Greece
Phone Code
+30
Capital
Athens
Population
10.4 Million
Native Name
Ελλάδα
Region
Europe
Southern Europe
Timezone
Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00
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Greece is a southeastern European country and EU/Schengen/Eurozone member, known as the cradle of Western civilization, democracy, and philosophy. Famous for ancient ruins, stunning islands, Mediterranean cuisine, and warm hospitality. Athens, the capital, features the Acropolis, Parthenon, and vibrant neighborhoods. Visitors are drawn to Athens' ancient sites, Santorini's whitewashed villages and sunsets, Mykonos nightlife and beaches, Crete's Minoan palaces, Rhodes medieval old town, Meteora monasteries, Delphi archaeological site, Greek islands (6,000+ total), Greek cuisine (moussaka, souvlaki, feta), and crystal-clear Aegean and Ionian seas. Greece offers history, island hopping, beaches, and Mediterranean lifestyle.
Visa Requirements for Greece
As a Schengen Area member, Greece follows standard Schengen visa policies. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter with just a valid ID card or passport for unlimited stays and can work freely. Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many other countries can enter visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Those requiring Schengen visas should apply through Greek consulates or embassies, submitting completed application forms, passport photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage), and proof of financial means. Greece receives over 30 million tourists annually, especially during summer months. Processing typically takes 15 calendar days.
Common Visa Types
Visa-Free Entry (Schengen)
For tourism, business, conferences, visiting friends/family for US, UK, Australia, Canada, and other eligible nationalities.
EU/EEA/Swiss Entry
For EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens for tourism, work, residence, or any purpose without restrictions.
Schengen Visa (Type C)
For short-term stays including tourism, business, cultural events, conferences for nationalities requiring Schengen visa.
National Visa (Type D)
For stays exceeding 90 days including work, study, family reunification, or residence in Greece.
Important Travel Information
Cities with missions
Where this country maintains embassies or consulates
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- Achaea13regional unit
- Aetolia-Acarnania01regional unit
- Arcadia12prefecture
- Argolis11regional unit
- AtticaIadministrative region
- Boeotia03regional unit
- Central GreeceHadministrative region
- Central MacedoniaBadministrative region
- Chania94regional unit
- Corfu22prefecture
- Corinthia15regional unit
- CreteMadministrative region
- Drama52regional unit
- East AtticaA2administrative region
- East Macedonia and ThraceAadministrative region
- EpirusDadministrative region
- Euboea04prefecture
- Grevena51prefecture
- Imathia 53regional unit
- Ioannina33regional unit
- Ionian IslandsFadministrative region
- Karditsa41regional unit
- Kastoria56regional unit
- Kefalonia23prefecture
- Kilkis57regional unit
- Kozani58prefecture
- Laconia16prefecture
- Larissa42prefecture
- Lefkada24regional unit
- Pella59regional unit
- PeloponneseJadministrative region
- Phthiotis06prefecture
- Preveza34prefecture
- Serres62prefecture
- South AegeanLadministrative region
- Thessaloniki54regional unit
- West GreeceGadministrative region
- West MacedoniaCadministrative region
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