Dutch visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting Netherlands for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter Netherlands for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Netherlands e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Netherlands visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
Netherlands tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Netherlands.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Netherlands.
If you are looking for Netherlands 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 Netherlands nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of Netherlands in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Volos: The Consulate of Netherlands in Volos, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Thessaloniki: The Consulate of Netherlands in Thessaloniki, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Samos: The Consulate of Netherlands in Samos, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Rhodes: The Consulate of Netherlands in Rhodes, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Alexandroupolis: The Consulate of Netherlands in Alexandroupolis, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Patras: The Consulate of Netherlands in Patras, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Ioannina: The Consulate of Netherlands in Ioannina, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Heraklion: The Consulate of Netherlands in Heraklion, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Corfu: The Consulate of Netherlands in Corfu, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Piraeus: The Consulate of Netherlands in Piraeus, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
Netherlands visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Netherlands diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to Netherlands from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 91,946 | N/A |
| 2009 | 90,281 | -1.81% |
| 2010 | 99,035 | 9.70% |
| 2011 | 102,830 | 3.83% |
| 2012 | 106,288 | 3.36% |
| 2013 | 116,325 | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 126,718 | 8.93% |
| 2015 | 136,564 | 7.77% |
| 2016 | 144,035 | 5.47% |
| 2017 | 163,108 | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 170,898 | 4.78% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Netherlands & Greece comparison
Netherlands's area is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 3.82 times bigger than Netherlands.
As of October 2025, Netherlands's population is ~17.3 million people - 7,150,455 more people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted Netherlands & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Netherlands | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 17,323,355 | 10,172,900 | 7.2 million more people live in Netherlands than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 152 | 135 | Netherlands has 17 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 141 | Netherlands passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 173 | 249 | Dutch hosts 76 fewer foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to Netherlands in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting Netherlands in 2018 was approximately 170,898.
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Useful Information
- Amsterdam to Athens: 2106.81 km (1309.11 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 23 minutes
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