Necessary Documentation to Travel to Athens
This article includes up-to-date information on the entry requirements for Greece and Athens, depending on the various nationalities:
Depending on your nationality, these are the necessary documents you will need to travel to Greece:
US & UK Citizens
American and British citizens traveling to Greece for less than 90 days do not need a visa. However, they will need a valid passport for at least 3 months beyond their planned departure date and issued within the last 10 years. Immigration officers may also ask citizens to show enough funds for their stay and a return airline ticket. From 2026, travelers will need ETIAS authorization before arrival.
Australian Citizens
Australian citizens visiting Greece or any other European country in the Schengen Convention (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden) for less than 90 days do not require a visa. Passports need to have at least six-month validity from the planned date of return.
EU, EEA, and Swiss Citizens
As citizens of the European Union and European Economic Area, you will not need a visa to enter the country, just your ID or passport.
EU Member Countries
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, and Sweden.
EEA Countries
Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
Other Nationalities
If your country is not part of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you may need a visa to travel to Greece. Entry requirements vary depending on your nationality, so it's best to check with the Embassy of Greece or visit the Hellenic Republic - Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website for more information: