Issue Passport & Visa before travelling to Greece
To visit Greece you will need a valid passport or, for EU nationals, travel documents (ID cards). Nationals of Australia, Canada, all EU countries, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and the USA are permitted to stay in Greece for up to three months without having a visa.
Passports:
A passport is required by all except: EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passports must be valid for the following durations:
- British and EU passports must be valid for length of intended stay. British passport holders may stay in Greece until the last day of the validity of their passports.
- Australian, Canadian, USA must be valid for at least three months beyond length of stay, which can be a maximum of three months.
Please note that:
EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be accepted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card.
Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be accepted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card.
Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Important Note: Greece is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
- Nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
- Nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Romania and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Please Note that: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note:
EU nationals staying more than 90 days or for employment (including establishing a business, trade, profession or commercial activity) have to apply in person to the consulate general of Greece for a national visa;
- Greece refuses admission and transit to holders of travel documents issued by the area of Cyprus not controlled by the Government of Cyprus, and holders of UN laissez-passers;
- Some nationals may have to register with the Aliens Department of the nearest police station within 48 hours of arrival. Contact the nearest embassy/consulate to determine whether this is necessary prior to travel
What you need is:
- One recent passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Visa application form duly filled out and signed by the applicant, a valid passport and a green card.
- Proof of availability of sufficient funds to support the stay in Greece
- Destination in Greece and references, if available
- Money order, certified check or cash payable to the consulate of Greece for the visa processing.
- Letter of reference from employer.
Note: The consulate reserves the right to ask for further documentation, in addition to the above mentioned.
*A processing time of three weeks should be anticipated in most cases.
Fees depend on the nationality of the applicant and are determined by reciprocity between Greece and the respective country.
Please contact your Embassy to require detailed information about time and fees needed.
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