Greece · Visa & entry · 2026
Getting into Greece for 2026
The version of the visa story that doesn’t bury the answer. Rules current as of . This is reference material, not legal advice — when stakes are high, double-check the official ministry source.
Visa-free entry — by where your passport is from
US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, UAE
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide).
Time spent in any other Schengen country counts against the 90 days. Track it; overstays are flagged on exit.
UK (post-Brexit)
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide).
British citizens are no longer EU residents — the 90/180 rule applies. ETIAS auth required from late 2026.
EU/EEA + Switzerland
Unlimited entry. Free movement under EU/EEA treaties.
Most Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc.)
90 days in any 180-day period.
Before you travel: ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
- Cost
- €7 (under-18s and over-70s free).
- Valid for
- 3 years or until the passport expires (whichever is sooner).
Mandatory for visa-free non-EU travellers from late 2026. Apply online; usually approved in minutes. Not a visa — a pre-screen.
Apply on the official site →Staying longer: the digital-nomad route
Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021)
Non-EU remote workers earning from outside Greece. No employer sponsorship needed.
- Duration
- 1-year initial visa, convertible to a 2-year residence permit, renewable.
- Income requirement
- €3,500/month net (2026), with +20% for a spouse and +15% per child.
Edge · 50% income-tax break for the first 7 years if you become a Greek tax resident under Law 4758/2020.
Official application route →Gotchas — what most people get wrong
Island-hopping is romantic but stamp-heavy: ferries between Schengen ports don't restamp, but a flight via Istanbul does, and the timer keeps ticking.
Cash is still king on smaller islands — many tavernas, water taxis, and beach clubs are card-shy or charge a 'card fee'.
August is shutdown month for parts of Athens (locals leave for the islands). Don't expect business or government services to operate normally.
Schengen 90/180 applies. A summer in the Cyclades + a return in autumn often blows the budget.
Official sources
This page is reference material maintained by hand. Visa rules change on a calendar that doesn’t respect anyone’s travel plans — when in doubt, verify with the source.
See also: weather & climate · local guides.