British visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 1 minutes)
- Zakynthos: The Honorary Consulate of United Kingdom in Zakynthos, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 1 minutes)
- Corfu: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Corfu, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 1 minutes)
- Rhodes: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Rhodes, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 1 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 229,500 | N/A |
| 2009 | 231,750 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 229,500 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 225,000 | -1.96% |
| 2012 | 159,000 | -29.33% |
| 2013 | 181,000 | 13.84% |
| 2014 | 238,000 | 31.49% |
| 2015 | 225,000 | -5.46% |
| 2016 | 227,000 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 213,000 | -6.17% |
| 2018 | 200,000 | -6.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Greece comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 87.69% smaller than United Kingdom.
As of November 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 59,512,090 more people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 10,172,900 | 59.5 million more people live in United Kingdom than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 135 | United Kingdom has 87 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 141 | United Kingdom passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 249 | British hosts 99 more foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 200,000.
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- London to Athens: 3006.49 km (1868.14 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 15 minutes
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