Greek visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Greece for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Greece.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Greece.
If you are looking for Greece visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Greece in Beijing, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of Greece in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Greece in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Greece in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Economic and Commercial Office of Greece in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 53,444 | N/A |
| 2009 | 56,749 | 6.18% |
| 2010 | 52,893 | -6.79% |
| 2011 | 54,546 | 3.13% |
| 2012 | 57,851 | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 53,444 | -7.62% |
| 2014 | 52,342 | -2.06% |
| 2015 | 56,749 | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 53,995 | -4.85% |
| 2017 | 55,097 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 55,647 | 1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & China comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 72.83 times bigger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 1,457,217,689 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Greece & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Greece than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 276 | Greece has 141 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 37 | Greece passport holders can visit 104 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 344 | Greek hosts 95 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Greece in 2018 was approximately 55,647.
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