Visa Requirements

U. S. Citizens 

US Citizens traveling on regular passports for tourism or business do not need a visa for stay of up to 90 days. A visa is required for US Official and Diplomatic passport holders.

 Tourist Visa

Non U. S. Citizens 

A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Greece, and contain at least one blank visa page.

  • Two (2) fully completed, signed and notarized Greece Visa Application
  • Two (2) passport photographs
  • Original US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or valid US visa stamped in passport with original I-94 Card.
  • Copy of Round-Trip Airline Tickets
  • Copy of Hotel Confirmation showing accommodations for entire duration of stay
  • Proof of Health and Travel/Accident insurance (may be stated in your employer letter ie., “Mr. Smith is in possession of international medical health insurance.”)
  • Proof of Sufficient Funds for Support (ie., copy of most recent bank statement)

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Greece, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed, signed and notarized Greece Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Original US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or valid US visa stamped in passport with original I-94 Card.
  5. Copy of Round-Trip Airline Tickets
  6. Copy of Hotel Confirmation showing accommodations for entire duration of stay
  7. Proof of Health and Travel/Accident insurance (may be stated in your employer letter ie., “Mr. Smith is in possession of international medical health insurance.”)
  8. Proof of Sufficient Funds for Support (ie., copy of most recent bank statement)
  9. Invitation from host/company in Greece
  10. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Greece, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Regarding The Schengen Area

Please click here for more information regarding the Schengen area.

Travelers to Europe on business or tourism purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of one to ninety days, valid for all of the Schengen area countries. A Schengen visa issued by an embassy or consulate allows the holder to travel freely to all of these countries.

If you wish to visit only one Schengen country, you must apply through the embassy or consulate of that particular country.

If you wish to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate of the country which is your main destination.

If you wish to visit several countries but do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.

If you do not need a visa for the Schengen country which is your main destination or first point of entry, please note that you may require a visa for other Schengen countries you wish to visit. You should then apply through the embassy or consulate of the first country which does require a visa.

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