Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Confirm passport validity and supporting documents with the destination’s immigration authority or consulate before departure.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
If you plan to stay longer than 3 months in Greece, check the residence conditions and local reporting or registration rules.
Greece at a glance
- Capital
- Athens
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +30
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from France need a visa for Greece?
Travelers visiting Greece for tourism with an ordinary passport from France do not need a visa. EU citizens may stay in Greece for up to 3 months with a valid national ID card or passport, without a residence document or a presence report. Longer stays require meeting the applicable residence conditions and registering with the Greek authorities.
How long can I stay in Greece?
EU citizens may stay in Greece for up to 3 months with a valid national ID card or passport, without a residence document or a presence report. Longer stays require meeting the applicable residence conditions and registering with the Greek authorities.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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