Italian visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Greece, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of Italy in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Paros: The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Paros, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Igoumenitsa: The Consulate of Italy in Igoumenitsa, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Kalamata: The Consulate of Italy in Kalamata, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Chania: The Consulate General of Italy in Chania, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Chios: The Consulate General of Italy in Chios, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Argostoli: The Consulate General of Italy in Argostoli, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Kavala: The Consulate General of Italy in Kavala, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Volos: The Consulate General of Italy in Volos, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Heraklion: The Consulate General of Italy in Heraklion, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Rhodes: The Consulate General of Italy in Rhodes, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Corfu: The Consulate General of Italy in Corfu, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Patras: The Consulate General of Italy in Patras, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Thessaloniki: The Consulate General of Italy in Thessaloniki, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Kos: The Consulate General of Italy in Kos, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Korinthos: The Consulate General of Italy in Korinthos, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Larisa: The Consulate General of Italy in Larisa, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 334,881 | N/A |
| 2009 | 338,298 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 358,801 | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 334,881 | -6.67% |
| 2012 | 331,464 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 355,384 | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 324,630 | -8.65% |
| 2015 | 351,967 | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 334,881 | -4.85% |
| 2017 | 351,967 | 5.10% |
| 2018 | 341,716 | -2.91% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Greece comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 2.28 times smaller than Italy.
As of May 2024, Italy's population is ~60.1 million people - 49,876,124 more people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted Italy & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 60,099,055 | 10,222,931 | 49.9 million more people live in Italy than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 135 | Italy has 74 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 146 | 141 | Italy passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 249 | Italian hosts 300 more foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 341,716.
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Useful Information
- Rome to Athens: 974.74 km (605.67 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 1 minutes
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