ETIAS Greece for British
ETIAS APPLICATIONUK passport holders will soon need to register with ETIAS before going to Greece. Find out about the new requirements to travel from Great Britain to Greece from 2026.
Requirements to enter Greece from the UK
British citizens can visit Greece for up to 90 days without a visa. Tourists and business travellers can enter the country using their valid UK passport.
From 2026, British nationals will also need an ETIAS authorisation to visit anywhere in the Schengen area, including Greece.
ETIAS is not a visa, but it will be a mandatory entry requirement for UK tourists.
British citizens should register online before departure. ETIAS will facilitate safer visa-free travel to Greece by pre-screening foreign visitors arriving in the Schengen area without a visa.
ETIAS for Greece will be valid for:
- 3 years or until the UK passport expires
- Multiple trips to Greece or other Schengen countries
- Trips for business, tourism, or transit
When will ETIAS be necessary to travel from the UK to Greece?
ETIAS for Greece will be available from 2026. Pre-departure registration will become mandatory following a short implementation period.
Travellers from Britain and other eligible third countries should apply online to enter the Schengen zone.
How to apply for ETIAS for Greece
The online ETIAS for Greece application process is fast and efficient. British citizens can complete the electronic application form and submit their application in just a few minutes.
To apply for ETIAS for Greece, UK citizens will need:
- Valid UK passport
- Email address
- Debit or credit card
Travellers have to provide basic personal details, passport information, and some safety and security data.
British applicants will need to pay the ETIAS for Greece processing fee by debit or credit card.
Provided all the ETIAS eligibility requirements are met, the applicant will receive the approved visa waiver by email.
Travel to Greece after Brexit
Since Brexit, travelling to Greece with a UK passport has changed.
Third-country travel rules apply to British citizens now that the United Kingdom has left the European Union.
British passport holders may only stay in Greece visa-free for up to 90 days and will need ETIAS to travel from 2026.
The new visa waiver is one of several changes, others include:
- Passports issued by the UK must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended exit date and must not be more than 10 years old
- When entering Greece, visitors from the UK may no longer use EU border gates
- British citizens could be asked for proof of onward travel or funds
- To work in Greece or stay longer than 3 months, a visa is required
Tourists also need to be aware of changes to mobile roaming charges and health cover when visiting Greece on holiday.
Information about Greece
Greece is the southernmost country in Europe. With the longest coastline of all European nations, it is a popular destination for British holidaymakers. As well as many beaches, mainland Greece also features mountains, forests, and lakes.
Athens, the Greek capital, is the most visited city in Greece. Athens is home to many famous architectural sites, including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus.
Greece has thousands of islands dispersed throughout the Aegean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the South, and the Ionian Sea to the west. Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, and Zakynthos are popular amongst British tourists.
- Capital CityAthens
- LanguageGreek
- CurrencyEuro
- Plug TypesTypes C and F
- Emerency Phone Number112
Recommended insurance to travel to Greece
British passengers can continue to use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) until it reaches its expiry date.
With a valid EHIC, visitors from the UK can receive state-provided healthcare if they fall ill or have an accident in Greece.
Due to Brexit, expired EHIC cards are being replaced by a new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).
Neither the EHIC nor the GHIC is a substitute for travel insurance when visiting Greece. British nationals should take out insurance with adequate coverage for medical costs.
British consular services in Greece
The United Kingdom has several representations in Greece. British citizens residing or travelling in Greece can receive consular services at the UK embassy and consulates.
British Embassy in Athens
Athens
1 Ploutarchou Street 106 75 Athens Greece
British Honorary Consulate in Corfu
Corfu
29 Gr. Lambraki Street 851 00 Rhodes Greece
British Honorary Consulate in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
43, rue Tsimiski 546 24 Thessaloniki Greece
British Vice Consulate in Heraklion
Heraklion
16 Papa Alexandrou Street 712 02 Heraklion Greece
British Honorary Vice Consulate in Patras
Patras
1 Ploutarchou Street 262 21 Patras Greece
British Honorary Consulate in Rhodes
Rhodes
Pavlou Mela 3 P O Box 47 851 00 Rhodes Greece
British Vice Consulate in Zakynthos
Zakynthos
5 Foskolos Street 291 00 Zakynthos Greece
Greek consular services in the United Kingdom
Citizens of the United Kingdom can get information about Greek visas and residence permits at the Greek Embassy in London or one of the consulates.
Embassy of Greece in London
London
1A Holland Park London W11 3TP United Kingdom
Honorary General Consulate of Greece in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
12 Queens Crescent Edinburgh EH9 2 AZ United Kingdom
Greek Honorary Consulate in Belfast
Belfast
BT95 JX Belfast United Kingdom
Greek Honorary Consulate in Birmingham
Birmingham
229 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham, B15 3DH United Kingdom
Greek Honorary Consulate in Glasgow
Glasgow
PB 83 Glasgow G12 OTR United Kingdom
Greek Honorary Consulate in Leeds
Leeds
8 Street Lane Leeds, LS8 4EU United Kingdom
Major airports in Greece
There are direct flights to Greece from several UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
ETIAS will be valid to enter Greece through any of its international airports. The travel authorisation will be verified before crossing the external Schengen Area border.
These are some of the most important airports in mainland Greece and the islands.
Athens Airport
Athens
ATH
Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis)
Crete
HER
Thessaloniki Airport
Thessaloniki
SKG
Rhodes Airport (Diagoras Airport)
Rhodes
RHO
Corfu Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport)
Corfu
CFU
Santorini Airport
Santorini
JTR
Zakynthos Airport (Dionysios Solomos Airport)
Zakynthos
ZTH