Do British citizens need a visa for Greece?
The official link goes to travel-europe.europa.eu. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Greece entry rules for British citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (passport; Greece says it will not take UK travellers' fingerprints or photos for EES) |
| Stay | 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a British passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Greece entry requirements.
The details for a British passport.
UK citizens are third-country nationals since Brexit; overstaying can bring a ban of up to 3 years. No visa for tourism, family visits or business meetings; no paid work. Days spent anywhere in the Schengen area count toward the 90. The EU Entry/Exit System is live, but Greek authorities have said they will not collect fingerprints or photos from UK travellers (GOV.UK); follow the officers at the border. ETIAS is not yet operating (official EU site: not in operation, no applications collected; the 'last quarter of 2026' target was dropped in July 2026; no start date as of 10 Oct 2026). When it launches it will cost EUR 20 (ages 18-70), last 3 years or until passport expiry, with at least a 6-month transition period. Ignore sites selling ETIAS now.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive and must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area. Lost/stolen-reported passports are refused. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can use a valid national ID card instead.
Recent changes in Greece.
- 2025-10-12 — EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased roll-out at Schengen external borders.
- 2025-11-18 — Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1411 on the ETIAS fee entered into force (fee raised from EUR 7 to EUR 20, applicable once ETIAS launches).
- 2025-12-30 — Revised EU visa suspension mechanism (Regulation (EU) 2025/2441) applies, making it easier to suspend visa-free travel for a country; no suspension affects any of our 33 passports as of 10 Oct 2026.
The short answers.
Do British citizens need a visa for Greece?
No. British citizens don’t need a visa for Greece for stays of 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide).
How long can British citizens stay in Greece?
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do British citizens apply?
On the official site, travel-europe.europa.eu. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Greece visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.