Greek visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is NOT required for New Zealand passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand 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 New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Auckland: The Consulate of Greece in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 95,634 | N/A |
| 2009 | 89,490 | -6.42% |
| 2010 | 90,042 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 98,562 | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 93,108 | -5.53% |
| 2013 | 107,520 | 15.48% |
| 2014 | 132,198 | 22.95% |
| 2015 | 141,594 | 7.11% |
| 2016 | 148,794 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 163,164 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 180,738 | 10.77% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & New Zealand comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 2.04 times bigger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 5,152,956 more people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Greece & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 5,019,944 | 5.2 million more people live in Greece than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 72 | Greece has 63 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 135 | Greece passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 115 | Greek hosts 134 more foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Greece in 2018 was approximately 180,738.
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- Travel time: 35 hours 58 minutes
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