Greek visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German 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 Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of Greece in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Munich: The Consulate General of Greece in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Leipzig: The Consulate General of Greece in Leipzig, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Frankfurt: The Consulate General of Greece in Frankfurt, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Dusseldorf: The Consulate General of Greece in Dusseldorf, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Hannover: The Consulate General of Greece in Hannover, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Cologne: The Consulate General of Greece in Cologne, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Stuttgart: The Consulate General of Greece in Stuttgart, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
- Hamburg: The Consulate General of Greece in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,985,740 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,066,260 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 3,905,220 | -3.96% |
| 2011 | 4,146,780 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 3,864,959 | -6.80% |
| 2013 | 3,985,740 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 4,227,300 | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 3,945,480 | -6.67% |
| 2016 | 4,106,520 | 4.08% |
| 2017 | 3,945,480 | -3.92% |
| 2018 | 4,066,260 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 4,026,000 | -0.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & Germany comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 2.70 times bigger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 74,951,585 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted Greece & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 85,124,485 | 75.0 million fewer people live in Greece than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 227 | Greece has 92 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 145 | Greece passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 593 | Greek hosts 344 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting Greece in 2019 was approximately 4,026,000.
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