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Greece visa options for United Kingdom passport holders

Tourist / short stay

Visa-free · up to 90 days

Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Greece

Non-EU and non-EEA (US, UK, CA, AU, etc.); EU/EEA/Swiss have free movement

  • Tourist

    Schengen Short Stay (Type C)

    90 days in 180

    Insurance
    Required(Schengen travel insurance min 30,000 EUR / ~33,000 USD with repatriation)
    Good for
    Non-EU tourists and short-term visitors
    Requirement
    Valid passport, proof of funds, accommodation, return ticket
  • Digital nomad

    Digital Nomad Visa (Type D)

    12 months, convertible to 2-year residence permit, renewable

    Insurance
    Required(Greek private cover for full duration; travel insurance not accepted)
    Good for
    Non-EU remote workers and freelancers earning from outside Greece
    Requirement
    Income min 3,500 EUR (~3,800 USD)/month net, remote-work proof, clean record. 50% tax break up to 7 years via AADE
  • Residence

    Financially Independent Persons (FIP) Visa

    Type D entry up to 12 months, then 3-year residence permit, renewable

    Insurance
    Required(Greek long-term residency cover; travel insurance not accepted)
    Good for
    Retirees, passive-income earners, FIRE expats
    Requirement
    Passive income min 3,500 EUR (~3,800 USD)/month or savings 126,000 EUR (~137,000 USD), +20% spouse +15% per child; no work in Greece
  • Residence

    Golden Visa

    5-year renewable, no minimum stay

    Insurance
    Required(private Greek cover)
    Good for
    Non-EU investors and families
    Requirement
    Real estate 800,000 EUR Athens/Thessaloniki/Mykonos/Santorini and islands 3,100+; 400,000 EUR elsewhere; 250,000 EUR for commercial-to-residential or heritage. 120 m2 min, no short-term rentals
  • Residence

    National Residence Permit (general)

    1 to 3 years initially, renewable

    Insurance
    Required(private or public IKA/EFKA for full permit period)
    Good for
    Non-EU on work, study, family, etc.
    Requirement
    Category-specific (contract, university enrolment, family ties), Greek tax number

Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.

Last verified June 2026

Visa-free isn’t insurance-free

Whatever route you take into Greece, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.

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United Kingdom → Greece: frequently asked

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit Greece?
Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
Can a United Kingdom passport holder live or work long-term in Greece?
Yes, via a long-stay visa. Greece has 5 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
Do I need travel insurance for Greece?
Entry to Greece never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Greece visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.