Greek visa for Norwegian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Norwegian passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Norwegian citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Norwegian 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 Norway, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Oslo: The Embassy of Greece in Oslo, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 2 minutes)
- Bergen: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Bergen, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 2 minutes)
- Stavanger: The Consulate General of Greece in Stavanger, Norway (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 2 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to Norway for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Norway traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Norway) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31,878 | N/A |
| 2009 | 29,830 | -6.42% |
| 2010 | 30,014 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 32,854 | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 31,036 | -5.53% |
| 2013 | 35,840 | 15.48% |
| 2014 | 44,066 | 22.95% |
| 2015 | 47,198 | 7.11% |
| 2016 | 49,598 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 54,388 | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 60,246 | 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 & Norway comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of Norway is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi). This means Norway is 2.83 times bigger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 4,537,520 more people than the population of Norway.
We have highlighted Greece & Norway’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | Norway | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 5,635,380 | 4.5 million more people live in Greece than Norway |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 99 | Greece has 36 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Norway. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 143 | Greece passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 209 | Greek hosts 40 more foreign missions than Norway. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Norway travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from Norway visiting Greece in 2018 was approximately 60,246.
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