Greek visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Greece in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
- Leeds: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Leeds, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
- Glasgow, Scotland: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
- Birmingham: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
- Belfast: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,430,000 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,325,000 | -3.06% |
| 2010 | 3,640,000 | 9.47% |
| 2011 | 3,325,000 | -8.65% |
| 2012 | 3,535,000 | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 3,570,000 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 3,325,000 | -6.86% |
| 2015 | 2,397,169 | -27.90% |
| 2016 | 3,675,000 | 53.31% |
| 2017 | 3,535,000 | -3.81% |
| 2018 | 3,325,000 | -5.94% |
| 2019 | 3,500,000 | 5.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & United Kingdom comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 87.69% larger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 59,512,090 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Greece & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 69,684,990 | 59.5 million fewer people live in Greece than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 222 | Greece has 87 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 139 | Greece passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 348 | Greek hosts 99 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Greece in 2019 was approximately 3,500,000.
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