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Embassy of Greece in Moscow
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Greece visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens need a visa for Greece, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
RUS
Russia
Going to
GRC
Greece
Visa needed
A short-stay visa for holidays when your passport requires a visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €90
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Greece's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Greece
Your passport and travel documents decide whether you need a visa.
Visa required For your passportTourist visaA short-stay visa for holidays when your passport requires a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 45 days
How to apply
- Check that Greece is your main Schengen destination.
- Find the Greek visa office for where you live.
- Book an appointment through its official service.
- Submit your documents, fee and fingerprints if needed.
- Check your visa when your passport comes back.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Signed form
- Recent photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Stay and travel plans
- Proof of money and return plans
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Your visa may allow fewer than 90 days within any 180 days across Schengen.
- Processing usually takes 15 days; appointments and passport delivery take extra time.
Visa not requiredVisit with Schengen documentsPeople with another Schengen country's residence permit or long-stay visa can make short visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your document comes from a Schengen country.
- Bring your passport and valid visa or residence permit.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid Schengen residence permit
- Or valid Schengen long-stay visa
- Visits to other Schengen countries count towards 90 days within any 180 days.
- A UK residence permit alone does not allow this visa-free visit.
Sources (26)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Hellenic Police
- National Coordination Center for Border Control, Immigration and Asylum
- Ministry of Migration and Asylum: residence categories and documents
- Greek foreign ministry: visas for foreign visitors
- Greek nationality and passport visa requirements
- Greek foreign ministry: Schengen visas
- Greek foreign ministry: national visas
- Greek foreign ministry: digital nomad visa
- Greek embassy in the United States: visas
- Greek embassy in the United Kingdom: visas
- Greek embassy in India: visas and application channels
- Greek foreign ministry: supporting documents by travel purpose
- Greek foreign ministry: island tourist visa scheme renewal
- European Commission: applying for a Schengen visa
- European Commission: Schengen visa questions
- European Commission: common airport transit nationality list
- European Commission: additional airport transit requirements
- European Commission: funds required at external borders, Greek section
- European Commission: student in Greece
- European Commission: employed worker in Greece
- European Commission: family member in Greece
- European Union Visa Code
- Regulation (EU) 2024/2495: Serbian biometric passport exemption
- Your Europe: travel documents for European Union citizens
- Official ETIAS portal: operational status and questions
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System and ETIAS
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Coming from Russia
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageGreek
- Emergency100 or 112 police166 or 112 ambulance
Planning your Greece trip
Best time to go: May–June and September–October have the most pleasant weather. Mid-July to mid-August is the hottest period, while November–February brings fewer tourists and lower prices but is not beach weather.
- Ancient ruins, churches and castlesGreece has classical temples and ruins alongside many medieval churches and castles.
- Cyclades IslandsThis island group is known for whitewashed homes and blue-domed churches.
- Ermoupolis and NafplionThese cities have Neoclassical buildings.
- CorfuSee pastel-coloured baroque homes and churches.
Scams to watch for in Greece
- Friendly stranger bar scamA friendly stranger approaches a traveller, usually a man alone at night, and suggests a bar. At the bar, women join them and order expensive drinks, often champagne. The traveller receives a huge bill. Men then appear to pressure or threaten him into paying. This is the most commonly reported major scam against travellers.
- Pickpocketing and theft in crowdsThieves take money or belongings from exposed pockets and bags in crowds. Metro doors are a particular concern, especially when a door seems broken or jammed and people bunch together. Theft is also reported in Faliraki, Kavos, Malia and Ios, though no specific method is described there.
- Counterfeit souvenirs and branded goodsVendors sell fake branded items and imitation goods. In Athens, pavement sellers also offer coins that may look antique but are likely reproductions. In Chersonissos, fake watches and other branded items sell for much less than genuine versions.
About Greece
Greece is a republic at the southern end of the Balkans, with a mainland and many islands.
- Capital
- Athens
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- Greek
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +30
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Questions
Do russian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Russian citizens need a visa for Greece, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Greece visa?
At Greece's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help russian citizens enter Greece?
We have no record of Greece relaxing its rules for russian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do greek citizens need a visa for Russia?
Greek citizens need an eVisa for Russia. Apply on the official website.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Greece?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Greece are easier for russian citizens?
Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Serbia Belarus, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Greece?
Find Greece's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Greece?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Greece?
Greek.
How strong is the Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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