🇬🇷Greece Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Greece?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Greece visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Greece
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Greece visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Greece applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BrazilVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BeninVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ChinaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BoliviaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- LebanonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MauritaniaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ParaguayVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- El SalvadorVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuatemalaVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- KenyaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MexicoVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- PhilippinesVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Greece visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Greece publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 2 years | 180 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Digital Nomad visa | Work | 1 year (renewable up to 2) | 75 EUR | 10 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Long-stay work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 180 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Self-employed visa | Work | 2 years | 180 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Student residence permit | Study | 1 year (renewable) | 90 EUR | 60-90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Researcher visa | Study | 2 years | 90 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family reunification visa | Family | 2 years | 0-90 EUR | 60-180 days | Portal | |
| Au pair visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 60 days | Portal | ||
| Financially Independent Persons visa (FIP) | Retirement | 2 years (renewable) | 180 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Golden Visa (residence by investment) | Investor | 5 years (renewable) | 180 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Medical treatment visa | Medical | 6 months | 90-180 EUR | 30 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Athens
Population
9,930,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Greek, Cypriot Greek
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+30
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Area
131,957 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
25 March - Independence Day
Internet domain
.gr
About
Greece is a Southern European country located on the Balkan Peninsula and numerous Mediterranean islands. Cradle of Western civilization, it is a member of the European Union and NATO. Its economy relies on tourism, services, and agriculture.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist crowds
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow alerts from local and French authorities
Transport
- Use official taxis or recognized apps
Natural risks(Risks of earthquakes, fires, and seasonal floods)
- Check weather alerts and evacuation plans
Health(Excellent and affordable healthcare system)
- No specific vaccines required, travel insurance recommended
- Bottled water preferred
Practical tips
- Register with the Ariane Consular Register
- Photocopies of important documents
- Greek emergency app
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Cost of living
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Leisure
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Indicative prices in USD in Athens · estimated in October 2026
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Right
unsafe
5-10% at restaurants, round up
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Guides to prepare your trip
ETIAS 2026, Europe's Travel Authorisation: Who Needs It, Price and How to Apply
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Schengen Visa 2026: The Complete Guide for African Applicants
€90 fee, €30,000 insurance, real processing times and refusal reasons: the 2026 Schengen visa guide for African applicants, step by step.
Transit visa 2026: when a simple layover requires a visa
Staying airside and crossing immigration are not governed by the same rules. When a transit visa becomes mandatory, the Schengen case, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Greece?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Greece across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Greece visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Greece?▾
Greece issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Greece?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall moderate safety level, with caution recommended in overcrowded tourist areas and due to natural risks.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Greece?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Greece?▾
The capital of Greece is Athens. The main spoken languages are: Greek, Cypriot Greek.
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