely outside Greece to reside in Greece while conducting their work.

Introduced under Law 4825/2021, updated by Law 5038/2023. Minimum monthly income of €3,500 net (€4,200 with a dependent spouse; €4,830 with additional dependents). Application fee approximately €1,000 (visa) plus ~€150 per family member. Initial visa valid 12 months (Type D). After arrival, applicants may apply for a 2-year Digital Nomad Residence Permit, renewable every 2 years. Eligible holders may receive a 50% income tax reduction for up to 7 years. Employer/clients must be based entirely outside Greece.

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Golden Visa - Investor Residence PermitInvestment

multiple entryvalid 1825d

Grants a renewable 5-year residence permit to non-EU nationals who make qualifying investments in Greece, including real estate, government bonds, bank deposits, or startup investments.

Minimum investment thresholds (per Law 5100/2024, effective 31 August 2024): €800,000 for residential/commercial real estate in high-demand zones (Attica, Thessaloniki, islands with 3,100+ inhabitants); €400,000 in all other regions; €250,000 for commercial-to-residential conversion or heritage building restoration; €500,000 in Greek government bonds (3-year minimum maturity); €500,000 in fixed-term Greek bank deposit (1-year minimum); €350,000 in Greek-focused investment fund units; €250,000 in an Elevate Greece-registered startup. Fees: €16 for permit issuance; €2,000 electronic fee for renewals. No minimum stay requirement. Path to citizenship after 7 years of legal residence. Family members included. Short-term (Airbnb-type) rentals prohibited for real estate route.

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Humanitarian Residence PermitOther

multiple entryvalid 365d

Granted to third-country nationals who face exceptional humanitarian circumstances that prevent their return to their country of origin, outside the formal asylum process.

Issued on humanitarian grounds (e.g., serious illness, protection from violence, other compelling circumstances). Renewable annually. Governed by Law 4251/2014, Art. 19A. Applicants must be residing in Greece and apply through the local Aliens and Immigration Service. Does not require departure and re-entry.

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Long-Term Resident Permit (EU)Other

multiple entryup to 180d processingvalid 1825d

Grants permanent or long-term residence status to third-country nationals who have legally resided in Greece continuously for at least 5 years, conferring near-equal rights to Greek nationals.

Based on EU Long-Term Residents Directive (2003/109/EC). Requires 5 years of continuous legal residence in Greece. Holders have the right to work, access social benefits, and move to other EU member states for work or study. Valid for 5 years and renewable. Processing decision should arrive within 6 months (extendable by 3 months) per EU directive requirements.

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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Economically Independent PersonsOther

multiple entry30-90d processingvalid 365d

Allows financially self-sufficient third-country nationals who do not intend to work in Greece to reside in the country, provided they can demonstrate sufficient regular income from abroad.

Applicants must demonstrate regular income from abroad (pensions, investments, property income, etc.) sufficient to support themselves and dependents without working in Greece. Similar to a 'retirement/passive income' visa category. Governed by Law 4251/2014. Work is prohibited under this permit. Residence permit initially issued for 2 years and renewable.

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Talent VisaOther

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Permits entry for highly educated third-country nationals with at minimum a Master's degree from a globally-ranked university to seek employment in Greece.

Introduced by Greek immigration reforms effective 6 February 2026. Requires at minimum a Master's degree (or PhD/Postdoc) from an institution ranked on at least two international university ranking lists. No job offer required at entry. Does not grant immediate work authorization; upon securing employment in Greece, holder can transition to work/residence permits or EU Blue Card. Valid 12 months.

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Tech VisaOther

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Allows third-country nationals to enter Greece to work for a registered Greek tech startup, providing fast-track immigration for the technology sector.

Introduced by Greek immigration reforms effective 6 February 2026. Salary must be at least 1.6x the national average gross salary. The Tech Visa cannot be transferred to another employer; immigration status lapses if employment ends. May be converted to an EU Blue Card if eligibility is met. Valid 12 months initially.

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Greece visa for Ukrainian citizens - FAQ

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Greece?

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Greece?

Ukrainian passport holders can stay in Greece for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Ukrainian citizens need for Greece?

A valid passport is all Ukrainian citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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