🇬🇷Greece Visa
For Turkish travelers on an ordinary (burgundy) passport, Greece is a Schengen country, so you'll need to sort out a visa before you go. Whether you're chasing the sunset over Santorini or wandering the old streets of Athens, apply a few weeks ahead, since a Schengen visa lets you stay up to 90 days within any 180-day window.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
Schengen visa. 90 days in 180 days. Apply through the Greek consulate or VFS Global.
Official application →Special (Green)
Visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Service (Grey)
Visa-free.
Diplomatic (Black)
Visa-free.
Greece is in the Schengen area — visa-free passports may stay 90 days total in any 180-day period.
Schengen 90/180 visa exemption →Cities to Visit in Greece
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Greece?
Yes. Holders of an ordinary (burgundy) passport need a Schengen visa to enter Greece. Special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passport holders, on the other hand, can enter visa-free and stay for up to 90 days.
How do I get a Greek visa?
Since Greece is part of Schengen, you apply through the consulate's authorized appointment center: application form, passport, biometric photo, travel health insurance, hotel and flight bookings, and proof of income. Check the official visa page for the current document list and appointment details: https://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/. Processing and appointment availability shift with demand, so confirm the latest from the official source.
What does the 90/180 rule mean?
On a Schengen visa you can't stay more than 90 days total within any 180-day period. It works on a rolling basis: look back over the past six months, and the days you've spent anywhere in the Schengen area, Greece included, must add up to no more than 90.
Which passports enter Greece without a visa?
Special (green), service (grey) and diplomatic (black) passport holders can enter Greece visa-free and stay up to 90 days. The visa requirement applies only to the ordinary burgundy passport.