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Greece entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Greece in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not Greece alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · Greek Presidential Decree 106/2007 on entry of EU citizens, Art. 5 · European Commission — ETIAS · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area.
  • Funds for the trip: €50 (≈$56) per day, but at least €300 (≈$336) even for a trip of up to 5 days. Amounts are halved for minors.
  • You may be asked to back up the purpose of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, travel plans, return ticket.
  • Fingerprints and a facial image may be taken at the border for the Entry/Exit System (EES).

How to extend your stay

A visa-free stay or a visa can be extended only in exceptional cases: force majeure, humanitarian reasons or an international agreement — and only if you have enough money to live on. The decision is made by the Ministry of Citizen Protection.

Overstay penalties

On departure a fine is charged: four annual residence permit fees for an overstay of up to 30 days and eight for a longer one. Since 2025 unlawful stay is also a criminal offence — at least 2 years in prison and a fine from €5,000 (≈ $5,600), but the sentence is suspended if the person leaves at once. A return decision may come with an entry ban of up to 10 years.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Greece?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Greece without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
A visa-free stay or a visa can be extended only in exceptional cases: force majeure, humanitarian reasons or an international agreement — and only if you have enough money to live on. The decision is made by the Ministry of Citizen Protection.
What happens if I overstay?
On departure a fine is charged: four annual residence permit fees for an overstay of up to 30 days and eight for a longer one. Since 2025 unlawful stay is also a criminal offence — at least 2 years in prison and a fine from €5,000 (≈ $5,600), but the sentence is suspended if the person leaves at once. A return decision may come with an entry ban of up to 10 years.
What is checked on entry to Greece?
Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. Funds for the trip: €50 (≈$56) per day, but at least €300 (≈$336) even for a trip of up to 5 days. Amounts are halved for minors. You may be asked to back up the purpose of the trip: accommodation booking or host's invitation, travel plans, return ticket. Fingerprints and a facial image may be taken at the border for the Entry/Exit System (EES).
How can I stay in Greece longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: digital nomad visa, residence permit for financially independent people, golden Visa — residence permit for real estate investors, employment (employer-sponsored), study, family reunification.

Sources

Checked on 8 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.