German visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting Germany for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Germany e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany 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 Germany nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of Germany in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Volos: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Volos, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Syros: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Syros, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Samos: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Samos, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Rhodes: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Rhodes, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Patras: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Patras, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Corfu: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Corfu, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Komotini: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Komotini, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Heraklion: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Heraklion, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Igoumenitsa: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Igoumenitsa, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Chania: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Chania, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
- Thessaloniki: The Consulate General of Germany in Thessaloniki, Greece (Working hours: Close now)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 226,444 | N/A |
| 2009 | 220,402 | -2.67% |
| 2010 | 244,563 | 10.96% |
| 2011 | 258,203 | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 276,740 | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 287,060 | 3.73% |
| 2014 | 300,291 | 4.61% |
| 2015 | 318,227 | 5.97% |
| 2016 | 323,551 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 340,813 | 5.34% |
| 2018 | 353,817 | 3.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & Greece comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 2.70 times smaller than Germany.
As of May 2024, Germany's population is ~84.9 million people - 74,633,445 more people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted Germany & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Germany | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 84,856,376 | 10,222,931 | 74.6 million more people live in Germany than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 135 | Germany has 92 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 145 | 141 | Germany passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 249 | German hosts 344 more foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 353,817.
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