Romanian visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting Romania for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter Romania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Romania e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Romania visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
Romania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Romania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Romania.
If you are looking for Romania 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 Romania nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of Romania in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Patras: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Patras, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Corfu: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Corfu, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Thessaloniki: The Consulate General of Romania in Thessaloniki, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
Romania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Romania diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to Romania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 80,644 | N/A |
| 2009 | 68,933 | -14.52% |
| 2010 | 68,232 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 69,260 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 72,227 | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 72,973 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 76,822 | 5.27% |
| 2015 | 84,912 | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 93,029 | 9.56% |
| 2017 | 99,427 | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 106,652 | 7.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Romania & Greece comparison
Romania's area is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 78.56% smaller than Romania.
As of October 2025, Romania's population is ~18.6 million people - 8,429,947 more people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted Romania & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Romania | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,602,847 | 10,172,900 | 8.4 million more people live in Romania than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 299 | 135 | Romania has 164 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 141 | Romania passport holders visit 11 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 113 | 249 | Romanian hosts 136 fewer foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to Romania in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting Romania in 2018 was approximately 106,652.
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