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π·πΊ Does a Russian need a visa for Greece π¬π·?
Yes. Russian passport holders need a visa for Greece, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Greece before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Russian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Greece or its official government website before you travel.
Greece is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Russia
If you live in Russia, visas for Greece are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Greece in Moscow Β· mfa.gr
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Greece at a glance
Capital: Athens Β· Currency: Euro (EUR, β¬) Β· Official languages: Greek Β· Calling code: +30
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Greece: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 23 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Greece. Mains voltage differs (Greece: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Greece β
Your embassy in Greece
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Greece, contact the embassy of Russia:
- Embassy of Russia in Greece Β· 28, Ξ.ΞΟΟΟΞ± Β· greece.mid.ru
- Consuate Gerenral of Russia, in Thessaloniki Β· saloniki.mid.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Greece for Russian passport holders
- π¦π© Andorra β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπ² San Marino β Visa-free 90 days
- π§πΎ Belarus β Visa-free
- π§π¦ Bosnia and Herzegovina β Visa-free 30 days
- π²π© Moldova β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πͺ Montenegro β Visa-free 30 days
- π·πΈ Serbia β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π¬π· Greek passport holders visiting Russia: Greek passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Russian passport at a glance
All destinations for Russia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Greece β
Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Russian passport holders need a visa for Greece, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Greece before travelling.
Does a Greek need a visa for Russia?
Greek passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.