# 🇬🇷 Greece — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Greece from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/greece

24 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days |
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days |
| Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days |
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days |

- **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — |
| Greece Student Visa (National Type D for Studies) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €200 | — |
| Greece Visa for Greek Language Studies | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €200 | — |

- **Greece Student Visa (National Type D for Studies)** — Key documents: Valid passport, University acceptance letter, Proof of financial means, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Full-time study; primary purpose · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr
- **Greece Visa for Greek Language Studies** — Key documents: Valid passport, Language school enrollment certificate, Proof of financial means, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate and insurance · Rights: Study: Greek language study permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece Digital Nomad Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €75 | €200 | — |
| Independent Economic Activity residence permit | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — |
| Greece EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Employment, E.1) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | 90 days |
| Greece Tech Visa (Startup Employees) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €200 | — |
| Greece Seasonal Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | €75 | €200 | — |
| Greece Intra-Corporate Transfer / Specialized Technical Personnel | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | — |

- **Greece Digital Nomad Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, National visa application form, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Declaration of intent, Criminal record certificate, Medical/travel insurance · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Family: Spouse & children included; no local work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr
- **Independent Economic Activity residence permit** — Greece's standalone self-employment / independent economic activity permit is closed to new applicants; it was phased out under the 2014 Immigration Code and the Law 5038/2023 recodification. Existing holders must switch to other categories (e.g. long-term resident or FIP). No general freelancer visa exists; remote freelancers use the Digital Nomad route and investors the startup/golden-visa routes. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: law-services.gr
- **Greece EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Employment, E.1)** — Key documents: Valid passport with national visa, Employment contract, Evidence of higher qualifications, Health insurance, Fee receipt, Biometric photographs · Rights: Work: Employer-tied highly qualified employment (E.1) · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse & children included; may work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- **Greece Tech Visa (Startup Employees)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract with Elevate Greece startup, Evidence of qualifications, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Immediate work auth; Elevate Greece employer-tied · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse & children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com
- **Greece Seasonal Work Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employer authorization (metaklisi), Employment contract, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Seasonal work; max 9 mo per 12-mo period · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- **Greece Intra-Corporate Transfer / Specialized Technical Personnel** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of group relationship, Work contract and assignment letter, Evidence of qualifications, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Employer-tied; intra-corporate transfer only · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; may work w/o extra permit · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece Golden Visa (Residence by Real Estate Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €2,000 | — | — |
| Greece Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €180 | — | — |
| Greece Startup Golden Visa (Investment in Elevate Greece Startups) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Greece Golden Visa (Residence by Real Estate Investment)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Four colour photographs, Notarial purchase contract, Proof of property registration, Health insurance policy, Application fee receipt · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Residency: Renewable residence; citizenship after 7 yrs · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.gr
- **Greece Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, National visa application form, Proof of passive income, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse & children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr
- **Greece Startup Golden Visa (Investment in Elevate Greece Startups)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of investment, Elevate Greece registration certificate, Shareholding documentation, Job creation evidence, Health insurance policy, Photographs and fee receipts · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Residency: 5-yr residence; citizenship after 7 yrs · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece Retirement Residence (FIP route for pensioners) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €180 | — | — |
| Greece Work and Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €200 | — |

- **Greece Retirement Residence (FIP route for pensioners)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Pension certificate, Bank statements, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse & children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr
- **Greece Work and Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of age 18-31, Evidence of tertiary education, Proof of funds, Health insurance, Declaration of first participation · Rights: Work: Work allowed; max 6 mo per employer · Study: Study/training limited to 4 months · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece Family Reunification Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | — |
| Greece Residence Permit for Spouse/Partner of Greek Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | — |
| Greek Citizenship by Descent | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 540 days |

- **Greece Family Reunification Permit** — Key documents: Valid passports, Marriage / birth certificates, Sponsor's residence permit, Proof of sponsor income, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- **Greece Residence Permit for Spouse/Partner of Greek Citizen** — Key documents: Certified passport copy, Marriage or civil partnership certificate, Greek citizen's ID copy, Health insurance certificate, Biometric photographs · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: apdattikis.gov.gr
- **Greek Citizenship by Descent** — Key documents: Proof of ancestor's Greek registration, Birth certificates for each generation, Marriage certificates for each generation, Applicant's valid passport, Certified Greek translations, Fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gr

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece Talent Visa (Job-Search for Highly Educated) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €250 | — |
| Greece EU Long-Term Resident Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Greece Talent Visa (Job-Search for Highly Educated)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Degree certificates, Proof of financial sufficiency, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Job-search; work allowed once employed · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse & children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com
- **Greece EU Long-Term Resident Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of 5 years' residence, Proof of stable income, Health insurance, Greek language and integration evidence, Fee receipt and photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

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